Denon AVR-X8500HA: Elevating Home Entertainment with 13.2Ch and 8K Capability

Discover the pinnacle of home entertainment with the Denon AVR-X8500HA, a powerhouse boasting 13 channel amplification and seamless 8K passthrough. Our flagship AV Receiver supports cutting-edge surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX Enhanced®, and Auro-3D®. Explore wireless music streaming, intuitive voice control, and expansive multi-room capabilities through the integrated HEOS® Built-in technology.

Key Highlights:

Powerful Amplification:

Experience a formidable 150W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2ch drive), ensuring an exceptional and precise audio experience that Denon is known for.

Advanced Video Experience:

Dive into the future with full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through and upscaling, leveraging the latest HDMI technology to deliver the best video quality. Benefit from 8K upscaling on all 8 HDMI inputs, guaranteeing top-notch visual performance.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC):

Seamlessly connect your TV via eARC to unlock uncompressed and object-based audio formats directly from your smart TV app to the AV receiver, enhancing your audio immersion and enjoyment.

Immersive Surround Sound:

Immerse yourself in three-dimensional audio from your favorite movies with support for Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, and Auro-3D®.

Comprehensive HDR Support:

Relish exceptional picture quality with support for all major High Dynamic Range formats, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision, along with Dynamic HDR, providing outstanding brightness, clarity, and contrast.

Hi-Res Audio Streaming:

Delight in your preferred Hi-Res Audio files with support for FLAC, ALAC, WAV, and DSD 2.8/5.6MHz, catering to audiophiles seeking the best sound quality.

Wireless Multi-Room Audio:

Enjoy a connected, whole-home audio experience with the convenience of HEOS® Built-in wireless multi-room music streaming technology, seamlessly integrating into your living spaces and enhancing your audio lifestyle.

Access to Popular Music Services:

Access a diverse array of music services like Spotify®, Pandora®, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, SiriusXM, Deezer, and more, and seamlessly stream your favorite tracks via AirPlay 2 from Apple Music for an enhanced listening experience.

Denon AVR-X8500HA Specifications

Multichannel Surround

• DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro: Yes / Yes / Yes (update)
• DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X: No / Yes (11ch)
• DTS Virtual:X: Yes
• IMAX Enhanced: Yes
• Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
• Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround: No / Yes
• Auro 3D: Yes
• 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: No
• Audyssey DSX: No
• Multichannel Stereo: Yes

Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels

• 13.2

Sound Enhancements

• Mono Block Power Amp Construction: Yes (L/R separated)
• Discrete Power Amplifier: Yes
• D.D.S.C. HD Digital: Yes (32 bit)
• Pure Direct: Yes
• Gold Plated RCA Terminals: Yes
• Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
• Alpha Processing: AL32 Processing Multichannel
• Denon Link HD: Yes
• Audyssey: MultEQ XT32
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume: Yes / Yes
• Audyssey LFC: Yes
• Compressed Audio Restorer: Yes

Network

• Media Server: Yes
• HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
• Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones: No
• Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24: Yes / Yes / Yes
• DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
• FLAC HD 192/24: Yes
• WAV 192/24: Yes
• ALAC 192/24: Yes
• Gapless playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC ,DSD)
• Photo Streaming (JPEG): No
• AirPlay Audio Streaming: Yes (AirPlay2)
• Internet Radio: Yes (TuneIn)
• Spotify*: Yes (connect)
• Pandora: Yes
• SiriusXM: Yes
• Other Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD/
• Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
• Roon Tested: Yes
• HEOS App Control: Yes
• Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones: Denon 2016 AVR Remote
• Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets: Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
• Ethernet Ports: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes

HDMI

• HDMI Inputs: Back / Front: 7 / 1
• HDCP2.3 support: Yes
• HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
• Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI: Yes
• Analogue to HDMI scaling: up to 8K 60/50
• HDMI to HDMI Scaling: up to 8K 60/50
• GUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes / Yes
• HDMI: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB: Yes / Yes
• HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No
• Enhanced ARC: Yes
• HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
• ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
• Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching: Yes / Yes / Yes
• 3D Signal Pass-through: Yes
• 8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
• 4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
• HDMI pass-though in standby mode: Yes
• Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction: Yes / Yes
• CEC: Yes
• DSD Audio Capability: Yes
• Audio Return Channel: Yes
• Auto LipSync: Yes

Multi-room CI

• Multiroom zones: 3
• Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog: Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
• Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout: Yes / Yes
• Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
• IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes / Yes /Yes / Yes
• Remote In / Out: Yes / Yes
• DC Trigger Output: 2
• HDMI Diagnostics: Yes

Others

• Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
• FL Display: 2 lines
• Graphic User Interface - GUI: Advanced
• ISF Certification: Yes
• GUI Languages: 3
• Setup Assistent: Yes
• Quick Select Plus / Quick Select: Yes / No
• Firmware Update by: Network / USB: Yes / Yes
• Variable Cross Over: Yes
• Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
• Bass Sync: Yes
• ECO Mode: Yes
• Auto Power Off: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes

Inputs Outputs

• Composite In / Out: 4 / 2
• Component In / Out: 3 / 1
• HDMI In / Out: 7+1 / 3
• Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI: Yes / Yes
• Analog In/out: 6 / No
• Phono (MM) In: Yes
• Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
• Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital: 2 / No
• Multichannel Pre-out: Yes (15.2)
• Subwoofer Out: 2 (independent)
• 7.1 Multichannel Input: Yes
• Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw: Yes / No
• Number of Speaker Terminals: 15
• Speaker A / B: Assignable
• Bi-amp Drive: Assignable
• Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: Assignable
• Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB: No / No / No / Yes / Yes
• USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone: Yes / No / No
• AM/FM Tuner: Yes

Specifications

• Number of Power Amps: 13
• Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive): No
• Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive): 150 W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 190 W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive): 260 W

General

• Metal Front Panel: Yes
• System Remote Control: RC-1221
• Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Power Consumption in W: 900
• Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W: 70 W / 125 W
• Standby Consumption in W: 0.1
• CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
• Network Standby Consumption in W: 3.5

Maximum Dimensions

• Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in mm / Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in mm / W/o Antenna: (W x D x H) in mm: 17.1 x 19 x 7.7 / 17.1 x 19 x 10.2 / 17.1 x 18.6 x 7.7

Carton Dimensions (Packaging)

• (W x D x H) in Inches: 22.4 x 21.2 x 12.9 (in)

Weight

• Weight in LBS: 52
• Weight in LBS (Packaging): 60

Power Supply

• AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Speaker Impedance

• 4 - 16Ω/ohms

Preamplifier Section

• Input Sensitivity: 200 mV
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode)
• S/N Ratio: 102 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)

FM Section (Tuning Frequency Range)

• 87.5 - 107.9 MHz

AM Section (Tuning Frequency Range)

• 520 kHz – 1710 kHz

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