Denon AVC-X6800H & Marantz CINEMA 30 Introduction

In this webinar we are going to have a closer look at the Denon AVC-X6800H and Marantz CINEMA 30 AV receivers, together with Frédéric Filleul & Roland Krueger. Get ready for a detailed exploration of features, a side-by-side comparison, and a Q&A session. Plus, we've amped up our training decks with in-depth tech insights from the amazing Shirakawa engineer team.
Discover which entry premium model is for you.

AVC-X6800H (AVR-X6800H)
Designed and manufactured in Japan, the AVR-X6800H drives 11.4 channels of amplification for an upscaled experience. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, the AVR-X6800H envelops larger living spaces in breathtaking 3D audio. With HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream your favorite music.

CINEMA 30
Built upon decades of rich heritage, designed with timeless style, and engineered for utmost performance, the CINEMA 30 is a an elite-level, high performance 11.4 ch. AV Receiver that delivers rich yet nuanced sound, has an unrivaled feature set, and is the product of masterful craftsmanship. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, and seven 8K Ultra HD HDMI inputs, CINEMA 30 is the foundation of any superior home theater system.

00:00 intro
01:03 Denon AVC-X6800H upgrades vs. X6700
02:41 Dirac Live Ready (Room Correction + Bass Control)
03:24 Denon Core Values
03:36 front and rear panel changes
06:00 monolithic construction
06:35 DSP Processing
08:42 4 subs with "standard" or "directional" mode
09:23 X6800 vs. X6700 open top view
09:50 X6800 vs. X4800H open top view
10:08 mission: best in audio and build quality
10:27 DAC PCB
13:05 analog PCB
14:36 power amp section
18:16 power supply section
19:10 chassis construction
20:57 Denon Technologies: D.D.S.C HD32
21:57 Denon Technologies: D.D.S.C Volume / Preamp
22:35 Denon Technologies: Alpha Processing
23:28 Takumi - Craftsman with excellent skills
24:05 Specifications change points
26:49 Marantz CINEMA 30 similarities and differences
28:40 features overview
29:30 chassis construction
31:15 HDAM PCB
31:51 chassis comparison vs. SR8015 vs. CINEMA 40
32:36 power supply and power amp
36:42 new DAC board - Marantz Digital Filtering
39:52 Marantz Technologies HDAM-SA2
42:00 analogue PCB
42:19 selective preamp mode
43:17 features overview
43:26 rear panel
43:41 CINEMA 30 vs. SR8015 open top view
44:30 Specifications change points
44:40 CINEMA 30 vs. CINEMA 40 open top view
45:15 CINEMA series step chart
45:25 CINEMA 30 vs. AVC-X6800H open top view
46:58 Q&A

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