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Denon AVR-S740H review
Features
AVR-S740H with discrete powerful power amplifiers on all channels provides maximum performance and 165 watts of power per channel (6 Ohms), channels: 7.2. Featuring a low impedance driver, it provides stability with a wide range of speakers for balanced, high-quality sound. In addition, the Eco Mode auto mode adjusts the output power for the speakers based on the volume level and on-screen ecometer, providing real-time power savings. Enter action with 3D surround sound Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and DTS Virtual: X, enjoying the best video files such as Dolby Vision, HDR, HLG and 4K for enlarging video.
Design and build
The Receiver has 4K passthrough up to 60p. It can bypass HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma. Dolby Vision provides astonishing brightness, deeper darks, expanded contrast, ultra vivid colors, refined details and enhanced dimensionality.
Connectivity
In its arsenal there are six HDMI inputs (4K / HDR) and one output, Bluetooth, Ethernet / Wi-Fi, USB (for charging and playback), three digital inputs (two optical and coaxial). Denon AVR-S740H can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver works with Amazon Alexa and supports AirPlay 2. It has 6 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. Front panel has HDMI and USB inputs.
Setup
To control the Denon AVR-S740H, you can use the proprietary mobile application available for devices based on iOS and Android. For music lovers, it is possible to transfer music over the network using proprietary HEOS technology, as well as playback from USB. HEOS is now one of the competing multiroom systems and is used by Denon and Marantz.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Denon AVR-S740H has excellent sound, which music lovers will especially appreciate
- The receiver has Dolby Atmos and DTS: X decoders, a large number of HDMI ports with support for 4K HDR
Cons
- The lack of Chromecast can upset gadget users on Android
- To properly configure the AV receiver, you will have to tinker with the adjustments, since the default settings here are not quite correct
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
