A longtime favourite right here at Proinertech, the Sony STR-DN1080 is a top-notch receiver with wonderful sound and a (nonetheless) cutting-edge function set. The receiver has been prime of the AV heap for 18 months, and but it is time for it to face apart and let some new blood take management. Denon has constructed itself a repute for high-quality audio at reasonably priced costs, and that legacy grows with the giant-killing AVR-740H receiver. 

It is a Dolby Atmos receiver with superb sound high quality and a wholesome dose of options: multiroom music streaming, 4K HDR suitable video switching. With higher sonics than the Sony STR-DN1080 and a barely higher worth, the Denon AVR-740H is now probably the greatest offers in midpriced receivers.

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The AVR-740H is a distillation of a few years of applied sciences together with 4K, wi-fi multiroom (Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HEOS) and Dolby Atmos. It gives:

Six 4K/HDR-compatible HDMI inputs, one outputBluetoothEthernet/Wi-FiUSB (charging/cellular playback)Three digital inputs — two optical, one coaxialAudyssey Room Correction24-bit/192kHz playback plus DSDDenon 2016 AVR Distant app compatibility (iOS, Android and Kindle)

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If you happen to’re an audiophile, it could possibly additionally stream over the community utilizing the proprietary HEOS app or by way of USB. HEOS is one among a number of competing multiroom methods, and it’s presently utilized by Denon and stablemate Marantz. One of the best factor about HEOS? The . For instance, the HEOS 1 ($150 at Amazon) speaker is one among our favourite multiroom/moveable audio system. Whereas there’s Amazon Alexa management, there is no Google Assistant or Chromecast audio assist.

The receiver gives some neat usability touches together with devoted shortcut buttons on the entrance of the unit in addition to a colourful clicker paying homage to Marantz’s fashions.