Denon AVR-S760H

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDMI 2.1
    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
    • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
    • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
    • Phono Input
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2021 Lineup
    4. Predecessor
    5. Successor
    6. Multi-zone Playback
    7. Inputs and Outputs
    8. Audio Section
    9. Video Section
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications

    Overview

    Denon AVR-S760H was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 88 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

    Amplifier
    85
    Audio Features
    85
    Video Features
    99
    Connectivity
    86
    Zones
    77
    Radio
    96
    OVERALL
    88

    For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluation page.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-S760H.

    PROs

    •   Dolby Atmos
    •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   DTS:X
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   HDR10+
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   HDMI Version
    •   eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
    •   VRR
    •   QFT
    •   8K Passthrough
    •   8K Upscaling
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Works with Amazon Alexa
    •   Google Assistant
    •   HEOS
    •   3 8K Inputs
    •   USB Input
    •   Phono Input
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify
    •   Tidal

    CONs

    •   Low Power Output - 75 W
    •   No Front Wide Channel Support
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No DSD via HDMI
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Digital Radio

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   7.2 Channels
    •   7.1 Channel Processing
    •   6 HDMI Inputs
    •   2 Zones
    •   Bluetooth 4․2

    Denon 2021 Lineup

    In 2021 Denon released 6 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Denon 2021 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
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    		13.2150 W13.215.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		3
    AVR-X1700H Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQ XTDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    AVR-X1700H DAB Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQ XTDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    AVR-S760H Image cannot be found 7.275 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    AVR-S660H Image cannot be found
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    		5.275 W5.1 Audyssey MultEQ1
    AVC-S660H Image cannot be found
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    		5.275 W5.1 Audyssey MultEQ1

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Denon AVR-X8500HA vs AVR-X1700H vs AVR-X1700H DAB vs AVR-S760H vs AVR-S660H vs AVC-S660H.

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Denon AVR-S760H to its predecessor AVR-S750H and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Denon AVR-S760H vs Denon AVR-S750H
    HDR10+ vs
    Dynamic HDR vs
    VRR vs
    QFT vs
    Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
    Video Signal Upscaling from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs
    More 8K Inputs 3 vs
    Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3․0 + EDR
    DOWNGRADES Denon AVR-S760H vs Denon AVR-S750H
    Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Denon AVR-S760H vs AVR-S750H.

    Successor

    In 2023 Denon AVR-S760H was replaced by Denon AVR-S770H. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Denon AVR-S760H and its successor.

    UPGRADES Denon AVR-S770H vs Denon AVR-S760H
    USB DC Out Port vs
    Newer Bluetooth Version 5․0 vs 4․2
    DOWNGRADES Denon AVR-S770H vs Denon AVR-S760H
    Less Composite Video Inputs vs 2
    Less Composite Video Outputs vs 1

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Denon AVR-S760H vs AVR-S770H.

    Multi-zone Playback

    Denon AVR-S760H offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 different rooms.


    Zone 2

    • Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
    ZONES
    Number of Zones2
    Powered Zones 2
    Zone 2 Outs
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output
    Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0

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    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the a/v receiver.
    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 line inputs for analog audio connection.
    • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connection.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • Inputs: 6   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 3
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

    Front A/V Inputs

    • USB
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    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs6
    HDMI Outputs1
    8K Inputs3
    USB Input1 Front for USB memory
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs1
    RCA Line Inputs2
    RCA Line Outputs
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs0.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs2
    Composite Video Outputs1
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs
    Component Video Outputs

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