Denon AVR-X1400H

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2017 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-X1400H was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 4K/60Hz video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 86 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
    84
    Video Features
    94
    Connectivity
    81
    Zones
    78
    Radio
    96
    OVERALL
    86

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


    Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

    Evolution of the series
    Model Year Chann. Power Dolby Atmos DTS:X HDR10 HDR10+ Dolby Vision Pass. Price
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    		2021 7.2 80 W 8K
    AVR-X1600H Image cannot be found
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    		2019 7.2 80 W 4K
    AVR-X1500H Image cannot be found
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    		2018 7.2 80 W 4K
    AVR-X1400H Image cannot be found 2017 7.2 80 W 4K
    AVR-X1300W Image cannot be found
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    		2016 7.2 80 W 4K
    AVR-X1200W Image cannot be found
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    		2015 7.2 80 W 4K
    AVR-X1100W Image cannot be found
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    		2014 7.2 80 W 4K

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Denon AVR-X1700H vs AVR-X1600H vs AVR-X1500H vs AVR-X1400H vs AVR-X1300W vs AVR-X1200W.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X1400H.

    PROs

    •   Dolby Atmos
    •   DTS:X
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Works with Amazon Alexa
    •   HEOS
    •   USB Input
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify
    •   Tidal

    CONs

    •   Low Power Output - 80 W
    •   No Front Wide Channel Support
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No DSD via HDMI
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR

    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

    Denon 2017 Lineup

    In 2017 Denon released 5 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Denon 2017 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
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    		11.2140 W11.211.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		3
    AVR-X4400H Image cannot be found
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    		9.2125 W11.211.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		3
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    		7.2105 W7.27.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		7.295 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQ XTDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    AVR-X1400H Image cannot be found 7.280 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQ XTDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Denon AVR-X6400H vs AVR-X4400H vs AVR-X3400H vs AVR-X2400H vs AVR-X1400H.

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1400H to its predecessor AVR-X1300W and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Denon AVR-X1400H vs Denon AVR-X1300W
    DTS Virtual:X via firmware update vs
    Works with Amazon Alexa vs
    HEOS vs
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
    Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 0 / 0
    Tidal vs
    Deezer vs
    Napster vs
    Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 2․1 + EDR
    DOWNGRADES Denon AVR-X1400H vs Denon AVR-X1300W
    Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Denon AVR-X1400H vs AVR-X1300W.

    Successor

    In 2018 Denon AVR-X1400H was replaced by Denon AVR-X1500H. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Denon AVR-X1400H and its successor.

    UPGRADES Denon AVR-X1500H vs Denon AVR-X1400H
    Phono Input vs
    Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Denon AVR-X1400H vs AVR-X1500H.

    Multi-zone Playback

    Denon AVR-X1400H 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.
    • Audio Pre Output: If you have a dedicated power amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre outs and control volume from the a/v receiver.
    ZONES
    Number of Zones2
    Powered Zones 2
    Zone 2 OutsPre Out
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output
    Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 0

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    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • 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 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

    Front A/V Inputs

    • HDMI, USB
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    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs1
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and 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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