Denon AVR-X5200W

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    Highlights

    • 9.2 Channels
    • 11.2 Channel Processing
    • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
    • Phono Input
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2014 Lineup
    4. Multi-zone Playback
    5. Inputs and Outputs
    6. Audio Section
    7. Video Section
    8. Evaluation
    9. Specifications

    Overview

    Denon AVR-X5200W was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 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
    94
    Audio Features
    90
    Video Features
    75
    Connectivity
    89
    Zones
    92
    Radio
    91
    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-X5200W.

    PROs

    •   High Power Output - 140 W
    •   Front Wide Channel Support
    •   11.2 Channel Processing
    •   Dolby Atmos
    •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   8 HDMI Inputs
    •   4 HDMI Outputs
    •   USB Input
    •   Many RCA Line Inputs
    •   Phono Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Component Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   3 Zones
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Digital Radio
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify

    CONs

    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No DTS:X
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No HDR10
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No Dolby Vision
    •   No eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   0 8K Input
    •   No Tidal
    •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

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

    AVERAGE

    •   9.2 Channels

    Denon 2014 Lineup

    In 2014 Denon released 5 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Denon 2014 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
    AVR-X5200W Image cannot be found 9.2140 W11.213.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRODolby Atmos
    Auro 3D    		3
    AVR-X4100W Image cannot be found
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    		7.2125 W9.213.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRODolby Atmos
    Auro 3D    		3
    AVR-X3100W Image cannot be found
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    		7.2105 W7.17.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO2
    AVR-X2100W Image cannot be found
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    		7.295 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQ XT2
    AVR-X1100W Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 Audyssey MultEQ XT2

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Denon AVR-X5200W vs AVR-X4100W vs AVR-X3100W vs AVR-X2100W vs AVR-X1100W.

    Multi-zone Playback

    Denon AVR-X5200W offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 3 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 7 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
    • HDMI Output: Denon AVR-X5200W offers HDMI output for Zone 2. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
    • 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.
    • Composite Video Output: Denon AVR-X5200W has analog Composite Video output for Zone 2. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
    • Component Video Output: Denon AVR-X5200W has analog Component Video output for Zone 2, so you can send a different video signal to the TV. Component video connection provides the higher image quality than the composite and S-Video connections.

    Zone 3

    • Powered Zone 3: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 3 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 7 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
    • Audio Pre Output: If you have a dedicated power amplifier for Zone 3 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre outs and control volume from the a/v receiver.
    ZONES
    Number of Zones3
    Powered Zones 2 and 3
    Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out
    Zone 3 OutsPre Out
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output2
    Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1

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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 Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X5200W has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the a/v receiver to power the rest. Also, Denon AVR-X5200W has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs the external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach the maximum speaker configuration.
    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 line inputs for analog audio connection.
    • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs 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: 8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      8K Inputs: 0
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Inputs: 5   Outputs: 1
    • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Denon AVR-X5200W supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
    • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

    Front A/V Inputs

    • HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
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    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs2
    RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)
    RCA Line Outputs
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs13.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
    Composite Video Outputs1
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs2
    Component Video Outputs1

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