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AVC-A1H Silver

Name: AVC-A1H Silver
Brand: Denon
SKU: DENON-AVC-A1H-SILVER

15.4 Ch. 150W 8K Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Powered by HEOS™

Model AVCA1HSPE2

With 15 channels of amplification; our most powerful transformer; hefty, high-rigidity construction; and HEOS® whole-home sound, the AVC-A1H supports Dolby Atmos configurations up to 9.4.6 and delivers a professional theater experience in your home cinema. Designed and manufactured at Denon facilities in Japan.

At a glance

All specifications

Power: 150 W per channel
Channels: 15
Weight: 32 kg
Dolby Atmos: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
IMAX Enhanced: Yes

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Overview

The world’s first 15-channel AV receiver, our flagship AVC-A1H is a testament to Denon’s enduring legacy of quality, craftsmanship, and firsts. Built at Denon’s state-of-the-art facility, where modern innovation and rigorous standards come together to create high-performance components that are built to last, this revolutionary AVR delivers the ultimate audio experience for cinephiles and audiophiles seeking nothing less than the best.

Highlights

15.4 channels
150 watts per channel
8K Ultra HD
3D audio
Powered by HEOS™
Dirac Live ready

Technologies

About Denon

For over a century, we've been crafting cutting-edge audio products that deliver on ultimate detail, inspired by our Japanese heritage, with each product hand-tuned by our sound master. Prepare to hear sound differently.

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Features

Unmatched power. Built to perform.
The flagship AVC-A1H delivers a top-of-the-line home cinema experience with 15 channels of amplification, 150W per channel, and support for up to a 9.4.6 speaker configuration. Equipped with Denon’s most powerful transformer and premium components, it combines precision engineering with sheer power, for the flexibility to build your ultimate immersive system.
Engineered for uncompromising sound
Every detail of the AVC-A1H reflects the intent of Denon’s product designers and engineers, who carefully select each component for its sonic impact. From audiophile-grade DACs to gold-plated terminals and cast iron feet, each element is chosen to protect against interference and elevate audio fidelity beyond compromise.
The art of Japanese audio innovation
Handcrafted at Shirakawa Audio Works, Denon’s most elite AVRs are designed and crafted by master engineers using time-honoured techniques and premium components—honouring decades of Japanese audio excellence in every detail.
Power even the largest home theaters
Experience next-level 3D audio with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO-3D. The AVC-A1H accommodates up to a 9.4.6 speaker configuration, surrounding you with breathtaking realism and total spatial immersion—no matter where the action is on screen.
Next-gen tech for unmatched clarity
Enjoy stunning 4K and 8K video on your compatible TV with support for 8K/60Hz pass-through, 4K/120Hz, and advanced upscaling. Powered by a dual-core 1GHz DSP and the latest HDMI technology, the AVC-A1H delivers incredible colour, contrast, and detail, supporting HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and more.
Triple-layer construction
Triple-layer chassis construction minimises internal vibration and enhances rigidity, reducing distortion and ensuring the purest signal integrity.
Bass you can feel
Four independent subwoofer outputs let you connect and optimise multiple subs, delivering deep, powerful, evenly distributed bass for a more immersive experience.
Advanced room calibration
Get up and running quickly with Denon’s award-winning setup assistant and use built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT32 technology to optimise your system's sonic performance for your space. Purchase an upgrade to Dirac Live® Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control for more advanced tuning.
HEOS® whole-home sound
Connect Powered by HEOS® speakers, sound bars, hi-fi systems, and receivers over Wi-Fi for easy whole-home audio. Stream high-res music from leading services, share sound from your connected devices, and control it all with the app or your voice. Play different music in each room or group rooms for seamless sound.
Precision engineering, premium components
The AVC-A1H is engineered with the largest power transformer Denon has ever built, with new, larger capacitors that ensure exceptional stability and efficiency. The result? Fast, dynamic response that delivers an immersive, high-fidelity audio experience.
Gaming done better
Dominate every match with audio and video that keeps up with every move, thanks to advanced HDMI, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) support and an Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Enjoy ultra-smooth visuals, lag-free response, and immersive sound that puts you in the middle of the action.
Smart professional installation
A custom install mode offers advanced capabilities for professional installation and is compatible with third-party integration solutions and Control4 SDDP certification. Remote monitoring lets integrators provide offsite client support. It’s all about straightforward installation for professionals and an intuitive experience for homeowners.

Specifications

Power: 150 W per channel; How much power it delivers to each speaker into its rated load.
Channels: 15; How many speakers it drives at once: 2 for stereo.
Weight: 32 kg; Per unit, out of the box.
Dolby Atmos: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
IMAX Enhanced: Yes
Auro 3D: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
AirPlay 2: Yes
Spotify Connect: Yes
Roon Tested: Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
Phono (MM) In: Yes
Model code: DENON-AVC-A1H-SILVER; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Multichannel Surround

DTS HD Master: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
DTS:X Pro: Yes
DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:X: No, Yes (15ch)
DTS Virtual:X: Yes
IMAX Enhanced: Yes
Dolby TrueHD: Yes
Dolby Atmos: Yes
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yes
Dolby Atmos Music: Yes
Dolby ProLogic Ilz: No
Dolby Surround: Yes
Auro 3D: Yes
360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: Yes, Yes
Multichannel Stereo: Yes
Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels: 15.4

Sound Enhancements

Mono Block Power Amp Construction: Yes (L/R separated)
Discrete Power Amplifier: Yes
D.D.S.C. HD Digital: Yes (32 bit)
Pure Direct: Yes
Gold-Plated RCA Terminals: Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
Alpha Processing: AL32 Processing Multichannel
Audyssey: MultEQ XT32
Audyssey Dynamic EQ: Yes
Dynamic Volume: Yes
Audyssey LFC: Yes
Dirac Live Upgradability: Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer: Yes

Network

Media Server: Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones: Yes
Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes, Yes, Yes
Lossy Formats: MP3: Yes
WMA: Yes
AAC: Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC: Yes
ALAC: Yes
WAV: Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC HD: Yes
WAV: Yes
ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit): Yes
DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
AirPlay 2: Yes
TuneIn: Yes
Spotify Connect: Yes
Pandora: Yes
SiriusXM*: Yes
Roon Tested: Yes
HEOS App Control: Yes
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones: Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Ethernet Ports: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes

HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back, Front: 7, No
HDCP2.3 support: Yes
HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone: 2, 1
HDMI In, Out: 7, 3
HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB: Yes
4K/120Hz AB: Yes
HDR: Yes
HLG: Yes
Dolby Vision: Yes
HDR10+: Yes
Dynamic HDR: Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
Variable Refresh Rate: Yes
Quick Frame Transport: Yes
Quick Media Switching: No
3D Signal Pass-through: Yes
8K Signal Pass-Through: Yes
Scaling: Yes
GUI Overlay: Yes
DSD Audio Capability: Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): Yes
Enhanced ARC: Yes
Auto LipSync: Yes

Multi-room / CI

Multi-Room Zones: 3
Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; Analogue: Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker: Yes
Pre-Out: Yes
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App Control: Yes, Yes /Yes, Yes
Remote In / Out: Yes, Yes
DC Trigger Output: 2
HDMI Diagnostics: Yes

Others

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Dirac Live (upgrade)
Front Display: 2-Line FLD
GUI Languages: 3
Setup Assistent: Yes
Quick Select Plus: Yes
Quick Select: No
Variable Crossover: Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
Bass Sync: Yes
ECO Mode: Yes
Auto Power Off: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes

Inputs Outputs: Video

Multi-Room Video Out: Video: No
HDMI: Yes

Inputs Outputs: Audio

Analogue In, Out: 5 (1x XLR), No
Phono (MM) In: Yes
Digital In: Optical, Coaxial: 2, 2
Multi-Room Out: Analogue, Digital: 2, No
Multichannel Pre-Out: Yes (17.4)
Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent)

Inputs Outputs: Other

Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw: Yes
Regular Screw: No
Number of Speaker Terminals: 17
Speaker A / B: Assignable
Bi-amp Drive: Assignable
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: Assignable
Front Inputs: Audio: No
Composite: No
Digital (Opt): No
HDMI: No
USB: Yes
USB Audio: Yes
Made for iPod: No
Made for iPhone: No
AM/FM Tuner: Yes

Specifications

Number of Power Amps: 15
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive): No
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive): 150W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 190W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive): 210W

General

Metal Front Panel: Yes
System Remote Control: RC-1250
Pre-Programmed: No
Learnable: No
LCD Display: No
Power Consumption in W: 1100
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W: 80 W / 160 W
Standby Consumption in W: 0.1
CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
Network Standby Consumption in W: Less than 2.0
Maximum Dimensions Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in mm Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in mm w/o Antenna: (W x D x H) in mm: 434 x 498 X 195 (434 x 498 X 259) 【 434 x 493 x 195 】
Weight in kg: 32.0
Carton Weight (inc. product) in kg: 38.0