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AVR-A1H

15.4 Ch. 150W 8K AV Receiver with HEOS® Built-in and Dolby Atmos

C$ 8,699.00

With 15 channels of amplification, our most powerful transformer, carefully selected parts, and hefty, high-rigidity construction, the AVR-A1H supports up to 9.4.6 configuration and delivers a professional theater experience in your home cinema. Designed and manufactured at Denon facilities in Japan.

  • 15.4 channels
  • 150 watts per channel
  • 8K Ultra HD
  • 3D Audio
  • HEOS Built-in
  • Dirac Live Ready
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Black
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AVR-A1H

AVR-A1H

C$ 8,699.00
C$ 8,699.00
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Top of the line and
first of its kind

The world’s first 15-channel AV receiver, our flagship AVR-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.

Power refined. Power defined.

Unmatched power. Built to perform.

The flagship AVR-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 AVR-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-honored techniques and premium components—honoring decades of Japanese audio excellence in every detail.

AVR-A1H

Maximum power, premium performance

AVR-A1H

Maximum power, premium performance

Experience next-level 3D audio with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO-3D. The AVR-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.

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 AVR-A1H delivers incredible color, contrast, and detail, supporting HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and more.

Triple-layer chassis construction minimizes internal vibration and enhances rigidity, reducing distortion and ensuring the purest signal integrity.

Four independent subwoofer outputs let you connect and optimize multiple subs, delivering deep, powerful, evenly distributed bass for a more immersive experience.

Get up and running quickly with Denon’s award-winning setup assistant and use built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT32 technology to optimize 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.

Sonic Innovation
For the Past 110 Years

For more than a century, we've crafted cutting-edge audio products that deliver the ultimate detail. Our Japanese heritage inspires us, and each product is hand-tuned by our sound master. Prepare to hear sound differently.
Wireless audio in every room

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.

Quality you can hear

Precision engineering, premium components

The AVR-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.

The performance advantage

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.

For integrators

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.

Key Technologies

  • Works with Amazon Alexa Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa with HEOS® Built-in. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.
  • Works with AirPlay 2 Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
  • Works with Auro3D Auro-3D elevates the home theater experience to amazing new levels by delivering the excitement of 3D sound for music, games, broadcast, and films, thanks to the Auro-Matic upmixing engine.
  • Works with Dolby Atmos Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
  • Works with Dolby Vision Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
  • Works with DTS:X DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
  • Works with DTSX-Pro Featuring the latest audio format support to experience your entertainment decoded with the most current DTS 3D audio technology. Enjoy up to 13.2 channels of audio processing in exquisite detail.
  • Ask your Google Home Google Home or other devices with Google Assistant built-in can control content across your listening environment. Ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more.
  • Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
  • Heos Built In Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
  • Works with IMAX Enhanced IMAX Enhanced is the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard. See clearer and brighter picture, feel immersive lifelike audio, and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.
  • Works with Roon Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.
  • Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
  • Works with Bluetooth Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • Works with Apple Siri With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
  • Works with Audyssey With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your home theater, and tunes the AV receiver to provide most optimal overall listening experience for your room.
  • Works with Dirac Live® Purchase a Dirac Live® Room Correction license key to apply state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance. Dirac Live® Bass Control for improved subwoofer performance also available with an additional license.
  • Works with Qobuz Stream high-resolution audio from Qobuz for rich, detailed sound.
  • Works with Amazon Alexa Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa with HEOS® Built-in. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.
  • Works with AirPlay 2 Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
  • Works with Auro3D Auro-3D elevates the home theater experience to amazing new levels by delivering the excitement of 3D sound for music, games, broadcast, and films, thanks to the Auro-Matic upmixing engine.
  • Works with Dolby Atmos Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
  • Works with Dolby Vision Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
  • Works with DTS:X DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
  • Works with DTSX-Pro Featuring the latest audio format support to experience your entertainment decoded with the most current DTS 3D audio technology. Enjoy up to 13.2 channels of audio processing in exquisite detail.
  • Ask your Google Home Google Home or other devices with Google Assistant built-in can control content across your listening environment. Ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more.
  • Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
  • Heos Built In Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
  • Works with IMAX Enhanced IMAX Enhanced is the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard. See clearer and brighter picture, feel immersive lifelike audio, and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.
  • Works with Roon Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.
  • Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
  • Works with Bluetooth Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • Works with Apple Siri With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
  • Works with Audyssey With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your home theater, and tunes the AV receiver to provide most optimal overall listening experience for your room.
  • Works with Dirac Live® Purchase a Dirac Live® Room Correction license key to apply state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance. Dirac Live® Bass Control for improved subwoofer performance also available with an additional license.
  • Works with Qobuz Stream high-resolution audio from Qobuz for rich, detailed sound.

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