The powerful Denon AVR-X6300H can drive a complete 11-speaker Dolby Atmos/DTS-X sound setup without resorting to additional amplifiers. The X6300 utilizes Audyssey room audio correction, handles the latest 4K HDR formats, and plays nice with popular lossless audio formats. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet link the X6300 with a solid remote app that transforms a phone or tablet into a simplified control center. You could save several hundred dollars going with the Denon AVR-X4300H, but only 9 of its 11-speaker terminals are amplified requiring more hardware if you ever decide to use those last two channels. Either way, Denon's 2016 AVRs are equipped to handle today's best AV content.
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The Yamaha RX-V683 7.2-channel audio-video receiver (AVR) is an ideal hub for all of your home theater devices, and the 683 features full support for 4K ultra HD video sources that require HDCP 2.2 content protection. The V683 also upscales all connected analog and digital video sources up to UHD resolution. The V683's Bluetooth/Wi-Fi networking includes support for popular services like Airplay, Pandora, Spotify, and Wireless Direct connectivity. I also appreciate the excellent Yamaha AV Controller app (iOS and Android) that simplifies control over a local network and makes it easier for me to select audio tracks from connected storage devices. Design-wise, the V683 provides binding posts for all speaker connections (including zone-2 stereo speakers) and an aluminum front panel for enhanced chassis rigidity. For a more budget-friendly 5.1-channel option, consider the new Yamaha RX-V483 that also features quality binding posts for all speaker connections and wireless connectivity for easy streaming and updates.
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Don't trust your expensive home theater gear to a power strip with the UL rating of an extension cord. I protect my PC workstation and related components with an uninterruptable power supply that features automatic voltage regulation to smooth out sags and surges. My home theater gear doesn't need battery backup but it does need clean and steady power for optimal performance and long life. The Tripp Lite LC1200 Line Conditioner supports up to 1200 Watt of connected gear: 1800 Watt and 2400 Watt rated units are available if needed. The LC1200 also features a 1200 Joule surge protection rating, a 7-foot cord, and four outlets on its dark colored chassis.
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One way to help your precious electronics last a long time is to provide them with a clean and steady supply of electricity. An automatic voltage regulator like the APC LE1200 is designed to dynamically compensate for voltage sags and surges, and it provides 680 Joules of surge energy protection in case of a critical spike event. The LE1200 features a 6.5-foot cord and four grounded outlets.
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