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Denon AVP A1HDCI

Denon AVP A1HDCI
alaScore 81

16 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Denon AVP A1HDCI. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Denon AVP A1HDCI is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Gash (audioholics.com)

Denon AVR-5308CI(A) and AVP-A1HDCI Update Review

 

Would you pay $1000 to update a $5500 Denon AVR-5308CI(A) AV receiver or the even more expensive Denon AVP-A1HDCI preamp processor to the latest firmware and features?

Aug, 2012

Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI 12CH Home Theater Processor Review

 

The Denon AVP-A1HDCI represents bleeding edge technology that only a select few manufacturers can compete with regardless of price. From its sophisticated top notch A/V processing, construction and component usage, you're getting Mercedes level...

Unprecedented benchmark level of performance and refinement ; Virtually unlimited configurability options ; Lacks nothing in features to minimize obsolescence

Audyssey and other processes can limit max volume ; Complex setup ; Expensive

Aug, 2008

Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV Processor Review

 

Review: The Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV processor is packed with the latest HD audio and HDMI connectivity and THX Ultra2 Certification. It supports 12 channels of audio and is a technological masterpiece.

Unprecedented benchmark level of performance and refinement ; Virtually unlimited configurability options ; Lacks nothing in features to minimize obsolescence

Audyssey and other processes can limit max volume ; Complex setup ; Expensive

Jun, 2008

Expert review by : John E. Johnson, Jr. (hometheaterhifi.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI Surround Sound Processor and POA-A1HDCI Power Amplifier

 

Denon's new AVP-A1HDCI sports 12 configurable XLR fully balanced output channels. It handles all the newest codecs, including DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. Using its Denon Link, along with a DVD player that also has the Denon Link, you can play...

The Denon AVP-A1HDCI SSP and POA-A1HDCI power amplifier represent the next level in surround sound flexibility. The SSP will decode anything, including SACD and the new high def movie soundtracks. It sets up easily, in spite of a very complex, powerful...

Oct, 2008

Expert review by : uavKim Wilson (hometheater.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI Surround Preamp/Processor and POA-A1HDCI 10-channel Power Amplifier

 

It's been a while since I've had a chance to review some extreme audio components, and I was eager to receive the new Denon gear. Upon firing them up, it took all of about 30 seconds for me to realize that I was going to seriously miss these bad boys...

Feb, 2009

Expert review by : uavKim Wilson (soundandvision.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI Surround Preamp/Processor and POA-A1HDCI 10-channel Power Amplifier

 

Like any job, once in a while a project comes along to remind us why we chose our profession in the first place, something that really gets us excited and enthusiastic again. So, it was with great pleasure and even a sense of honor that I accepted the...

Feb, 2009

Expert review by : uavKim Wilson (hometheatermag.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI Surround Preamp/Processor and POA-A1HDCI 10-channel Power Amplifier

 
Feb, 2009

Expert review by : Dr. Ken Taraszka (hometheaterreview.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV Preamplifier Reviewed

 

This Denon AV preamp offers possibly the largest feature set of any AV preamp out there. A recent upgrade from Denon also allows owners to now pass 3D video as well as utilize the latest Audyssey room correction. Read Dr. Ken Taraszka's review here....

The feature sets are nothing short of impressive. If you want to get the most out of Blu-ray and its HD audio-video capabilities right now, it's either this Denon, the Integra or a $35,000 Mark Levinson No. 502 AV preamp and the Levinson doesn't have...

The unit is gigantic by AV preamp standards, with Denon using their largest receiver case. Make sure you have room in your rack before you bring one of these bad boys home ; Without question, set-up can be complicated. This is no Mac Mini. This is a...

If you are on the cutting edge of technology in your home theater and are in dire need of every current (and many future) AV technologies, then the Denon AVP-A1HDCI is likely the AV preamp for you to buy today. It's quite simply the most flexible piece...

Oct, 2008

Expert review by : Ken Taraszka, MD (avrev.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCi AV Preamplifier

 

Introduction The AV world has undergone an unheard-of number of changes in the past few years and, while many companies have been slow to adapt, Denon just released an AV preamp more up-to-date and with more features than ever before imaginable. The...

Jan, 2001

Consumer review (blu-ray.com)

Denon AVP-A1HDCI(A)

 

I had the Onkyo Preamp and it was a huge waste of money - it had almost all the bells and whistles of the AVP for a fraction of the price. Turns out it sounded like crap and had issues with lipsync. After several months of waiting for the next update...

TONS of inputs and outputs. VERY clean sound. Plenty of configuration options including assigning outputs to the XLRs through the web interface. They have offered an upgrade (expensive) to HDMI 1.4

Probably no upgrade to HDMI 2.0 when it is released which is a very sad minus

Nov, 2012
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