Denon DJ AVR-988 7.1-Channel Multizone Home Theater Receiver

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The AVR-988 has been rebuilt from the ground up and has been outfitted and updated with the latest A/V theater technology allowing for enhanced multi-room operation and performance. The AVR-988 now has HDMI v1.3a which brings with it the new surround formats of Dolby Digital TrueHD and dts Master Audio decoding providing for the ultimate surround experience. Audyssey processing has been updated which will provide improved auto calibration results for even smoother sound reproduction. The Faroudja FLi2310 processor, one of the best in the industry, has been employed to allow for video scaling to 1080p resolution. An RS-232C system control port and serial IR ports are provided for ease of integration for complex home audio installations with 3rd party controllers. Additionally, the AVR-988 now comes with dual remotes for improved multi-zone applications and control.

Specification	Description
Model	AVR988
UPC	081757507684
12V Trigger	(2) Rear Output
AC Outlets	(2) Switched
Analog Audio	(1) Front Input
Analog Audio	(3) Rear Output
Analog Audio	(6) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	(1) Front Input
Analog Audio / Video	(3) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video	(6) Rear Input
Color	Black
Component Video	(1) Rear Output
Component Video	(4) Rear Input
Depth (Inches)	16.55
HDMI	(1) Rear Output
HDMI	(2) Rear Input
Headphone Jack	(1) Front Output
Height (Inches)	6.75
Multi-Channel	7.1 Channel Input
Multi-Channel	7.1 Channel Pre-Out
Multi-Room/Multi-Source	Multi-Room
Optical	(1) Front Input
Optical	(2) Rear Output
Optical	(3) Rear Input
Phono	Rear Input
Remote Control	Included
S-Video	(1) Front Input
S-Video	(3) Rear Output
S-Video	(6) Rear Input
Satellite Radio	XM Radio Ready
Surround Modes	DTS 96/24
Surround Modes	DTS ES Discrete 6.1
Surround Modes	DTS ES Matrix 6.1
Surround Modes	DTS NEO:6
Surround Modes	DTS-HD Master Audio
Surround Modes	Dolby Digital Plus
Surround Modes	Dolby Digital Surround EX
Surround Modes	Dolby Pro Logic II
Surround Modes	Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Surround Modes	Dolby TrueHD
Tuner	AM
Tuner	FM
Tuner	XM Radio Ready
Weight (Pounds)	29
Width (Inches)	17.1

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5.0

High performance for a great price! Denon AVR 988

"This was a strong performing receiver at $1200. Now it is an amazing value. Why? Pros 1) Clean high current power- in the end, the most important thing. Strip away all the bells and whistles and "features" and listen to it. Many receivers brag about 100 watts of power and yet sound thin. Denon is known for amplifier quality. This Denon receiver was designed for the $1200 instead of the $500 price point and h..." Read Full Review »

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"I purchased this AVR-988 Receiver from Amazon after weeks of research. I intially thought It was a terrific deal for the features based on the cost of the unit. This unit was purchased to replace an older JVC RX 6500V 5.1 model that I recently lost during a lightning strike to my home. I would like to add that the JVC was not my first surround sound unit. My first surround unit was a Pioneer VSX-5700S 5.1 model ..." Read Full Review »

Sep 28, 2008 by R. Kopeikin

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High performance for a great price! Denon AVR 988

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"This was a strong performing receiver at $1200. Now it is an amazing value. Why?

Pros

1) Clean high current power- in the end, the most important thing. Strip away all the bells and whistles and "features" and listen to it. Many receivers brag about 100 watts of power and yet sound thin. Denon is …" Read Full Review »

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Verry affordable, great receiver for the money!

★★★★☆

4.0

"Excellent music and video capabilities including the latest HD formats, and 1080p conversion is real (works well).

Denon is known for faithful reproduction of music and usually the cornerstone of low end /budget audiophile systems. I tried these with Martin Logan Aeon i Speakers and they sound fine …" Read Full Review »

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★★★★★

5.0

"Denon AVR-988 is a fully loaded receiver. 1080P upconversion is real. I am connecting PS3 via HDMI "8m ~ 33ft 400 Series Cable", XBOX 360 via THX Certified Component Cable and have it upconverted to 1080P, Dish Network FTA receiver via Component cable THX1000 Series and upconverted to 1080P.

Now …" Read Full Review »

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Thamir El-madhoun

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Excellent quality and value!

★★★★★

5.0

"I have been using the Denon AVR-988 for a month now. Excellent sound, build quality and aesthetics. Reviewers before have covered many points, so I'll just address the following:

- Shipping experience: I had opted for next-day delivery. The receiver arrived as promised in original factory packaging …" Read Full Review »

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Oct 25 2008

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