Denon has launched the first not one but two AV receivers in its 2010 range, both equally of which satisfy 3D standards.

However recent AV receivers and amplifiers, with HDMI v1.3 connection, are works with 3D video signals, they can not carry the 3D Blu-ray flags TVs require for automatic switching (the codes that tell the TV to activate 3D function). You can change modes manually, using the TV’s remote, which means that users of normal amplifiers needn’t get worried, although for being totally 3D ready, each HDMI socket from the chain must be v1.4.

Fresh new AV receivers produced by Denon are 3D ready

The 2 fresh Denon AVRs are the first from the firm to offer 3D passthrough as well as HDMI v1.4a sockets – four in/one out on both AVR-1611 and AVR-1911. Without a doubt, they share many options, including Audyssey Dynamic Volume, a real-time level adjustment tool that can help bring obtuse ads down a notch or two, Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup, generating calibration a peice of cake, as well as a newly designed universal remote control aided by the self-explanatory Glo-key.

They also each support Dolby Pro Logic IIz, permitting extra front-channels with a 7.1 speaker set up, rather than discrete rears.

The main distinctions are that the higher-spec’ed 1911 has also onboard 1080p video upscaling from all sources, direct play functionality for iPod and iPhone (via USB). Additionally, it includes 7 channels of amplification at 125W per channel, the 1611 has five channels at 110W pc.

Prices will probably be around £350 for the AVR-1611, and £450 for the AVR-1911, and both black-finished, UK-tuned receivers are going to be provided by July.