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8K video and 3D audio experience from a 7.2 channel receiver

Enjoy incredible 8K video and enveloping 3D audio from the AVR-S970H. Fill medium-size rooms with more refined sound from a 7.2 or 5.2.2 setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. And with HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream online music and share with HEOS-enabled speakers in other rooms.

• 7.2 channels
• 90 watts per channel
• 8K Ultra HD
• 3D Audio
• HEOS Built-in
• 6 HDMI inputs

Multichannel Surround

• DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X ProYes, Yes, No
• DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:XNo, Yes
• DTS Virtual:XYes
• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos MusicYes, Yes, Yes, Yes
• Dolby ProLogic Ilz, Dolby SurroundNo, Yes
• Multichannel StereoYes
• Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels7.1
• DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X ProYes, Yes, No
• DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:XNo, Yes
• DTS Virtual:XYes
• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos MusicYes, Yes, Yes, Yes
• Dolby ProLogic Ilz, Dolby SurroundNo, Yes
• Multichannel StereoYes
• Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels7.1

Sound Enhancements

• Discrete Power AmplifierYes
• Pure DirectYes
• AudysseyMultEQ
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic VolumeYes, Yes
• Compressed Audio RestorerYes
• Discrete Power AmplifierYes
• Pure DirectYes
• AudysseyMultEQ
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic VolumeYes, Yes
• Compressed Audio RestorerYes

Network

• Media ServerYes
• HEOS Wireless Multi-Room TechnologyYes
• Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePodYes, Yes, Yes
• Lossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AACYes, Yes, Yes
• Lossless Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAVYes, Yes, Yes
• Lossless Formats: FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit)Yes, Yes, Yes
• DSD Audio StreamingYes (2.8/5.6MHz)
• AirPlay 2Yes
• TuneInYes
• Spotify ConnectYes
• PandoraYes
• SiriusXMYes
• Roon TestedYes
• HEOS App ControlYes
• Compatible with Remote APP for Smart PhonesDenon 2016 AVR Remote
• Ethernet PortsYes
• Wi-FiYes
• BluetoothYes
• Media ServerYes
• HEOS Wireless Multi-Room TechnologyYes
• Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePodYes, Yes, Yes
• Lossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AACYes, Yes, Yes
• Lossless Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAVYes, Yes, Yes
• Lossless Formats: FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit)Yes, Yes, Yes
• DSD Audio StreamingYes (2.8/5.6MHz)
• AirPlay 2Yes
• TuneInYes
• Spotify ConnectYes
• PandoraYes
• SiriusXMYes
• Roon TestedYes
• HEOS App ControlYes
• Compatible with Remote APP for Smart PhonesDenon 2016 AVR Remote
• Ethernet PortsYes
• Wi-FiYes
• BluetoothYes

HDMI

• HDMI Inputs: Back, Front6, No
• HDCP2.3 supportYes
• HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone2 / No
• HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB, 4K/120Hz ABYes, Yes
• HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDRYes , Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
• ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gamingYes
• Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media SwitchingYes, Yes, No
• 3D Signal Pass-throughYes
• 8K Signal Pass-Through, Scaling, GUI OverlayYes, Yes, Yes
• Audio Return Channel (ARC), Enhanced ARCYes, Yes
• Auto LipSyncYes
• HDMI Inputs: Back, Front6, No
• HDCP2.3 supportYes
• HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone2 / No
• HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB, 4K/120Hz ABYes, Yes
• HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDRYes , Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
• ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gamingYes
• Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media SwitchingYes, Yes, No
• 3D Signal Pass-throughYes
• 8K Signal Pass-Through, Scaling, GUI OverlayYes, Yes, Yes
• Audio Return Channel (ARC), Enhanced ARCYes, Yes
• Auto LipSyncYes

Multi-room CI

• Multi-Room Zones2
• Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; AnalogYes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
• Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-OutYes, No
• IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App ControlYes, No, Yes, Yes
• Remote In / OutNo, No
• HDMI DiagnosticsYes
• Multi-Room Zones2
• Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; AnalogYes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
• Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-OutYes, No
• IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App ControlYes, No, Yes, Yes
• Remote In / OutNo, No
• HDMI DiagnosticsYes

Others

• Auto Speaker Setup by MicrophoneAudyssey MultEQ
• Front Display1-Line FLD
• GUI Languages3
• Setup AssistentYes
• Quick Select Plus, Quick SelectYes, No
• Variable CrossoverYes
• Optimized Bass RedirectionYes
• ECO ModeYes
• Auto Power OffYes
• Sleep TimerYes
• Auto Speaker Setup by MicrophoneAudyssey MultEQ
• Front Display1-Line FLD
• GUI Languages3
• Setup AssistentYes
• Quick Select Plus, Quick SelectYes, No
• Variable CrossoverYes
• Optimized Bass RedirectionYes
• ECO ModeYes
• Auto Power OffYes
• Sleep TimerYes

Inputs Outputs

• HDMI In, Out6, 2
• Multi-Room Video Out: Video, HDMINo, No
• Analog In, Out4, No
• Phono (MM) InYes
• Digital In: Optical, Coaxial2, 1
• Multi-Room Out: Analog, DigitalNo, No
• Multichannel Pre-outYes (0.2)
• Subwoofer Out2
• Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw, Regular ScrewNo, Yes
• Number of Speaker Terminals7
• Multi-Room Speaker TerminalAssignable
• Front Inputs: Audio, Composite, Digital (Opt), HDMI, USBNo, No, No, No, Yes
• USB Audio, Made for iPod, Made for iPhoneYes, No, No
• AM/FM TunerYes
• HDMI In, Out6, 2
• Multi-Room Video Out: Video, HDMINo, No
• Analog In, Out4, No
• Phono (MM) InYes
• Digital In: Optical, Coaxial2, 1
• Multi-Room Out: Analog, DigitalNo, No
• Multichannel Pre-outYes (0.2)
• Subwoofer Out2
• Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw, Regular ScrewNo, Yes
• Number of Speaker Terminals7
• Multi-Room Speaker TerminalAssignable
• Front Inputs: Audio, Composite, Digital (Opt), HDMI, USBNo, No, No, No, Yes
• USB Audio, Made for iPod, Made for iPhoneYes, No, No
• AM/FM TunerYes

Specifications

• Number of Power Amps7
• Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive)90W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)125W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive)185W
• Number of Power Amps7
• Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive)90W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)125W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive)185W

General

• System Remote ControlRC-1253
• Pre-Programmed, Learnable, LCD DisplayNo, No, No
• Power Consumption in W500
• Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W35W/75W
• Standby Consumption in W0.1
• CEC Standby Consumption in W0.5
• Network Standby Consumption in WLess than 2.0
• Maximum Dimensions
  Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in Inches
  Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches
  W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches17.1 x 13.4 x 6.6
  ( 17.1 x 13.4 x 9.3 )
  【 17.1 x 13.0 x 6.6 】
• Weight in LBS21.0
• Weight in LBS (Packaging)25.4
• System Remote ControlRC-1253
• Pre-Programmed, Learnable, LCD DisplayNo, No, No
• Power Consumption in W500
• Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W35W/75W
• Standby Consumption in W0.1
• CEC Standby Consumption in W0.5
• Network Standby Consumption in WLess than 2.0
• Maximum Dimensions
  Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in Inches
  Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches
  W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches17.1 x 13.4 x 6.6
  ( 17.1 x 13.4 x 9.3 )
  【 17.1 x 13.0 x 6.6 】
• Weight in LBS21.0
• Weight in LBS (Packaging)25.4