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Denon has announced that it will add two 4K/HDR-ready AV receivers to its budget S Series by the end of the month.

The AVR-S720W and AVR-S920W will replace the S710W and S910W at the current-model pricing of $479 and $579, respectively.

Described as having “extensive network capability,” both are 7.2-channel models featuring dual band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 4K passthrough with HDCP2.2 on all HDMI outputs, HDR (high dynamic range) capability, and Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 surround sound processing; DTS:X processing will be available via a firmware update in August.

Other common highlights dual subwoofer outputs, IP control over Denon’s Heos wireless speakers, and the Audyssey Bronze suite of DSP features, including MultEQ room acoustic measurement and DSP correction.

Other features at a glance:

AVR-S720W:

• 165 watts maximum power output (6 ohm, 1kHz, 1ch driven), 75 watts/channel (8ohm, 20Hz-20kHz,THD:0.08%); Eco amplifier mode
  
• 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  
• 4K/60 Hz passthrough with 4:4:4 color resolution
  
• Six HDMI inputs (1 front) with full HDCP 2.2 support
  
• Networking: AirPlay, Internet Radio, Pandora, Spotify Connect, SiriusXM, DLNA 1.5
  
• High-resolution audio streaming: DSD (2.8/5.6MHz), FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, and WAV
  
• One coaxial and two optical digital audio inputs
  
• Front-panel USB input with iPod digital direct
  
• Dual-zone with dual sources via variable amplified zone
  
• Denon 2016 AVR Remote app for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire
  
• Smart TV connectivity

AVR S920W additional features:

• 185 watts maximum power output (6ohm, 1kHz, 1ch driven), 90W/channel (8ohm, 20Hz-20kHz,THD:0.08%)
  
• 8 HDMI 2.0a inputs (1 front)
• 2 HDMI outputs with full HDCP 2.2 support

For more information, visit usa.denon.com.