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Denon AVR-1612 A/V Receiver Specs

Specs
Audio Decoding:
Dolby: TrueHD, Digital Plus, EX, Pro Logic IIz
DTS: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, ES, 96/24, Neo:6
Other: THX and Audyssey processing
3D: Yes
THX Certification: No
Number of Amp Channels: 5
Rated Power (watts per channel): 75 into 8 ohms, 5 channels driven
Specified Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Video Processing: none
Auto Setup/Room EQ: Audyssey MultEQ
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 17 x 6.4 x 15
Weight (pounds): 20
Price: $349

Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI 1.4 (4), S-video (1), composite video (3, 1 in front)
Audio: Coaxial digital (1), optical digital (1), stereo analog (4, 1 in front)
Additional: iPod-compatible USB
Accessory: iPod dock
Outputs:
Video: HDMI 1.4 (1), composite video (1)
Audio: surround back/front height L/R pre-out, subwoofer (1)
Additional: USB, iPod Dock

Manufacturer Info
Denon
usa.denon.com

COMPANY INFO
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COMMENTS
techguy378's picture
Submitted by techguy378 on November 23, 2011 - 11:40am

What is the difference between the AVR-1612 and the AVR-591?

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Submitted by Scott Wilkinson on November 23, 2011 - 2:57pm
From what I can tell, the AVR-1612 and AVR-591 are nearly identical. The only differences seem to be that the 591 can cross-convert analog video to HDMI, and it has one component input. However, these differences are moot, since the 591 is a discontinued product.
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Submitted by iggypop70 on November 23, 2011 - 4:49pm

I have the Denon avr2312 with a similar remote but it is not backlit. It has glowing buttons if you hold it under a light.

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Submitted by unisenmedia on November 28, 2011 - 9:59am

Always recommend the AVR-1912 to our customers. Denon is the brand we recommend more than anything and love the Airplay feature.
www.unisenmedia.com

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Submitted by Flynn408 on January 15, 2012 - 4:18pm

I wanted to finally get a decent HT system going, since I've got a great 54" tv. So a couple years ago due to budget I bought a HT in a box, it was ok (onkyo) considering the whole thing was 230.00 I think.

After research I made up my mind on the Energy 5.1, love them so far. I can go as much as 500.00 but if I don't need to that would be good. I want to get the best sounding receiver possible, but on somewhat of a budget. This receiver is at the top of the list but Amazon has the Pioneer Elite VSX-30 for 459.00.

How do these two compare to each other, most notably in sound quality and I'd love any advice, want to be done with it this week.

Thanks,
Don

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Submitted by a sethi on February 3, 2012 - 9:57am

Looking at investing in the Denon AVR 1612, but worried about its lack of streaming options. Can I compensate by picking up another component that has this feature built in, like a blue-ray player? Or maybe a dedicated streaming device?

Is the 1612 future ready without streaming capabilities?

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