Denon AVR-S970H

7.2 Channel 8K HEOS Receiver

7.2 Ch. 145W 8K AV Receiver with HEOS® Built-in

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.

Enjoy what an 8K & 3D Audio AV receiver can offer

A fully immersive 3D audio experience, amazing 8K picture quality support and lag-free gaming experience.

High-Performance discrete 7-channel amplifier 

Get immersed in music and movies with Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® plus Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixer to optimize older content.

Immersive audio experience 

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) care for amazing imaging and reduced latency.

Advanced 8K home theatre

8K video is supported on three of six HDMI inputs and one of the two outputs. Enjoy easy video compatibility and great picture quality with HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR pass-through.

Heos Built-in Technology

With HEOS Built-in, easily access streaming music and share with HEOS-enabled speakers in other rooms.

Sonic Innovation For the Past 110 Years

For more than a century, we've crafted cutting-edge audio products that deliver the ultimate detail. Our Japanese heritage inspires us, and each product is hand-tuned by our sound master. Prepare to hear sound differently. 

Specifications

Specifications

Audio Processing and Formats

DTS HD Master: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
DTS:X Pro: No
DTS Neo:X: No
DTS Neural:X: Yes
DTS Virtual:X: Yes
Dolby TrueHD: Yes
Dolby Atmos: Yes
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yes
Dolby Atmos Music: Yes
Dolby ProLogic IIz: No
Dolby Surround: Yes
Multichannel Stereo: Yes
Max. Number of Pre-Amp Channels: 7.1
Discrete Power Amplifier: Yes
Pure Direct Mode: Yes

Audio Calibration and Enhancement

Audyssey Version: MultEQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ: Yes
Audyssey Dynamic Volume: Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer: Yes

Networking and Streaming

Media Server Support: Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room: Yes
Alexa Voice Control: Yes
Google Voice Assistant: Yes
Apple HomePod (AirPlay 2): Yes
Lossy Format Support (MP3/WMA/AAC): Yes, Yes, Yes
Lossless Format Support (FLAC/ALAC/WAV): Yes, Yes, Yes
High-Res Format Support (FLAC HD/ALAC/WAV 192kHz/24bit): Yes, Yes, Yes
DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6 MHz)
AirPlay 2: Yes
TuneIn Radio: Yes
Spotify Connect: Yes
Pandora: Yes
SiriusXM: Yes
Roon Tested: Yes
HEOS App Control: Yes
Remote App Compatibility: Denon 2016 AVR Remote

Connectivity

Ethernet Port: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
HDMI Inputs (Back / Front): 6 / No
HDCP 2.3 Support: Yes
HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone): 2 / No
HDMI 2.1 (8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz): Yes, Yes
HDR10 Support: Yes
HLG Support: Yes
Dolby Vision Support: Yes
HDR10+ Support: Yes
Dynamic HDR Support: Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Yes
Quick Frame Transport (QFT): Yes
Quick Media Switching (QMS): No
3D Signal Pass-through: Yes
8K Signal Pass-through: Yes
8K Upscaling: Yes
On-Screen GUI Overlay: Yes
ARC (Audio Return Channel): Yes
eARC (Enhanced ARC): Yes
Auto LipSync: Yes

Multi-Room / Zone Features

Number of Zones: 2
Zone Audio Sources (HDMI/Optical/Coax/Network/USB/Analog): Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
Zone Audio Output (Speaker/Pre-Out): Yes / No

Control and Setup

IP Control: Yes
RS-232 Control: No
Web Control: Yes
App Control: Yes
Remote In/Out: No / No
HDMI Diagnostics: Yes
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ
Front Display: 1-Line FLD
GUI Languages: 3
Setup Assistant: Yes
Quick Select Plus / Quick Select: Yes / No

Audio Customization and Power Management

Variable Crossover: Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
ECO Mode: Yes
Auto Power Off: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes

Audio / Video Connections

HDMI Inputs / Outputs: 6 / 2
Multi-Room Video Output (Video / HDMI): No / No
Analog Inputs / Outputs: 4 / No
Phono (MM) Input: Yes
Digital Inputs (Optical / Coaxial): 2 / 1
Multi-Room Outputs (Analog / Digital): No / No
Multichannel Pre-Out: Yes (0.2)
Subwoofer Outputs: 2
Speaker Terminals (Gold-Plated / Regular Screw): No / Yes
Number of Speaker Terminals: 7
Multi-Room Speaker Terminals: Assignable

Front Panel Inputs

Audio: No
Composite Video: No
Digital Optical: No
HDMI: No
USB: Yes
USB Audio: Yes
Made for iPod: No
Made for iPhone: No

Tuner & Amplification

AM/FM Tuner: Yes
Number of Power Amplifiers: 7
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive): 90 W per channel
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 125 W per channel
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive): 185 W per channel
System Remote Control: RC-1253
Pre-Programmed Remote: No
Learnable Remote: No
LCD Display on Remote: No

Power Consumption

Power Consumption: 500 W
Power Consumption (No Sound, ECO On/Off): 35 W / 75 W
Standby Consumption: 0.1 W
CEC Standby Consumption: 0.5 W
Network Standby Consumption: < 2.0 W

Dimensions

Maximum Dimensions (Antenna Horizontal, W x D x H): 43.4 x 34.0 x 16.8 cm
Maximum Dimensions (Antenna Vertical, W x D x H): 43.4 x 34.0 x 23.6 cm
Without Antenna (W x D x H): 43.4 x 33.0 x 16.8 cm

Weight

Weight: 9.5 kg
Weight (with Packaging): 11.5 kg