Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
Multi-room audio/video:
dual-room/dual-source output
amp assign function lets you use surround back speaker outputs for front height, Zone 2, Front B, or bi-amping front speakers
using powered 2nd-room output allows 7.4-channel sound in main room
line-level 2nd-room output for use with a separate amplifier or powered speakers
All Zone Stereo mode ensures that both zones stay in sync when playing the same source
All Zone TV Audio lets you play surround sound in your main room and downmixed stereo in your 2nd room
supports both analog and digital audio connections
HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously
Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone
Connections:
HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 6 in, 3 out
all inputs and 2 out of 3 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, Dynamic HDR, and HLG
3D signal pass-through
gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Quick Media Switching (QMS) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
5 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
11.4-channel preamp outputs
add a stereo amplifier to expand your system to 11 channels
four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs for more precise multi-subwoofer setups
front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
Ethernet port for network connection
outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height1 L/R, Height2 L/R)
receiver can power a maximum of 9 channels at once
RS-232C, remote (IR), and 12-volt trigger connections for use with optional third-party controller
