Fry's has the Denon x1400H and Yamaha RX-A770 on sale this week for $378 and $379 respectively with Sunday promo code. Both are 7.2 receivers which can do Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 and DTS:X.
Link for Denon x1400H for $378 with code
http://www.frys.com/product/9199568
link for Yamaha A770 for $379 with code
http://www.frys.com/product/9199538
Sunday ad
http://images.frys.com/art/email/...ml?tw#set3
To sign up for Fry's promo codes use the link below. You'll get your own code within a few minutes of signing up.
http://www.frys.com/workflow/Acct...rtop032615
The Denon has 6 HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 and can pass Dolby Vision as well as HDR10.
The Yamaha has 6 HDMI of which 3 are HDCP 2.2 but doesn't have the Dolby Vision update yet but can do HDR10. The Yamaha has Bluetooth transmit and receive so you can transmit to Bluetooth headphones.
The Yamaha is built better IMHO and has the better smartphone app. Both AVRs come with 3 year manufacturers warranty. If you need Dolby Vision pass thru now then get the Denon. Not all 4K TV's are Dolby Vision capable. Check your TV.
At the time of this posting both are available for free shipping but eventually they will be In Store Only. Get them while you can if you don't live near Fry's.. See attachment
Good luck!
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I have a Denon S900W and it doesnt have Atmos.
I have a 7.1 setup. So now I can hear Atmos movies on the remux?
Cus from my experience, they make a reliable product.
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I had the A770 before going to the Denon. I liked the Denon x2400h's sound for my Klipsch RP-280F vs the Yamaha. Both are great receivers though.
I've had no use for one in my current setup but since getting a projector and a 4K TV, I've had a need for a two source outs with HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 compliance for the 4K TV and then at least some kind of optical out for the projector. There are plenty of splitters on Amazon but none that can handle 4K@60Hz, split the audio out to optical and go out to two sources without costing as much as a receiver anyway. I've been matching and pairing different flavors of 4x1s and 1x2s and audio splitters, but at the end of the day, receiver seems more convenient.
Receivers are usually too complicated for the average Joe but with different gaming/entertainment devices out there and the push towards smart homes, I think these are going to make a comeback.