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Costco Wholesale [costco.com] has for their Members: Denon AVR-S760H 7.2-Channel 8K Ultra HD AV Receiver for $449.99. Shipping is free.
Features:
7.2-channel amplifier delivering 75W per channel
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and 8K Pass-Through
6 HDMI Inputs & 1 HDMI Output with HDCP 2.3 Support
Stream Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and more with HEOS
Works with AirPlay 2, Google Assistant, and Alexa
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It is definitely possible to have a 5.1.2. You can go up to 5.2.2. However If you use all your 7 channels, (5 main speakers and 2 ceiling speakers in your case), it may have lot of load on your receiver as you are almost using all the channels. It will still get the job done. But if I were you, I would buy a Emotica Amplifier (two channel one) along with this receiver and connect either my Atmos speakers(In ceiling ones) or Front speakers to that Amplifier so that way I have a better quality of sound overall.
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Because the old receiver was made right before HMDI was released, it had no HDMI ports so I had to run the cables direct to the TV and pass the sound via a Digital Optical cable from the TV to the old receiver. I am assuming my center channel disappearing was an issue with the old receiver.
I plan now to connect my components direct via HDMI to the receiver - with just the one HDMI to the TV using eArc.
Also upgrading my cables to the latest 8K certified ultra high speed since I have to pull some things apart anyway
Based on all I have read, this new receiver should work well for me. I have a 5.1 setup with high end Definitive Technology speakers and a Polk Sub. I plan to use the last 2 assignable speaker connection to run a Zone 2 (connecting it to an amplified device I have that will power built in ceiling speakers I have in 3 rooms of my house).
Once it is set up, I will chime in on how well it works
This Denon does virtually everything I need it to except my plan to use the last 2 assignable speaker connection to run a Zone 2 (connecting it to an amplified device I have that will power built in ceiling speakers I have in 3 rooms of my house).did not work as planned. Turns out I needed an RCA type Zone 2 out to connect with my Sonamp device that powers my built in speakers throughout the house. So I used the opportunity to add the a small pair of Sony Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. And I used my old 19 year old Denon AVR-1803 to just run my built in speakers in other parts of the house (for occasional music in those rooms)
Now I don't play this at ear shattering levels - as most of my usage is for my home theater setup - but it has plenty of power to get as loud as I like
Swapping out my old HDMI cables for new 8K Ultra High Speed ones was also worthwhile. Even though I don't have 8K equipment, I have noticed improved picture quality and much better sound with the new cables and this new Denon. I would very much recommend this