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expirediconian | Staff posted Jan 26, 2024 10:35 PM

Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver

$349

$799

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Adorama has Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver on sale for $349 when you apply promo code JANU0126 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
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About this Item:
  • Supports 7.2 or 5.2.2-Channel Audio
  • Up to 90W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • Up to 8K HDR Video
  • Use with HEOS for Multi-Room Audio
  • Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Audyssey MultEQ Room Calibration
  • Next-Gen Gaming Support
  • Works with AirPlay 2, Siri & Alexa
  • 2-Zone Multi-Source Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal that received +81 votes from the community.
  • About this product:
    • Denon 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 35 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the original post & forum comments for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver on sale for $349 when you apply promo code JANU0126 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: If free shipping doesn't show at checkout, use shipping drop down menu to select the free shipping option. Coupon is entered at the 'Payment' step of checkout.
About this Item:
  • Supports 7.2 or 5.2.2-Channel Audio
  • Up to 90W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • Up to 8K HDR Video
  • Use with HEOS for Multi-Room Audio
  • Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Audyssey MultEQ Room Calibration
  • Next-Gen Gaming Support
  • Works with AirPlay 2, Siri & Alexa
  • 2-Zone Multi-Source Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal that received +81 votes from the community.
  • About this product:
    • Denon 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 35 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the original post & forum comments for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Denon Av Receiver with 3D Audio, Voice Control and Heos Built-in - Black

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katapaltes
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The deal would probably state if it were refurbished. That said, all the Adorama deals that I have seen have been new; the refurb deals (like the one I bought) have been from denon.com.
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USFmarine
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Bought this last month last time it was $349. Works great and honestly sounds the same as my X3800h that I have in a different room even after applying room adjustments.
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hijazist
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Adorama is definitely a 1st rate retailer. "It has been said" immediately puts you in bs territory.

They've been selling photo and video gear since forever and they're one of the top 3 in the business.
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Jan 27, 2024 12:31 PM
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supermanrobJan 27, 2024 12:31 PM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
Adorama is not necessarily a 1st rate retail seller. It's been said that they get floor display models or refurbs and sell them as new. Either way, the one person said the Pioneer Elite might be a better unit. Any thoughts?
The 305 should be better, it's a 9 channel receiver & you're paying almost $200 more.
I'm not sure they are the same buyer though either.

People mentioned RC, yes this has Audyssey's middle tier version vs Dirac Live.
Keep in mind Dirac Live does not include their sub/bass integration RC.
This receiver is capable of adding Audyssey's Editor App.

edit: for those that are interested in the 305, looks like it just dropped to $530 from the same seller(no they are not refurb/used either).
https://slickdeals.net/f/17257852-pioneer-vsx-lx305-elite-9-2-ch-av-receiver-529-free-s-h
Last edited by supermanrob January 27, 2024 at 04:35 AM.
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Jan 27, 2024 2:32 PM
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GodSmacker06Jan 27, 2024 2:32 PM
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Quote from Saderus :
Unless you're really on a budget, I would go up to the AVR-X1800H. It's on sale direct from Denon for $599 + 30% with the promo code (7F77XSQ7NS) for a final price of $419.
Will that code work on any other AVR or are there other promo codes?
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Jan 27, 2024 3:15 PM
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Jan 27, 2024 3:15 PM
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18 posts and not a single comment about the receiver that is actually the deal. Applause
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Jan 27, 2024 3:47 PM
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tglodjoJan 27, 2024 3:47 PM
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Is it dead? Only showing as $799 on my end.

Edit: Still learning to read lol. Coupon code brings it down to the deal price.
Last edited by tglodjo January 27, 2024 at 07:53 AM.
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Jan 27, 2024 5:01 PM
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PharoaH88Jan 27, 2024 5:01 PM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
Adorama is not necessarily a 1st rate retail seller. It's been said that they get floor display models or refurbs and sell them as new. Either way, the one person said the Pioneer Elite might be a better unit. Any thoughts?
I just received my pioneer avr wow i am so happy with the sound quality and my subwoofers came to life with this avr
Jan 27, 2024 5:46 PM
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LovelySparrow901Jan 27, 2024 5:46 PM
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Quote from GodSmacker06 :
Will that code work on any other AVR or are there other promo codes?
Probably because there's not a lot to say about it. It's plain jane. It lacks the most advanced version of any room EQ which is THE biggest factor in sound quality. That fact puts my level of interest to zero. There's really nothing special about it at all. It comes from a trusted brand, if the list of features meets your requirements, and the price is right, buy it.
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Jan 27, 2024 5:46 PM
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DreamerbyDesignJan 27, 2024 5:46 PM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
I'm wondering if these are refurbs, ie..... used units?
They are new. I bought one and it was factory sealed.

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Jan 27, 2024 5:47 PM
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DreamerbyDesignJan 27, 2024 5:47 PM
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Quote from LovelySparrow901 :
Probably because there's not a lot to say about it. It's plain jane. It lacks the most advanced version of any room EQ which is THE biggest factor in sound quality. That fact puts my level of interest to zero. There's really nothing special about it at all. It comes from a trusted brand, if the list of features meets your requirements, and the price is right, buy it.
For someone with no interest in something you sure spent some time in this thread. Move along if this isn't your cup of tea. You aren't here to try to convince someone otherwise.
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Jan 27, 2024 6:56 PM
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p200002Jan 27, 2024 6:56 PM
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Quote from LovelySparrow901 :
You have to get to the 3800 to get xt32, which is the level of audyssey you want. MultEQ XT has been widely panned because the direction audyssey went with it. It added more correction in the highs rather than mids and bass where it most useful. You always had to get the 3xxx level Denon to start getting xt32. That why I've had the 3300, 3600, and now the 3800.
There is no audible improvement in going from the s970 to the x1800.
I realized my mistake after bought X1800H. S970 is no different from X1800H but cost much less.
Jan 27, 2024 7:02 PM
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gmxnoJan 27, 2024 7:02 PM
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Couple of weeks back a deal with this same receiver with same price had so much of interest from slickdeal community; why there isn't much love for this one, am I missing something.
Jan 27, 2024 7:34 PM
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DreamerbyDesignJan 27, 2024 7:34 PM
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Quote from LovelySparrow901 :
Lol. You seem very interested in my level of interest. I've already got a gf, so…move along 🤣
I'm thankful for the block feature. Welcome to the list
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Jan 27, 2024 9:30 PM
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MaroonCreature716Jan 27, 2024 9:30 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
The 305 should be better, it's a 9 channel receiver & you're paying almost $200 more.
I'm not sure they are the same buyer though either.

People mentioned RC, yes this has Audyssey's middle tier version vs Dirac Live.
Keep in mind Dirac Live does not include their sub/bass integration RC.
This receiver is capable of adding Audyssey's Editor App.

edit: for those that are interested in the 305, looks like it just dropped to $530 from the same seller(no they are not refurb/used either).
https://slickdeals.net/f/17257852-pioneer-vsx-lx305-elite-9-2-ch-av-receiver-529-free-s-h
There's been some terrible reviews out about the Denon S970H; the one guy on YouTube said he finally
returned his.
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Jan 27, 2024 9:44 PM
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LovelySparrow901Jan 27, 2024 9:44 PM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
There's been some terrible reviews out about the Denon S970H; the one guy on YouTube said he finally
returned his.
I'd like to see a double blind listening test of this avr versus some other "better" avr in the same price/power category, with all audio controls set to flat.
My prediction is they couldn't tell them apart 👍🏼
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Jan 27, 2024 10:14 PM
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slickinhbJan 27, 2024 10:14 PM
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Quote from supertester :
Same here. However the AV drops for a couple seconds every hour or so. Updated the firmware, using awesome cables. The same TV worked flawlessly with an Onkyo receiver.
Thank you for sharing your insight as an owner of the Elite 305. This reviewer [youtu.be] mentions that the center speaker output of his test unit dropped out every now and again when setting surround mode to Auto. Wondering if it's similar to what you're experiencing. Hope it starts working for you soon.

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