If you have a display that can handle it, Denon now has a receiver that can send it. Denon’s new AVR-X4000 ($1300) is capable of providing 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) resolution to your modern displays, plus much more. The Denon AVR-X4000 is a 7.2 networkable HTR that has too many features to mention, but I’ll give it a shot. Features include support of Apple AirPlay and media streaming, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room acoustic measurement and correction, 125 watts per channel, Dolby TrueHD audio decoding, support for three zones, 7 HDMI inputs, and 3 HDMI outputs for multiple screens. Denon makes great mid-range products and the AVR-X4000 looks like another great addition to the family.
The Thodio iBox XC ($800+) combines old school aesthetics with modern functionality. Each box is crafted from hard woods like teak, zebrawood, and oak. No detail is overlooked. The drivers are filtered Kevlar coaxial speakers with soft dome tweeters and power is derived from a 2 x 100 watt Tripath TK2050 amplifier. Options include an […]