Denon AVR-X6700H AVR Review (Updated)

[rccarguy]

Did this AVR shut down with the amp test, like the previous 6700?

 

[rvsixer]

Hey I need a memory jog. I did a search here first, but nothing came up like in the 3700/4700/8500 threads.
The X6700 was affected by the AKM fire and subsequent switch to the lower SINAD T.I. DAC implementation, yes? New/newer units will have the T.I. DAC's, while older ones have AKM's (and is it s/n that tells them apart)?

Or did 6700 escape the switch? Thanks!

 

[CyrusTheGreat_600BC]

Hey I need a memory jog. I did a search here first, but nothing came up like in the 3700/4700/8500 threads.
The X6700 was affected by the AKM fire and subsequent switch to the lower SINAD T.I. DAC implementation, yes? New/newer units will have the T.I. DAC's, while older ones have AKM's (and is it s/n that tells them apart)?

Or did 6700 escape the switch? Thanks!

Denon Replaces AKM AK4458 DAC IC in X4700H and X6700H

Per the Denon website (Google translation from Japanese) in Japan in the product information for at least the X4700H and X6700H AVR's: "The D / A converter IC has been changed since the spring of 2021." The previous DAC IC in the two products is the 8-channel AK4458. This is a rather...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[rvsixer]

Perfect, thanks.

 

[soundofsilence]

I just bought the 6700H as it was selling at a reduced price here in the UK, in case anyone has any questions

 

[hutt132]

Is there a way to have Multi Ch Stereo only play out of the front 3 speakers when all 11 speakers are connected to the unit?
For instance with music, you can quickly swap between Stereo (2 channel) and Multi Ch Stereo (11 channel), but I want a mode to play out of the front 3 channels.

 

[rvsixer]

Different preset should work?

 

[amper42]

Is there a way to have Multi Ch Stereo only play out of the front 3 speakers when all 11 speakers are connected to the unit?
For instance with music, you can quickly swap between Stereo (2 channel) and Multi Ch Stereo (11 channel), but I want a mode to play out of the front 3 channels.

Denon doesn't offer a setting to only play fronts and center with multi-channel stereo but if you are using external amps you can simply turn on only the amps associated with the speakers you want to play.

 

[AdamG]

Denon doesn't offer a setting to only play fronts and center with multi-channel stereo but if you are using external amps you can simply turn on only the amps associated with the speakers you want to play.

Correct me if I am wrong here. Doesn’t this unit allow for 2 separate configurations/Calibrations? If so he could use one of the Configurations to set the unit to the three fronts (LRC) and sub(s) and just switch between the two configurations as he likes. I did not read the manual for this specific model, so it may not have this feature. Just a suggestion.

 

[rvsixer]

Correct me if I am wrong here. Doesn’t this unit allow for 2 separate configurations/Calibrations? If so he could use one of the Configurations to set the unit to the three fronts (LRC) and sub(s) and just switch between the two configurations as he likes. I did not read the manual for this specific model, so it may not have this feature. Just a suggestion.

I don't have a 6700 in hand, but according to the manual yes that should work (post #447).
Setup speaker config as LCR only, select Multi Ch Music mode, save as a preset. Use the other speaker preset for full multichannel playback. Easily switch between the two presets via remote.

@amper42 may know something we don't though, having had hands on experience with last gen Denon's.

 

[Brambo67]

Is there a way to have Multi Ch Stereo only play out of the front 3 speakers when all 11 speakers are connected to the unit?
For instance with music, you can quickly swap between Stereo (2 channel) and Multi Ch Stereo (11 channel), but I want a mode to play out of the front 3 channels.

Just out of interest; why would you want something like this?

 

[amper42]

I don't have a 6700 in hand, but according to the manual yes that should work (post #447).
Setup speaker config as LCR only, select Multi Ch Music mode, save as a preset. Use the other speaker preset for full multichannel playback. Easily switch between the two presets via remote.

@amper42 may know something we don't though, having had hands on experience with last gen Denon's.

That's a bit more complicated than simply turning off the amp to speakers I don't want playing but it certainly could be done. You would need to run a new Audyssey profile with only the speakers you want to use. Then save it as one of the two preference or save it on the iPad/Phone and load it when desired to the Denon. Good suggestion!

 

[rvsixer]

That's a bit more complicated than simply turning off the amp to speakers I don't want playing but it certainly could be done. You would need to run a new Audyssey profile with only the speakers you want to use. Then save it as one of the two preference or save it on the iPad/Phone and load it when desired to the Denon. Good suggestion!

Hmmm I see it as much easier:
1) Preset method: Set up once and run RC once (speaker preset saves not only the speaker settings, but all RC and other settings as well)...after that it is instant changing between the modes (this in particular was a requirement of the OP). RC is optimized for each speaker setup.
2) Turn off/on amps: Have to have external amps (not necessary with preset method), and must turn all amps off (and then back on again) each time you change modes (does not meet instant changing of modes requirement). Also RC would likely change between the two speaker setups, if so one would be compromised unless you ran new RC each and every mode change.

But hey everyone is different in how they work

 

[hutt132]

Just out of interest; why would you want something like this?

To have a louder sound stage and a more defined center than a phantom center.

 

[OCA]

Is there a way to have Multi Ch Stereo only play out of the front 3 speakers when all 11 speakers are connected to the unit?
For instance with music, you can quickly swap between Stereo (2 channel) and Multi Ch Stereo (11 channel), but I want a mode to play out of the front 3 channels.

I've added an integrated amp with a DAC to the system which is connected to both my digital music source and the AVR's front pre-outs. I can get a proper phantom image with just the front left and right speakers with stereo music. Cleaner, higher power and the ability to apply sophistaced FIR filters to the digital source helps with that. The AVR is more relaxed and not only it can feed the rest of the channels more dynamically but also you get the option to run another pair of surround channels (13.2 in your case) if you so wish.

 

[Brambo67]

To have a louder sound stage and a more defined center than a phantom center.

Aha, sort of stereo with a '+'

 

[Dobbyisfree]

That's a bit more complicated than simply turning off the amp to speakers I don't want playing but it certainly could be done. You would need to run a new Audyssey profile with only the speakers you want to use. Then save it as one of the two preference or save it on the iPad/Phone and load it when desired to the Denon. Good suggestion!

Unless you use MultEQ-X where you wouldn't have to remeasure to set up different presets with reduced number of channels.

 

[rvsixer]

Unless you use MultEQ-X where you wouldn't have to remeasure to set up different presets with reduced number of channels.

Good to know MultEQ-X can do this.
I myself couldn't/wouldn't spend $200USD just for adding a new speaker preset RC, when I could just run RC once and for free to achieve the same thing. But if I needed MultEQ-X for its other functionality, yes.

 

[DrStranger]

Can anyone tell me if all the 4k hdmi ports on the back are 120hz capable? I searched the manual but was unable to find it. I have a chance to buy this used, since the pricing of avr here where I live are insane I might considering to buy it.

Thanks.

 

[tjcinnamon]

Can anyone tell me if all the 4k hdmi ports on the back are 120hz capable? I searched the manual but was unable to find it. I have a chance to buy this used, since the pricing of avr here where I live are insane I might considering to buy it.

Thanks.

They are. I have a x4700 and run a PC with 120Hz 4K Variable Refresh Rate.