What does the AVC stand for in Denon x8500?
Emily Sparks
Published Mar 08, 2026
What does the AVC stand for in Denon x8500?
The AVC rather than AVR prefix on the X8500 gives a clue to the new model’s amplifier rather than receiver status; so it’s less of a replacement for the X7200 and more of a return to Denon’s big AV amplifiers of the past like the AVC-A1HDA.
What kind of sound does Denon x8500h have?
Well the X8500H can deliver a 9.1.4 or 7.1.6 Dolby Atmos experience, as well as DTS:X and Auro-3D (via a free firmware update later in the year). In addition there are audiophile components, not to mention support for Spotify and Tidal, along with Denon’s HEOS multi-room system.
Is the Denon x6500 a good stereo amp?
As for AL32 it does do a very good job with multi channel music and does have an effect on any soundtrack. I have two versions of it, AL32 on my X6500 and AL32+ on the DCD 2500 NE SACD player. I think it is superb on the player but that is playing straight into an integrated stereo amp.
Which is the latest AV amplifier from Denon?
The AVC-X8500H is Denon’s latest flagship AV amplifier and replaces the previous AVR-X7200WA at the top of their range.
How many channels does the Denon x8500 have?
First and foremost the X8500 has 13 channels of built in amplification and, perhaps more importantly, it also includes 13.2-channel processing which makes it the first AV amplifier or receiver that can handle that many channels at once. What does that mean?
What’s the temperature of Denon avr-x8500h AVR?
The 8500H is a beast: it is both deep and heavy. Thankfully the transformer is centrally located so as manageable as 51 pounds can be: In use, the AVR-X8500H ran a bit cooler than its lower end siblings. I think I measured a post-testing temperature of 45 degrees C.
Is the Denon avr-x8500h compatible with Alexa?
The Denon’s graphical setup and help sections are suitable for the novice or the seasoned installer The setup shows you visually which terminal connects to each speaker. The X8500H supports both Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri (via AirPlay2) and josh.ai on high-end smart home automation systems. I tested Amazon Alexa.
The AVC-X8500H is Denon’s latest flagship AV amplifier and replaces the previous AVR-X7200WA at the top of their range.