The Denon AVR-X4200W is a discontinued 7.2-channel network A/V receiver, known for its powerful audio processing, multi-room capabilities, and compatibility with early 4K and object-based surround sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Key Features and Specifications
Amplification: Features a powerful discrete 7-channel amplifier, rated at 125 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD, 2ch driven).
Surround Sound: Supports built-in Dolby Atmos (up to 5.1.2 or 5.2.2 without external amp, up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 with an external 2-channel amplifier) and is DTS:X ready (via a firmware update which was available in late 2015). It was also Auro-3D upgradeable through a separate paid firmware purchase.
Video: Equipped with 8 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs, all supporting HDMI 2.0a specification with 4K/60Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR (HDR10 only), and HDCP 2.2 compliance. It can also upscale lower-resolution video content to 4K Ultra HD.
Connectivity: Includes built-in Wi-Fi with a dual-antenna system and Bluetooth for wireless streaming, as well as a front-panel USB port.
Audio Processing: Utilizes the Audyssey Platinum suite of DSP algorithms, including Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room acoustic correction, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume. It also features Denon’s D.D.S.C.-HD Digital and AL24 Processing Plus for enhanced sound quality.
Multi-Room: Offers multi-source/multi-room capabilities with three zones and 13.2 channel pre-outs, allowing for flexible system configurations.