Product highlights:
Power and processing:
9-channel amplifier
140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
Hybrid Digital Amplifier Technology for efficient, clean power and low distortion
Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
Dirac Live™ advanced room correction software tailors the sound to your room with the included microphone
Digital and streaming music options:
BluOS multi-room compatibility with optional Bluesound wireless speakers
includes support for Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Deezer, Qobuz, and more (subscription required for some services)
supports internet radio from TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, and Slacker Radio
supports MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA-L, MQA, WAV, and AIFF file formats
Bluetooth streaming (transmitting and receiving)
Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home voice control assistants
Multi-room audio:
dual-zone capability with powered dual-room/dual-source output
surround back amplifier channels can be assigned to power speakers in Zone 2
only analog sources can be played in Zone 2
Audio performance features:
toroidal transformer delivers clean, consistent power to all channels
back surround speaker channels re-assignable for biamping front left and right speakers for improved performance
gold-plated A/V inputs/output connectors
detachable power cord
Connections:
HDMI 2.0 audio/video switching: 6 in, 2 out, including one front-panel input
HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports 4K Ultra HD video pass-through
supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
3 analog stereo RCA inputs, including a dedicated phono input
digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
7.1-channel analog audio preamp outputs for connecting optional external amplifiers
Wi-Fi dongle and extension cable for wireless connection to your home network
RS-232 and Ethernet port for use with optional 3rd-party automated control systems
General features:
MDC (Modular Design Construction) offers the ability to upgrade components for future format and feature compatibility
free BluOS controller app for iOS and Android devices
intuitive front-panel color touchscreen for easy operation
includes HTR 8 remote control (4 "AA" batteries included)
rack-mountable (3U-height)

Dimension and Weight

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
435 x 140 x 430mm (Gross)*

17 3/16 x 5 9/16 x 16 15/16″**
Net Weight
12.1kg (26.7lb)
Shipping Weight
15.5kg (34.2lb)