Denon AVR 3311 CI AV receiver that provides all latest audio formats, it possesses high connectivity, well integrated with iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. Has the ability to access to internet radio and DLNA streaming and the first to support Apple AirPlay.
The AVR 3311 CI has the largest display design of the AV receiver , it has little more curvaceous body. Only a few buttons with two knobs for input selection and volume control with small switches for Zone sources. Underneath the front exterior flap hides the USB input and HDMI port combined with menu button and a D-pad for the rest of the functionality.
It conveniently has two remotes for the two different zones plus they glow in the dark for easy locating.
The display are full color user interface. (IU) it supports 3D pass-through an increasingly popular feature which means an enhance experience when watching 3D movies.
According to the manufacturer it is the first to support Apple AirPlay enable for iPod Touch, iPhone/iPad allowing direct streaming from Handheld sets. It is compatible with Apple TV. Being very versatile it is highly connective by having Denon Ethernet port access to internet radio, Flickr and
DLNA. For people in the US the have access to both Rhapsody and Napster.
The Denon AVR 3311 CI runs on the Audssey setup. It has six HDMI port decode all format such as Doblby TrueHD and output Dolby Pro Logic llz streams. components & 2 S-Video Jacks. 7.1-channel
analog output for connecting to a power amp.
Quick Specs
- Product type: AV network receiver
- Amplifier output details: 125 Watt – 8 Ohm – 20 – 20000 Hz – THD0.05 % – 7 channel(s) (Surround) 165 Watt – 6 Ohm – THD0.7 % – 7 channel(s) (Surround)
- Built-in decoders: Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II DTS decoder DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Dolby Digital EX DTS-HD High Resolution DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS Neo:6 Dolby Pro Logic IIz DTS Express Dolby TrueHD DTS 96/24
Value for Money
Hesitant about the purchase the Denon AVR 3311 CI, it should be noted that it almost identical to the Marantz SR700. However, with a cheaper price tag.
As you could see here the specification for the Marantz SR7005 are the same as above and the below two diagrams show the back of the two systems.
Marantz SR7005 Back View
Denon AVR 3311CI Back View
As you can see there are only slight variations in the placements of the ports but they are the same ports and sockets.