![]() ![]() Volume can be controlled from the device or the slider on the iTunes interface, as well as track skipping and other key commands. We tried it out and it works a treat – when you start playing a song it switches to AirPlay automatically and displays the name of the song on the front panel. The ability to stream songs from the likes of the iPhone 5, iPad 3 or iTunes on a PC or Mac is hugely convenient and like most things Apple invents it’s very easy to use. The appearance of AirPlay on the spec sheet is a real boon. The Denon AVR-1713’s network functionality (AirPlay, internet radio, DLNA streaming) is one of the things that sets it apart from the cheaper Denon AVR-1513. This network connection is crucial to many of the Denon AVR-1713’s key features. Two composite video inputs and one output, a subwoofer pre-out, FM antenna input and Ethernet complete the line-up. The lack of multichannel inputs, pre-outs or zone 2 outputs might make old-school audiophiles and multi-roomers look elsewhere, but you do get two sets of analogue stereo inputs and two digital audio inputs (one coaxial, one optical). There are four more HDMI inputs that support 3D passthrough, ARC and CEC, which covers the standard trio of Blu-ray deck, games console and TV receiver, leaving one for future expansion. On the rear panel, the Denon AVR-1713 hosts a modest array of sockets, but one that’s commensurate with the price. In terms of styling, it might not make your jaw drop (few AV receivers do) but its elegant, understated black finish and compact dimensions allow it to slip into your system with minimal fuss. These are flanked by large dials for input selection and volume. In the space below are a headphone jack, HDMI input, USB port and input for the auto setup microphone. The buttons (which control source and radio presets, status and dimmer) are discreetly lined up along the bottom edge of the LED panel so you hardly notice them. ![]() All the buttons and front connections are clustered together in the centre below the wide display panel, which has also been improved – it spells out format names and other words in a less cryptic way. The 2012 front panel is cleaner and less busy than last year’s range, with a lower button count and improved finish. Competition is fierce in the midrange market, with the Yamaha RX-V473 and Onkyo TX-NR515 already dazzling us with impressive features and performance, so let’s find out what Denon can bring to the table.Ĭosmetically, the Denon AVR-1713 has received a subtle but effective refresh. One of these is the 5.1-channel Denon AVR-1713, which sits one step up from the entry level AVR-1513 and is the cheapest model in the range to feature network functionality (AirPlay, internet radio and DLNA). Audio big gun Denon is looking to hit rivals where it hurts in 2012 with a range of feature-packed but performance-driven amps. ![]()
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