Denon's present (& future) receivers are Windows 7 Compatible
By Richard Lawler 
posted March 8th 2010 1:46PM
posted March 8th 2010 1:46PM
This probably isn't going to get you on or off of the Denon bandwagon by itself, but the company has just announced several of its networked receivers are officially compatible with Windows 7. We fell in love with the ease of Play To during our initial review, and the AVR-4310CI, AVR-3310 CI, AVR-990, AVR-4810CI (pictured above) of the 2009 line have run through the necessary testing to add this sticker to the collection of logos featured prominently on the front. If iPod docks are more your style, the ASD-51W and ASD-51N are promised to fit in just as seamlessly, with an additional indication that all of the company's (unnamed) upcoming 2010 models will earn the same designation. TOP-OF-THE-LINE DENON A/V RECEIVERS NOW COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 7
-- A/V Receivers Now "Compatible with Windows 7," Featuring Advanced Networking and Digital Media Streaming Capabilities; All Upcoming Models for 2010 to Also Earn Windows 7 Logo --
Mahwah, NJ, March 8, 2010 – Denon Electronics, one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, today announced that several of its advanced A/V receivers are now officially "Compatible with Windows 7," ensuring full compatibility with the new Microsoft operating system. Denon A/V receivers that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability with Windows 7 include Models AVR-4310CI (SRP: $1,999), AVR-3310CI (SRP: $1,499) and AVR-990 (SRP: $1,499), as well as the recently introduced AVR-4810CI (SRP: $2,999) 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver and the ASD-51W (SRP: $299) and ASD-51N (SRP:$249) Network Enabled iPod Docks. In addition, all of Denon's new receivers scheduled for introduction in 2010 will feature the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo.
Noted Jeff Talmadge, Director, Product Development & Systems Integration, Denon Electronics: "Denon engineers have made web access and interconnectivity high priorities in many of our advanced components, and we are delighted to be able to announce official compatibility with the new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 compatibility will let users dramatically expand their home entertainment universe and explore all kinds of exciting new options. With Windows 7's 'Play To' feature for example, users will be able to stream music, video and photos to any compatible device on their network quickly and easily, without any complicated setup procedure."
"In achieving this certification, Denon demonstrates to consumers that their receivers are compatible with Windows 7 for a seamless and reliable experience," said Mark Relph, Senior Director for Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp.
Denon's A/V receivers compatible with Windows 7 include some of the industry's most advanced networking capabilities, including Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity for control and digital media steaming. Users also enjoy an unprecedented level of network connectivity to many A/V components, including video display products and single speaker solutions, allowing them to stream audio files, pictures, Internet radio stations and more through connected devices.
-- A/V Receivers Now "Compatible with Windows 7," Featuring Advanced Networking and Digital Media Streaming Capabilities; All Upcoming Models for 2010 to Also Earn Windows 7 Logo --
Mahwah, NJ, March 8, 2010 – Denon Electronics, one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, today announced that several of its advanced A/V receivers are now officially "Compatible with Windows 7," ensuring full compatibility with the new Microsoft operating system. Denon A/V receivers that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability with Windows 7 include Models AVR-4310CI (SRP: $1,999), AVR-3310CI (SRP: $1,499) and AVR-990 (SRP: $1,499), as well as the recently introduced AVR-4810CI (SRP: $2,999) 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver and the ASD-51W (SRP: $299) and ASD-51N (SRP:$249) Network Enabled iPod Docks. In addition, all of Denon's new receivers scheduled for introduction in 2010 will feature the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo.
Noted Jeff Talmadge, Director, Product Development & Systems Integration, Denon Electronics: "Denon engineers have made web access and interconnectivity high priorities in many of our advanced components, and we are delighted to be able to announce official compatibility with the new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 compatibility will let users dramatically expand their home entertainment universe and explore all kinds of exciting new options. With Windows 7's 'Play To' feature for example, users will be able to stream music, video and photos to any compatible device on their network quickly and easily, without any complicated setup procedure."
"In achieving this certification, Denon demonstrates to consumers that their receivers are compatible with Windows 7 for a seamless and reliable experience," said Mark Relph, Senior Director for Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp.
Denon's A/V receivers compatible with Windows 7 include some of the industry's most advanced networking capabilities, including Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity for control and digital media steaming. Users also enjoy an unprecedented level of network connectivity to many A/V components, including video display products and single speaker solutions, allowing them to stream audio files, pictures, Internet radio stations and more through connected devices.
I own their last year denon 2310, that thing when dead after 1 week. It won't start. They had nice specs especially video upscale but the remote is awful and the quality is very big question, is made in china too. Kinda pricey consider the quality.
@techlord
You are basing their product quality off of one unit? Granted, it seems most receiver makers have bad batches or models from time to time (I sell them and have seen 1 in 3 returned dead on arrival), but to paint their 'quality as bad' because of your personal experience is a logical fallacy.
I have known people who had Honda's lemoned with less than 10,000 miles on the clock, and people who put 300,000 miles on supposedly unreliable German cars without more than routine maintenance.
How about building Media Center Extenders into some of these AV receivers?
@UnnDunn
ditto
@UnnDunn
Now that really would be the thing that got me "on the bandwagon". I guess with streaming from 7 it's not far off, but give it the MC UI and tuner support.. Then me and Mr. Denon can start talking money.
What are the advantages of a network connected receiver?
Is it simply for firmware upgrades?
@TrueEddie
RTFA
Denon's A/V receivers compatible with Windows 7 include some of the industry's most advanced networking capabilities, including Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity for control and digital media steaming. Users also enjoy an unprecedented level of network connectivity to many A/V components, including video display products and single speaker solutions, allowing them to stream audio files, pictures, Internet radio stations and more through connected devices.
@TrueEddie Not sure about this particular brand/model, but I know some that have network connections are able to do internet radio streaming.
Oh they are running windows 7 now? lol.
hope to see more home theater equipment compatible with 7, play to is a nice feature
i don't understand what the network connection is for? run an audio cable to the receiver and you get the same thing
does 3810, becomes 4310?