I'm looking at getting a new AVR, I've got a speaker setup now for 7.1.4 Atmos / DTS X. I just don't have a receiver to power all 11 channels of audio, it's a SC85 that I bought at the time because my other SC-35 pioneer died. You guys know how it goes, that led me to install yet more speakers for the new 3D immersive audio stuff when I bought the 85. I would also like all the new 4k support - HDCP2.2 / HDMI2.0a. I keep coming across receivers like the denon 7200WA that will do everything except I have to buy an external 2 ch amp. I'm guessing that there doesn't exist a AVR that will do 11 channels powered or have I overlooked? How does the 2 ch amp thing work? More specifically, when I turn up the volume on the main AVR will it or will it not turn up the volume for the overhead 2 ch Atmos/DTSX speakers? I'm guessing not....any recommendations for a 2 ch amp for any of the newer AVR's? I would like to keep everything under $3k.
Currently have Definitive Technology BP7004's front right and left, CLR2500 center, BP2X's for sides/rears and for the overheads, Atmos DTS X, 5 1/4" in ceiling def techs.
Currently have Definitive Technology BP7004's front right and left, CLR2500 center, BP2X's for sides/rears and for the overheads, Atmos DTS X, 5 1/4" in ceiling def techs.