Error on the Denon website?

[bigkrazy155]

I'm shopping around for AVRs. One of my requirements is 11 channels of processing (almost certainly with some external help for amplifications). One of the receivers I'm considering is the Denon AVR-X4500h. Every review I've found (including that of Audioholics) indicates that it can handle processing 11 channels, however Denon's own website states it can only handle 9. Is this a mistake? Am I reading it wrong? Thanks for the help!

 

[NINaudio]

Found in their Q&A section:


Denon Support

· 21 days ago

Hey G Lo, The unit provides 11ch playback by assigning all nine internal amplifiers to the receiver's main zone and using an external 2ch amplifier for either the Front or Height 2 channels. Up to nine speakers can be powered by the receiver's amplifier, while two speakers are powered by an external amplifier. This amplifier configuration is compatible with up to 11.2ch and 7.2.4ch applications. We hope this helps if not you can always give us a call to have one of our expert technical support team members assist with this and any other concerns you may have.
Thanks, Denon North America

 

[bigkrazy155]

Found in their Q&A section:


Denon Support

· 21 days ago

Hey G Lo, The unit provides 11ch playback by assigning all nine internal amplifiers to the receiver's main zone and using an external 2ch amplifier for either the Front or Height 2 channels. Up to nine speakers can be powered by the receiver's amplifier, while two speakers are powered by an external amplifier. This amplifier configuration is compatible with up to 11.2ch and 7.2.4ch applications. We hope this helps if not you can always give us a call to have one of our expert technical support team members assist with this and any other concerns you may have.
Thanks, Denon North America

Ahhh, sorry I missed that! I appreciate the help!