The VSX-D814-K powers 6 channels with an equal 100 watts and features advanced surround processing, with DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding. It also features manual MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) for optimal sound reproduction in any room.
1 Fine with a major drawback
I'm sure this receiver is just fine for watching movies etc., but if you do any sound design work and need to pay special attention to your audio, avoid getting this guy. This receiver has a fan inside of it and ANYTIME the receiver detects a signal it starts spinning and making VERY distracting noises. When I even listen to small sound snippets, the fan still spins. Why?? It's not like this would cause the unit to overheat... Don't even try disconnecting the fan because the unit will detect that it is no longer connected and it will reset itself. So... if you like the sound of your audio accompanied by a whirring fan, then this is the receiver for you.
