Due for launch early 2010. In the mean time, we do not have further details that we can answer by phone or email.

A new proposal from Denon.

There's no Blu-ray Disc / DVD Surround Receiver like it anywhere.

The S-5BD is richly endowed with video and audio technologies developed for highend models. No-compromise engineering has resulted in a new high-precision mechanism,
impeccable craftsmanship from years of experience in audio and home theatre product development, and a treasure-trove of state-of-the-art supporting technologies.

Advanced intelligent system automatically recognizes the speakers that are connected
and optimizes the system for the space in the room based on a 2-channel or 5-channel
speaker system.

Audiophile quality is the ultimate aim whether the S-5BD is used in a full-fl edged 5.1-channel home theatre, a 2.1-channel virtual surround system, or for enjoying stereo music sources. For stereo playback in particular, the S-5BD features the newly-developed 2-channel Dynamic Play Mode that automatically uses the amplifiers of 4 channels to drive the 2 front channels.

Other important features of the S-5BD include not only the ability to connect and enjoy an iPod or USB memory player but also Plug 'n' Play, an intuitive GUI, and a smart function that automatically selects a surround mode to suit the source being played. The innovative and versatile S-5BD eminently meets the challenges of the modern HD home theatre.

• Audio and video quality

- Newly developed original high-end class BD drive centre mechanism
- Direct Mechanical Ground construction concept
- Independent block construction to prevent unwanted mutual interference
- Independent power supplies for each stages (Digital, Power amplifier, Pre amplifier stages) to realise pure and stable performance, and lower standby power
- Simple & Straight Signal Path and Minimum Signal Path, integrates Denon A/V and Hi-Fi Components hi-quality sound design, for clean and pure sound
- Independent high-density PWBs to transfer pure signals

• AL24 processing

• Compressed Audio Restorer

• Strictly selected sound parts, and Denon custom made OFC winding coil for
improving linearity and speaker drive

• Speaker Flexibility

- Drivability of full-bandwidth speakers from 4 ohms to 8 ohms
- 2.1channel Dynamic Playmode
- Audyssey MultEQ

• Connectivity

- Convenient inputs in front (USB/HDMI/SD card/Audio in/Setup MIC/Phones)
- iPod Direct connectivity via USB port, USB (Mass Storage Class) connectivity
- Connectivity for Denon Networked Control Dock for iPod

• Ease of Use

- Plug ‘n Play (iPod/USB/Blu-ray/DVD/CD)
- Automatic sound mode
- Auto setup
- Advanced GUI
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume
- Easy to use remote control handset

• Supporting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic IIz

• Others

- Custom Install features
- 2 Source 2 Zone