The Denon AVR-1509 is a versatile audio-video receiver designed to enhance the home entertainment experience. It features a 7.1-channel surround sound configuration, delivering immersive audio that supports a variety of formats for both music and movie soundtracks. The unit is powered by discrete high-current amplifiers, which offer a total output of 90 watts per channel, ensuring a high-quality sound performance across the frequency range. The AVR-1509 is equipped with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, allowing for advanced sound decoding capabilities. With multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, it supports 1080p video pass-through and also features scaling for standard definition sources. The receiver includes an integrated AM/FM tuner and offers several listening modes for music playback. The front panel has a convenient headphone output and inputs for external devices, including a USB port for connecting compatible media players. The setup and calibration process is simplified with Denon’s auto setup feature, which adjusts the acoustics based on the room dimensions. The remote control allows for easy navigation of settings and options, making it user-friendly.