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The Denon 2.2-Channel 8K A/V Network Stereo Receiver is a versatile hub for your home entertainment system, designed to deliver high-quality audio and video. Featuring 8K and 4K video passthrough with support for HDR types including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG, it ensures a stunning visual experience. Connectivity options abound with 6 HDMI inputs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay, allowing for seamless integration of your devices and easy app control. This receiver is ideal for those looking to centralize their audio and video sources with advanced networking capabilities and a robust set of input/output connectors, including a dedicated phono input for turntables.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $799.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The Denon 2.2-Channel 8K A/V Network Stereo Receiver is available at abt, crutchfield, adorama, bhphoto, starting at $799.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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