Specs:

Denon HEOSDRIVEHS2 | 8x70 Watts Streaming Amp

Amplifier section
8 Channels Class D Digital Amplification 60 watts per channel (20Hz~20kHz, .05%THD, 8 ohms, All channels driven) Bridged Amplifier Mode130 watts per channel
Pre-amp section
4 Pairs Stereo Pre-amp Outputs Drive external power amplifiers 4 USB Ports 1 for each zone
Wired Connection
Connect to the network using 1 of the 2 RJ-45 wired LAN ports.
Power Supply
100~240 Volts AC, 50~60 Hz auto-switching
What's In The Box
HEOS Drive, AC power cord x 4, Ethernet Cable, Quick Start Guide, 2 rack ears
Controls and Indicators
Power/standby; Ethernet status 1/2; Zones 1~4 active status
Weight in LBS
15.9 lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.5 x 17 x 15.6 inches (without rack ears) 3.5 x 19.125 x 15.6 inches (with rack ears)
Operating Temperature Range
41°F~95°F; 5°C~35°C

Features:

• NOW OFFERING HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO DELIVERING THE ULTIMATE LISTENING EXPERIENCE OVER NETWORK OR USB ALL IN THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR HOME.
  
• WHOLE HOME AMPLIFIED MULTI-ZONE AUDIO (4 HEOS ZONES)
  
• 8 CHANNELS CLASS D DIGITAL AMPLIFICATION; 60 WPC 8 OHMS; 4 OHMS COMPATIBLE; BRIDGE MODE
  
• PRE-AMP OUTPUTS FOR EACH ZONE
  
• DUAL RJ-45 ETHERNET LAN PORTS
  
• HEOS DRIVE COMES WITH REMOVABLE FEET AND ATTACHABLE RACK EARS, ALLOWING RACK OR SHELF PLACEMENT.
  
• STEREO/MONO SELECTABLE OUTPUT
  
• ONLY 2RU HIGH; REMOVABLE RACK EARS INCLUDED
  
• 3RD PARTY CONTROLLABLE
  
• DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY DIGITAL+ DOWNMIXING TO STEREO
  
• HEOS DRIVE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION IS FAST AND EASY VIA OUR HEOS APP (IOS, ANDROID, AND KINDLE)
  

Overview:

Whole home multi-zone amplifier in a single chassis. Designed by custom integration specialists for custom integration professionals, HEOS Drive is a unique 4 zone whole home audio distribution system with a Class D, 8 channel amplifier, all in a 2RU single tall chassis that features both Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital+ decoding with stereo downmixing.

Rated at 60 watts per channel into each of the 8 channels (20Hz~20kHz, .05% THD, 8 ohms, All Channels Driven), 1 or 2 stereo amp pairs can be bridged for single channel high power output (130 watts), and the HEOS Drive features low impedance drive capability (4 ohms).

Each zone in this multi-room amplifier features a stereo pair of pre-amp outputs, and each zone can be configured for stereo or mixed mono output. The matrix switching system features 2 optical digital inputs, 2 coaxial digital inputs and 4 analog stereo inputs, any of which can be assigned to any zone, and every zone features a dedicated USB port for connection to an external USB drive.

Equipped to handle virtually any combination of speaker configurations, HEOS Drive features built-in DSP high pass/low pass filters - set any output to full range, subwoofer or satellite speaker modes, with adjustable crossover points.

The speaker outputs feature 4-way binding posts that are compatible with banana plug terminations, and there are 4 12V trigger outputs. The chassis features quiet fan cooling for long term stability and operational reliability.

Review: