Denon S81 Literature/Product Sheet - Page 1

Personal Audio System S-81 Main Unit s Simple, compact design with versatile connectivity and ease of use inherited from Denon's S series The S-81 has been built on the design concept inherited from Denon's S-301 home theater system that was released last year and has since received considerable acclaim. This design features ease of operation combined with a visually pleasing appearance in a round form that integrates the main unit and speakers. The front panel on the main unit is made of tactile aluminum, and the control keys have been arranged in a layout that make them easy to find even for beginners. The speaker output terminals have a unique shape with easy-to-handle one-touch cable connection jacks that are color-coded for the Left and Right channels. s High-power 50W+50W digital amp The compact body of the main unit houses a robust 50W+50W power amp. Despite its compact size, this amp reproduces music through the speakers with considerable detail and power on a rock-stable foundation. The amp also has a built-in Speaker Optimize filter circuit that takes maximum advantage of the speakers' characteristics to ensure high-grade audio reproduction from the overall system. s iPod® support The front panel includes a port for connecting Apple Computer's iPod music player via a dedicated cable that comes with the S-81. iPod playback versatility can be expanded by connecting Denon's separately available ASD-1R iPod Control Dock to a dedicated control port and other terminals on the rear panel. With the ASD-1R, the user can enjoy not only music from the iPod but also video on a TV monitor, and the remote control unit that comes with the S-81 can be used to control the iPod.* *Supports 3rd-generation and later iPods equipped with a dock connector. Some features may not work depending on the version of the software used. s Analog Music Input, for connecting a portable player The front panel also provides a mini-jack input terminal for connecting a portable digital or analog audio player and enjoying music from the player in high sound quality. s MP3 and WMA audio files supported The S-81 plays MP3 and WMA audio files stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs*. Music libraries on computers or portable digital audio players can also easily be enjoyed through the S-81. The names of files, artists, and tracks are shown on the S-81's large display * Some discs may not be playable due to poor writing conditions or other factors. s Optical digital output terminal s Useful CD playback functions The S-81 provides two types of playback patterns: Repeat Play, Random play and Program Play. s XM Satellite Radio Ready with optional XM Passport System* *Subscription to XM services also required. s 60-station FM/AM Preset Up to a total of 60 FM/AM stations can be preset and called up through the system remote control unit. A convenient Auto Preset Memory feature is also provided. s Handy Timers The S-81 includes an "Everyday Timer" that automatically turns on and off the power at a preset time each day, a "Once Timer" that automatically turns on and off the power that has been preset once during the day, and a "Sleep Timer" that automatically turns off the power in a time interval that can be preset in 10-minute increments from 10 to 60 minutes. s Remote control unit with simple design The buttons that are most often used have been arranged so that they are easy to find and operate. The other buttons are accessed by simply opening a small door. s MONO OUT terminal equipped Speaker System s A marriage of European sound design and Denon engineering In the history of audio, Denon speakers have been developed on a foundation of European taste from such countries as Denmark and England. The S-81's speaker system represents the result of collaboration between Denon engineers and European sound designers intimately familiar with classical music. The speakers have been tuned to produce a European sound that tastefully matches the main unit. These compact speakers have been carefully crafted with the latest technology and materials to produce a sound that is sensitive to the music.