For the ultimate surround sound experience, the AVR-2309CI is equipped with the latest high resolution surround sound decoding, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, along with DTS-HD Master Audio, for breathtaking fidelity with next generation formats such as Blu-ray. The powerful seven channel amplifier section features 100 watts per each channel, which features the ability to drive a 7.1 channel surround system or provide the option of a 5.1 channel surround system in the main room, with an additional speaker pair in another room with independent source selection. The video section features Faroudja DCDi video processing and up-conversion, along with three wideband HD component video inputs and four v1.3a HDMI inputs, with component-to-HDMI up-conversion that allows a single HDMI cable run to the HDTV. And, the AVR-2309CI is among the first to feature Audyssey’s Dynamic Volume, which automatically eliminates jarring volume jumps between TV shows and commercials, as well as Audyssey Dynamic EQ to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance, even at low volume levels. The Audyssey MultEQ in-room acoustic optimization system fine-tunes the response to match the acoustics of the speakers and the room, delivering the most natural tonal balance. Two remote controls are provided – one for the main room, and a simpler remote for second zone control.