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Costco Just Stocked a Shockingly Affordable Hi-Fi Gem from a Legendary Japanese Brand

The retail giant is getting even more serious about home hi-fi.

Black Denon audio receiver and gray Polk center speaker on a wooden media console under a wall-mounted TV.Denon

By Tucker Bowe

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Denon is a heritage Japanese hi-fi manufacturer that is best known today for its high-quality AV receivers, which can range from several hundred bucks to several thousand (its flagship model, AVR-A1H, costs a $7,200).

Now, the brand is releasing the Denon AVR-S270BT, a new entry-level AV receiver — in fact, it’s the brand’s most affordable current offering — that’s designed for those building out a more extensive home audio system for the first time.

Even more interesting, Denon’s newest AV receiver will be available at Costco. So if you’re a Costco member, you can get a pretty ridiculous discount on this already-affordable home theater component.

Denon AVR-S270BT

Black Denon audio receiver with display and control knobs between two black Polk bookshelf speakers on a black cabinet under a wall-mounted TV.
The Denon AVR-S270BT is the brand’s most affordable AVR offering.
Denon

Denon’s most affordable AVR

Let’s start with the actual Denon AVR-S270BT.

It’s a 5.1-channel AV receiver, meaning it can drive five different speakers and a subwoofer. So it can be the central hub of a surround sound system featuring a center channel, two front-side speakers, two rear-channel surrounds and a wired subwoofer.

The amplifier inside is capable of delivering 70 watts per channel (into 8 ohms). According to the brand, the AVR-S270BT is “designed to make home theater more accessible without compromising performance.”

Close-up of a black Denon audio receiver front panel with a large volume knob, power button, quick select buttons, and a digital display showing "DTHD.
The Denon AVR-S270BT is a 5.1-channel AVR that can dish out 70 watts per channel.
Denon

The Denon AVR-S270BT connects to your TV via HDMI ARC, just like today’s popular soundbars. It features five HDMI inputs and supports 4K HDMI passthrough with HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG, making it a good option for your various consoles and media players.

The one caveat is that Denon’s AVR-S270BT does not support Dolby Atmos, which, admittedly, might make it a non-starter for serious home theater enthusiasts.

Additionally, the Denon AVR-S270BT also supports Bluetooth, allowing you to stream audio from your smartphone directly to the system.

Black Denon AV surround receiver with digital display on a wooden cabinet against a light wall.
The Denon AVR-S270BT is the only AVR that Costco currently sells.
Denon

Costco now sells AVRs

As previously mentioned, Costco will be selling the Denon AVR-S270BT, which is a significant development.

In recent years, Costco has become increasingly serious about offering great home audio. It currently sells speakers, soundbars and home theater systems from the likes of Sonos, Samsung, Klipsch and KEF. But now the retail giant is adding AVRs to its mix, too.

Black AV surround receiver AVR-S270BT with digital display showing "B-ray" and large silver master volume knob.
If you shop at Costco, the Denon AVR-S270BT is $100 less expensive.
Denon

That’s right, at the time of writing, Costco doesn’t appear to be selling any AVRs, meaning that the Denon AVR-S270BT will be its first.

Not only that, but if you buy from Costco, you can save a hundred bucks. Normally priced at $399, Costco will be selling the Denon AVR-S270BT for just $299, which is a pretty great deal.

Black Denon AVR-S270BT AV surround receiver with digital display and control knobs on a white reflective surface.
The Denon AVR-S270BT is available now.
Denon

Price and availability

There are two ways to buy the Denon AVR-S270BT in the US. You can buy it from Denon’s website, where it is priced at $399. Or you can buy from Costco, where it is priced at $299.

Note: The Denon AVR-S270BT was just announced today, and at the time of writing, it does not yet appear on Costco’s website.

About the Author:

Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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