Receivers


Posted by flung in Denon and Receivers16 Sep 2009 03:34 pm

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Bored of your 7.1 channel A/V receiver? You’ll want to check out Denon’s latest 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver – the AVR-4810CI. Here are the major specs to the AVR-4810CI:

  • 140 watts per channel x 9 channels
  • Support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding
  • Multi-mono Block amp configuration with Free Assign amp configuration flexibility
  • Anchor Bay ABT-2010 advanced analog and digital video 1080p/24fps/60fps upconversion and deinterlacing with multi-cadence detection
  • Audyssey Dynamic Sound Expansion with front height and/or expanded width channels, with maximum 11.3 channel capability
  • Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ; Audyssey Pro Installer ready
  • HD Radio AM/FM tuner; XM and Sirius satellite radio ready
  • Six HDMI inputs, dual HDMI video outputs
  • Second zone video output is available via component with onscreen display for meta-data from iPod/XM/HD Radio/Streaming Audio
  • Two discrete AM/FM tuners
  • Rhapsody and Napster streaming audio support
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet

The AVR-4810CI will be available for $2999.00

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Posted by flung in Onkyo and Receivers25 Aug 2009 10:06 am

Onkyo announces three new A/V receivers in the form of the TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007, and TX-NR5007. This is great timing as I’ve been contemplating a receiver upgrade for some time and these new models will at least start putting pricing pressure on current inventories of Onkyo receivers. :)

In any event, here’s what you need to know about the three models (thanks to Crave for this info).

Onkyo TX-NR1007:

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  • 9.2 channel receiver – rated at 135 watts per channel
  • 6 HDMI inputs
  • Dual HDMI outputs
  • Support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX surround processing modes
  • Support for Internet streaming audio including Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner, and Sirius Internet Radio
  • DLNA 1.5 support
  • Analog video upconversion to 1080p using Faroudja DCDi Cinema processing
  • THX Loudness Plus
  • Audyssey sound processing modes (MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume)
  • THX Ultra2 Plus Certified
  • Available in Sept. for $1600

Onkyo TX-NR3007 comes with all the above features AND:

Onkyo TX-NR3007

  • 9.2 channel A/V receiver rated at 140 watts per channel
  • 7 HDMI inputs and one front panel HDMI input
  • Analog video upconversion using HQV Reon-VX processing
  • Front panel USB port
  • Dolby volume processing
  • Available in Sept. for $2100

Onkyo TX-NR5007 comes with all the above features AND:

Onkyo TX-NR5007

  • 9.2 A/V receiver rated at 145 watts per channel
  • 8 HDMI inputs including one front panel HDMI input
  • Two USB ports (one in the front and one in the back)
  • Available in Sept for $2700

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Posted by flung in Pioneer and Receivers02 Jul 2009 10:55 am

Pioneer Electronics announced four new Elite A/V receivers yesterday – the Elite SC-25, SC-27, VSX-21TXH, and VSX-23TXH. Here’s the low down on the four new models:

Elite SC-25:

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  • Compatible with iPhone
  • 7 Channel A/V receiver
  • ICEpower Class D Amplification
  • AIR Studios Monitor Sound Tuning Certification
  • 140 Watts x 7 Direct Energy ICEpower Amplification
  • Stereo Power: 140W x 2 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms)
  • (13+1) Modes Advanced Surround Modes
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit Analog to Digital conversion
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit Wolfson WM8740 DAC
  • Networking Entertainment featuring streaming Internet Radio, Rhapsody*, SIRIUS* and more.
  • 3-D Space Frame Construction with an ultra rigid trans-stabilizer
  • 48-Bit Deep Color and x.v. Color capabilities
  • PureCinema I/P conversion
  • 5 HDMI inputs with one in the front
  • Dual parallel HDMI outputs
  • 3 Component video inputs
  • Audio and photo streaming from your PC through an existing home network
  • 3-Zone Multi-Zone and Source (A/V)
  • Measures 16.56″ x 7.92″ x 18.12″ and weighs 40 lbs

Elite SC-27:

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  • Compatible with iPhone
  • 7 Channel Receiver
  • Direct Energy HD amplifier with ICEpower Class-D technology
  • THX Ultra2 PLUS
  • Burr-Brown Sampling Rate Converter
  • 48-Bit Deep Color and x.v. Color capabilities
  • AIR Studios Monitor Sound Tuning Certification
  • HDMI Ver. 1.3a (5 Inputs / 1 Output Including Front HDMI Input)
  • Standard definition upscaling to1080p
  • Surround power – 140W x 7 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms, All Channels Driven)
  • Stereo power – 140W x 2 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms)
  • (13+1) advanced surround modes
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit analog to digital conversion
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit Wolfson WM8740 DAC
  • Multi-Channel PQLS for Near Jitter-free Audio Transmission
  • Measures 16.56″ x 7.92″ x 18.12″ and weighs 40 lbs

 

Elite VSX-21TXH:

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  • Compatible with iPhone
  • 7 Channel Receiver
  • Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and THX Select2 PLUS
  • Direct Energy Class A/B amplifier
  • Advanced Sound Retriever-Multi (ASR) technology
  • 2-Channel PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System
  • Surround power – 110W x 7 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms, All Channels Driven)
  • Stereo power – 110W x 2 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms)
  • (13+1) Surround modes
  • HDMI (4 Inputs / 1 Output) with 48-bit Deep Color and x.v.Color
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit analog to digital conversion
  • Wolfson DAC
  • Front Panel USB Memory Audio and Photo Playback (MP3, WMA, JPEG)
  • Measures 16.56″ x 6.84″ x 17.04″ and weighs 36 lbs

Elite VSX-23TXH:

VSX-23TXH

  • Compatible with iPhone
  • 7 channel receiver
  • 3 zone A/V distribution
  • PQLS Multi-channel Surround (Precision Quartz Lock System
  • HDMI (5 Inputs / 2 Outputs Including Front HDMI Input)
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding
  • Surround power – 110W x 7 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms, All Channels Driven)
  • Stereo power – 110W x 2 (20Hz – 20kHz, .09% THD @ 8 ohms)
  • (13+1) advanced surround modes
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit analog to digital conversion
  • Wolfson DAC
  • Measures 16.56″ x 6.84″ x 17.04″ and weighs 37 lbs

The Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH and VSX-23TXH will begin shipping in July 2009 for the suggested retail prices of $700 and $900, respectively. Pioneer’s Elite SC-25TXH and SC-27 are shipping in August 2009 with the suggested retail prices of $1700 and $2000, respectively.

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Posted by flung in Apple iPhone and Apple iPod and Pioneer and Receivers27 May 2009 04:08 pm

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Pioneer Electronics announced that they are now shipping three new A/V receivers which seamlessly integrate the Apple iPhone and iPod into the home theater environment. The three receivers (the VSX-819AH,VSX-919AH, and VSX-1019AH) also feature proprietary technologies which attempt to “restore compressed audio data and recreate the dynamic listening experiences intended by the original musician.”

Common features on the new Pioneer A/V receivers include:

  • Easily plug your iPhone/iPod into the receiver
  • Full-color graphical user interface complete with album art
  • Auto Music Mute function when an incoming call is received on iPhone
  • Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) – designed for use with highly-compressed music files to ensure a more “dynamic audio experience when played through home audio speakers”
  • Auto Level Control (ALC) – equalizes the fluctuating volume levels that can occur with digital audio tracks and other inputs

Here’s a quick breakdown of the three new models:

Pioneer VSX-819H-K:

VSX-819H-K

  • 5-channel A/V receiver
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (as well as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS-Express, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6, DTS5.1)
  • 3 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output
  • Front USB port and included cable
  • 5 EQ bands
  • TI Aureus Digital Engine
  • HDMI Deep Color and xvYCC support
  • Aspect Ratio Adjust
  • 2 Component in/1 Monitor out
  • 3 AV in and 1 Rec out
  • 4 audio in and 1 rec out
  • 1 digital coaxial input
  • 2 digital optical input/output
  • 2-zone audio
  • 30 AM/FM station presets
  • MSRP of $299

Pioneer VSX-919AH:

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  • 7-channel A/V receiver
  • HDMI Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) for Jitterless Transmission from Music CDs
  • HDMI video conversion
  • Pioneer PureCinema video processing
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (as well as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS-Express, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6, DTS5.1)
  • 3 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output
  • Front USB port and included cable
  • 9 EQ bands
  • Freescale Digital Engine
  • HDMI Deep Color and xvYCC support
  • HDMI 1080p video repeater
  • Digital video converter to HDMI
  • Aspect Ratio Adjust
  • 3 HDMI in/1 out
  • 2 Component in/1 Monitor out
  • 3 AV in and 1 Rec out
  • 4 audio in and 1 rec out
  • 1 digital coaxial input
  • 2 digital optical input/output
  • 2-zone audio
  • 30 AM/FM station presets
  • MSRP of $399

Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K:

VSX-1019AH-K

  • 7-channel A/V receiver
  • 2nd Zone A/V distribution with Color On-screen Display
  • HDMI with 1080p video scaler
  • Pioneer PureCinema video processing
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (as well as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS-Express, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6, DTS5.1)
  • 3 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output
  • Front USB port and included cable
  • 9 EQ bands
  • Freescale Digital Engine
  • HDMI Deep Color and xvYCC support
  • HDMI 1080p video repeater
  • Digital video converter to HDMI
  • Aspect Ratio Adjust
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • 4 HDMI in/1 out
  • 2 Component in/1 Monitor out
  • 3 AV in and 1 Rec out
  • 4 audio in and 1 rec out
  • 1 digital coaxial input
  • 2 digital optical input/output
  • 2-zone audio
  • 30 AM/FM station presets
  • MSRP of $499

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Posted by flung in Receivers and Yamaha21 Feb 2009 06:50 pm

Looking to build out a new home theater system? Need a new receiver? Check out Yamaha’s new 2009 A/V receiver lineup consisting of five new models – the RX-V765, RX-V665, RX-V565, RX-V465, and RX-V365.

The top four models feature four 1080p compatible HDMI inputs (perfect for anyone with multiple HDMI enabled devices such as an Xbox 360, PS3, cable set-top box, Blu-ray player, etc.) as well as four pre-set SCENE buttons (for BD/DVD, TV, CD, and Radio) that configure the entire home theater system for the desired input.  The top three models upscale analog video to 1080p full HD resolutions. All the new models feature a full complement of audio decoders (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD).

RX-V665:

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  • 7.2 channel digital home theater receiver
  • Four 1080p HDMI inputs and one HDMI output
  • 90W x 7 RMS output power
  • PV_rxv665_remote Support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24/DTS Neo:6
  • iPod support with optional YDS-11
  • Bluetooth compatibility with optional YBA-10
  • Compressed Music Enhancer
  • XD HD Surround and Neural Surround
  • Sirius and XM Satellite Radio Ready
  • Two component inputs and one output
  • Fur composite A/V inputs
  • Two optical and two coaxial digital input/outputs
  • Front mini input for portables
  • Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24 bit D/A conversion
  • 17 surround programs
  • HDMI pass-through support
  • HDMI up-conversion to 1080p
  • 8 channel ext input
  • YPAO Automatic System Calibration
  • SCENE buttons for BD/DVD, TV, CD, and Radio
  • HDMI CEC functionality
  • Supports Deep Color, x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates, and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
  • Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
  • MSRP of $549.95

RX-V765:

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  • 7.2 channel digital home theater receiver
  • PV_rxv765_remote New SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) – quick and simple to use
  • YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
  • XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready
  • iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
  • Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
  • On-screen display
  • Front panel mini jack for connecting portable audio player
  • Dialogue Lift
  • iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel and on-screen display
  • HDMI CEC functionality
  • Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
  • Preset remote unit
  • Analog video upscaling to full HD 1080p
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out)
  • Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
  • 7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7)
  • Decoders for HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
  • Discrete amp configuration
  • Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification
  • Pure Direct
  • Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • Intelligent Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp or Surround Back <-> Front Presence or Zone 2 connection
  • CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs) with Adaptive DSP Level
  • Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
  • Compressed Music Enhancer
  • SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
  • Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240 ms)
  • Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
  • Remote input/output
  • Programmable +12V trigger output
  • MSRP of $649.95

RX-V565:

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  • PV_rxv565_remote 7.1 channel home theater receiver
  • New SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) – quick and simple to use
  • YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
  • iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
  • Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
  • On-screen display
  • Front panel mini jack for connecting portable audio player
  • iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel and on-screen display
  • HDMI CEC functionality
  • Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
  • New preset remote unit
  • Analog video upscaling to full HD 1080p
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out)
  • Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
  • 7-channel 630W powerful surround sound (90W x 7)
  • Decoders for HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
  • Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • Direct Mode for high quality sound reproduction
  • CINEMA DSP (17 DSP programs) with Adaptive DSP Level
  • Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
  • Compressed Music Enhancer
  • SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
  • Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240ms)
  • MSRP of $479.95

RX-V465:

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  • PV_rxv465_remote 5.1 channel digital home theater receiver
  • New SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) – quick and simple to use
  • YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
  • iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
  • Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
  • Front panel mini jack for connecting portable audio player
  • iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel
  • HDMI CEC functionality
  • Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
  • New preset remote unit
  • 5-channel 525W powerful surround sound (105W x 5)
  • Decoders for HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
  • Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • Direct Mode for high quality sound reproduction
  • CINEMA DSP (17 DSP programs) with Adaptive DSP Level
  • Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
  • Compressed Music Enhancer
  • SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
  • Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240ms)
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out)
  • Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
  • MSRP of $379.95

RX-V365:

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  • PV_rxv365_remote 5.1 channel digital home theater receiver
  • Four SCENE buttons offering easy operation (with 13 preset SCENE template)
  • iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
  • Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
  • Front panel mini jack input for connecting portable audio player
  • 9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies
  • Subwoofer phase select / Subwoofer out
  • Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
  • 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning
  • Speaker A or B selection
  • Preset remote unit
  • 5-channel 500W powerful surround sound (100W x 5)
  • 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI switching (2 in/1 out) including 1080p/24Hz repeat
  • Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit) pass through and x.v.Color pass through
  • CINEMA DSP with 8 DSP programs
  • Compressed Music Enhancer
  • Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA
  • Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-160ms)
  • MSRP of $249.95

[Check it out via CNET]

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Posted by flung in Receivers05 Jan 2009 01:19 am

NAD Electronics will be introducing two new A/V receivers at CES 2009 – the T 747 and T 737. Here’s the lowdown on the new receivers.

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The T 747 A/V Receiver features the following:

  • Up to 60 watts per channel (7 channels)
  • Includes the newest lossless audio CODECs from Dolby and DTS including TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
  • Auto Calibration function for easy speaker set-up
  • AM/FM tuners with 50 station presets
  • XM or DAB Ready sockets
  • Supports NAD optional IPD 1 and IPD 2 Docks for iPods
  • Supports 1080p
  • 4 HDMI inputs with repeater function
  • Video upscaler thanks to Faroudja DCDi technology
  • Second independent A/V zone
  • Two remote controls included
  • Available this month for $1299.

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The T 737 A/V receiver features the following:

  • Virtual inputs allows each user to customize setup
  • Speaker setups, levels, tone controls and surround modes can be customized
  • 40 watts per channel (seven channels)
  • Three surround modes cater to multi-channel DVDs with support for Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES
  • Auto Calibration function for easy speaker setup
  • AM/FM tuner with 50 station presets
  • XM or DAB Ready sockets
  • Supports NAD optional IPD 1 and IPD 2 Docks for iPods
  • Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI inputs
  • Uses less than one watt for standby power consumpton
  • Available in February for $799

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Posted by flung in Receivers03 Dec 2008 02:48 pm

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Above is the Rotel RSX-1560 Home Theater Receiver which was named a CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree. Features of the RSX-1560 Home Theater Receiver include:

  • 7.1 channel receiver
  • 7 x 100 watts of class D power (with assignable channels for bi-amp or second zone use)
  • Four HDMI 1.3 inputs
  • 1080p/24Hz Faroudja video processing
  • Assignable 12V triggers
  • RS-232C serial connectivity
  • 4U rack mountable package

The Rotel RSX-1560 has an MSRP of $2599 and will be on display at CES 2009 – I hope to get live pictures of it while there.

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Posted by flung in Apple iPod and Audio and Radios and Receivers and Speakers23 Nov 2008 11:04 pm

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If you’re like me then you probably spent a good deal of time putting together your home theater system and then finding it a good home in a rack of some sort. However, there are many of you who want something like this but don’t want to deal with the aspect of putting everything together – let alone finding a piece of furniture that’s ideal for the entire setup. Enter the GenevaSound Home Theater system – an all-in-one system combining audio components with a beautiful piece of furniture made out of one streamlined sideboard of thick, distortion free, hand-lacquered wood.

The GenevaSound Home Theater consists of the following:

  • All-digital 700 watt amplifier
  • Seven speakers and 12 inch subwoofer
  • CD player
  • Radio receiver
  • iPod/iPhone dock
  • Space for cable box, game console, DVD deck

Your TV set (which is NOT included of course) can be placed either on top of the GenevaSound Home Theater or wall mounted. All this integration comes at a pretty penny – $3999 worth.

[Check it out via BornRich]

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Posted by flung in Harman Kardon and Receivers12 Nov 2008 03:46 pm

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The Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2 channel A/V receiver won the 2009 International CES Best of Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award for the Audio Components category. The AVR 7550HD is Harman Kardon’s latest flagship A/V receiver (with a suggested retail price of $2799 – yeah.. I won’t be buying this one anytime soon) and features:

  • HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color support
  • Pass-through up to 1080p video
  • Faroudja DCDi Cinema digital video processing utilizing Torino chipset for 1080p video upscaling from all video sources
  • One of the first to include Dolby Volume technology – a new approach to delivering consistent volume levels across a wide variety of content, channel programming, and input sources
  • Includes Texas Instruments Aureus DA710 audio digital signal processor in a dual DSP implementation
  • New HD full color on-screen menu system
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
  • Built-in USB port for USB memory stick or streaming audio from a PC
  • Internet Radio Tuner
  • Automated room equalization and system calibration
  • Multi-room audio and video capability with A-BUS connectivity
  • XM-Ready capability
  • Comes with Harman Kardon Bridge II docking station for iPod

Again, this pricey receiver ($2799) will be coming out during the winter of 2009.

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Posted by flung in HDMI and HDMI switches and HDTV and Receivers01 Oct 2008 07:47 pm

silicon image logo I absolutely love the premise of HDMI. I love that a single cable carries all the information between two digital devices. It simplifies life, it simplifies the complexity behind a home entertainment system. However, if there’s one thing that I don’t love – it’s the insufferable, yet necessary, HDCP authorization process that occurs every time a device connects to an HDTV set. This process inevitably results in lag times whenever you switch between HDMI enabled inputs. How many of you suffer from this problem?  I know I do with my Samsung HDTV set. Switch to a new HDMI input and I get the “searching for a signal” message for 4 to 5 seconds. Utterly annoying!

Enter Silicon Image and their InstaPort Technology. With InstaPort Technology in devices such as HDTV sets, A/V receivers, and HDMI switches, HDMI input switching delays will be a thing of the past. A typical HDTV set will initialize the HDCP authorization process only when the input is selected – resulting in that perceivable delay. An HDTV set with InstaPort Technology will perform the HDCP authorization process when the HDTV connects to the device – not when the input is selected. InstaPort allows a digital television set to “perform simultaneous background HDCP authentication with all connected source devices as soon as they are connected to the DTV”.

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Folks .. I WANT this technology in my next HDMI switching component – whether it’s in my HDTV set or in my A/V receiver or in a standalone HDMI switch.

To that end, Silicon Image announced that InstaPort technology will be featured in Samsung’s next generation HDTV sets and is also under evaluation at nine of the top ten HDTV manufacturers for next year’s models. Throw this into a next generation A/V receiver and I’m so there!

[Check it out]

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