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Marantz NR1604: new 7.1 Slim AV Receiver with 1080p Upscaling, Prologic IIz and AirPlay
After the Marantz NR1504, the Marantz NR1604 is the second amp announced by the manufacturer, still in slim format but in 7.1. It also provides network functions, but also offers a scaling 1080p feature, and is also seen with a few extra watts.
The Marantz NR1604 sees the power switch to 7 x 90 W (6 ohms) against the 60W x 7 of last year’s model, it has the HD audio decoders including Prologic IIz, which allows the use of conventional 5.1 by assigning two Front High speakers. Zone 2 is also usable in 2.0. Calibration is supported by the Audyssey MultEQ, the Audyssey Dynamic Volume & Dynamic EQ audio processing is also in this receiver. For the rest there is the Pure Direct mode...
Denon AVR-E200: an affordable 5.1 Amplifier with HD audio and 4 HDMI inputs
Denon begins to lift the veil on the first part of its new range of amplifiers for 2013, the Denon AVR-E200 is the most affordable model, but without new features compared to last year, the specifications remain exactly the same those of the AVR-1513.
The AVR-E200 is a conventional 5.1 amplifier equipped with a discrete amplification of 110 W per channel under 6 ohms, so 75 W / 8 ohms. It offers a Dolby True HD and DTS-HD, however not automatic calibration, all settings are manually with the possibility to switch to the setup wizard.
There are 4 inputs/1 output HDMI 1.4 (1080/24p, 3D, ARC …), but once again we see the gradual disappearance of the rest of the connectivity which comprises...
Onkyo TX-NR515 A/V Receiver Review
The TX-NR515 is part of a quartet of new lower-priced receivers that Onkyo introduced back in February, with prices ranging from $299 to $699. The TX-NR515 lacks the THX Select2 Plus certification you get in the step-up TX-NR616 ($699); otherwise, the two are quite similar in performance technologies and features. The TX-NR515 is a 7.2-channel receiver with a listed 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, plus the option to add a powered second zone. It uses 24-bit/192kHz Burr-Brown DACs and includes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA decoding, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIz with front height channels and Audyssey 2EQ room correction with Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. (The TX-NR616 adds a zone-three line...
Yamaha Aventage, the premium audio
Yamaha announced its new series of Aventage AV amplifiers that includes four models: RX-A820, RX-A1020, RX-A2020, and RX-A3020.
RX-A3020
This new range incorporates all the know-how of the brand including the famous DSP HD3 and 3D cinema that provide better sound immersion. There are also compatibility with the AirPlay standard specific to Apple devices and the possibility (on RX-A3020) to broadcast...
Onkyo unveils three new A/V receivers
Onkyo presents three A/V amps models: a 9 ch Network AV receiver, the TX-NR5010, a cheaper alternative but still 9 channels, the Network AV TX-NR3010, and finally, the power in 7 channels, the TX-NR1010.
Press Release
06/27/12- UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (6/27/12) – Onkyo, the world’s leading manufacturer of home theater and hi-fi equipment, announces the release of three new models at...
Marantz SR6007: Premium A/V Receiver
Marantz presented with more detail its new A/V receiver 7.2 channels – the SR6007 model – which is an ideal multimedia gateway, even for large Home Cinema builds.
Displaying on its front the metal gauge, emblem of the Marantz brand, this newcomer has the same features such as DLNA audio streaming, Android integration, listening to Internet radio stations, the AirPlay feature from iTunes...
Marantz NR1603 and NR1403: new slim AV receivers
Marantz has announced the release of two new AV receivers that work easily as a stereo or Home Cinema. With the new slim chassis, these two devices are particularly thin which does not prevent them to offer quality components supporting excellent reproduction of soundtracks.
The two new receivers, the Marantz NR1603 and NR1403, have an HDMI input on the front and five HDMI inputs at the back for connecting...
Sony STR-DA5700ES AV Receiver with Internet connection
Sony’s flagship STR-DA5700ES AV receiver is the heart of the ultimate home theater experience with 130 watts per channel, the wide selection of home network, Internet video and audio streaming options (including Netflix), second-zone CAT5 expansion, Sony’s DCAC EX auto calibration, the simplicity of activity-based navigation, seamless integration with control systems and more.
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