Audio and video component manufacturer Onkyo has introduced its new TX-SR804 home theater receiver, intended to serve as the centerpiece of discerning home theater installations. The TX-SR804 boasts THX Select2 Certified 7.1 channel audio, with each channel getting 105 watts of amplification. The TX-SR804 also sports XM Satellite Radio compatibility, bi-directional RS-232 for integration with home automation systems, and let’s not forget the 1080p repeater switching, with the capability to up-convert all video sources to HDMI for one-cable hookups of most display and source equipment. Video inputs include HDMI, component, S-Video, and composite; other ports include Ethernet and analog and digital audio inputs—and in addition to THX audio, users will be able toe take advantage of DTS and Dolby features. The TX-SR804 is available now for $1,099
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Integra Debuts Build-To-Order DTR-10.5
Integra has taken a lesson from ‘build-to-order’ computer manufacturers with its new top-of-the-line DTR-10.5 THX Ultra2, 7.1-channel, 150 watt home theater receiver. This receiver is unique in itsuse of removable card-based circuit modules to provide a wide range of features, performance, and connectivity options.
The DTR-10.5 and the first seven optional modules will be available in April. As new technologies appear on the market, Integra will develop new modules, with the first of these to debut in the fall of 2004.
Customers will work with their Integra dealer and an on-line configuration wizard to customize their own personal receiver. The dealer then places the order, and Integra will assemble and test the unit to be sent to the dealer.
Linn intros Classik Movie System Di
A new processor platform supports surround sound playback of external analogue and digital sources. The Classik Movie Di is an all-in-one total entertainment system and an alternative to audio and video separates.
The Classik Movie Di, like the standard Classik Movie, integrates DVD and CD playback with an AM/FM tuner, multi-channel power amplification and multiroom distributed audio.
Classik Movie Di also offers the performance and multi-room plug-and-play features of the Classik Movie together with additional processing power and surround sound decoding from external digital and analogue sources.
Linn announces Classik Movie System Di
A new processor platform supports surround sound playback of external analogue and digital sources. The Classik Movie Di is an all-in-one total entertainment system and a cost effective high performance alternative to audio and video separates.
The Classik Movie Di is the most powerful Classik home entertainment solution from Linn and, like the standard Classik Movie, it integrates DVD and CD playback with an AM/FM tuner, multi-channel power amplification and multiroom distributed audio.
Classik Movie Di also offers the performance and simple multi-room plug-and-play features of the successful Classik Movie together with flexibility, additional processing power and surround sound decoding from external digital and analogue sources.
