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Today's show:
Today we give you our picks for A/V Receivers that we would buy
based on four budgets: less than $500, from $500 to $1000, from $1000
to $2000, and greater than $2000 (US).
7.1 Channel A/V Receiver with THX Select 2 Certification
($370 to $499)
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7 channel x 120 watts
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THX Select 2 Certified
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DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic II
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Video Conversion up-converts S-Video and composite video into component video Good priced entry level unit. Has support for WMA9 audio decoding. No multi zone support. Decent set of features for the price.
7.1 Channel A/V Receiver with Logic 7 Processing ($350 to $599)
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7 channel x 50 watts (high-current amplification)
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192kHz/24-bit digital converters
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EzSet+ to automatically set system
speaker levels
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Sleek styling
This is an entry model from a very high quality company.
They measure 50 watts per channel with all channels driven at full
power.
$500 to $1000
Yamaha HTR-5890 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Surround Receiver ($450 to $800)
- 7.1 Receiver (140W per channel)
- Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Digital EX (6.1), Dolby
Pro-Logic, Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, THX Select
(5.1,6.1 or 7.1), THX Surround EX (6.1 or 7.1)
- YPAO Automatic Audio Optimization
- Component Video Up Conversion
HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatibility The
receiver has multiple digital input sources. It is a multizone receiver
with support for up to three zones. Even though there aren't many 7.1
DVDs out it will simulate 7.1 with current Dolby Digital source
material
$1000 to $2000
7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Surround Receiver ($985 - $1300)
- 7 channel x 120 watts
- HDMI switching
- XM-ready
- Denon Link III Digital
- Multi-source/multi-zone capabilities
This
receiver has more inputs than you can shake a stick at. HDMI switching
but not upconverting. HDMI 1.1 compliant. Multi track audio and video
over one cable. Built-in XM-satellite radio capability. Audyssey
MultEQxt Room EQ to calibrate sound. The unit includes microphone
required for the auto calibration.
7.1 Channel THX Select Surround Receiver ($1350 to $1599)
- Full discrete wide range current feedback amplifiers delivering 7 x 110W
- THX Select certified
- 32 bit DSP with THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx and DTS
96/24
- Dolby Headphone
Marantz is a boutique company know for very high quality gear.
This unit has DVI switching capabilities and includes a three year
waranty. Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration (MRAC) uses an
internal signal
generator/analyzer to bring you the best audible performance in any
room.
Over $2000
7.1/9.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (~$3700)
- 200W rms per channel from 20Hz to 20kHz with < 0.5% THD
- Auto signal sensing input switching automatically turns the unit on, selects your source and surround mode
- 7.1 Channel Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX,
DTS, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 decoding, plus Sunfire's exclusive
Side-Axis outputs for 9.1 channels total playback! (An additional
stereo power amplifier is required for all 9.1 channels)
- Three 100MHz+ HDTV compatible wide-bandwidth component video inputs and two outputs
- Format conversion between S-VHS, component and composite video
The
ultimate home theater recevier designed by audio legend Bob
Carver. It really is the best of the best in single unit home
theater gear.
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