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Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi Receiver: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $1,500
  • 140-Watts x 7 into 8 ohms
  • Processing Modes: DD, DD-EX, ProLogicIIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, DTS, DTS-ES/Discrete/Matrix/Neo: 6, DTS 24/96, Windows Media Audio
Features We Like: THX Select2-Certified, HDMI 1.1 and i.LINK switching, MCACC auto calibration and room EQ, component video switching, transcoding of analog video to HDMI with upconversion to 720p or 1080i by Faroudja, two coaxial and five toslink optical digital audio inputs, one 7.1-channel analog audio input, 7.1-channel preamp outs, USB, XM and iPod compatible, AV sync delay, multi-source/multi-zone
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Sony STR-7100ES Receiver: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $2,000
  • 170-Watts x 7 into 8 ohms
  • Processing Modes: DD, DD-EX, ProLogicIIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, DTS, DTS-ES/Discrete/Matrix/Neo: 6, DTS 24/96
Features We Like: HDMI, component and i.LINK switching, transcoding of analog video to HDMI, Direct Drive Digital Amps, three coaxial and five toslink digital audio inputs, multichannel analog inputs, preamp outputs, amplifier channels can be relocated to power separate zones, multi-source/multi-zone
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Rotel RSX-1057 Receiver: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $1,499
  • 75-Watts x 5 into 8 ohms
  • DD, DD-EX, ProLogicIIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, DTS, DTS-ES/Discrete/Matrix/Neo: 6, MP3, MPEG multichannel, HDCD
Features We Like: HDMI 11 switching, transcoding of composite and S-Video to component video, three coaxial and two toslink digital audio inputs, one 7.1-channel analog audio input, preamp outs, expandable to 7.1-channels, massive overbuilt power supply, multi-source/multi-zone
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Denon AVR-2807 Receiver: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $1,099
  • 110-Watts x 7 into 8 ohms
  • Processing Modes: DD, DD-EX, ProLogicIIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, DTS, DTS-ES/Discrete/Matrix/Neo: 6, DTS 24/96
Features We Like: HDMI 1.1 and component video switching, auto calibration with Audyssey MultEQ room EQ, transcoding of analog video to HDMI, two coaxial and five toslink digital audio inputs, one 7.1-channel analog audio input, 7.1-channel preamp outs, XM Satellite Radio Ready, AV sync delay, multi-source/multi-zone
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Pioneer Elite VSX-84TSXi AV Receiver: First Look
 |  Sep 07, 2006  |  0 comments

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Adcom GFR-700HD AV Receiver: First Look
 |  Sep 07, 2006  |  0 comments

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Pioneer VSX-816 A/V Receiver
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 17, 2006  |  0 comments
Set me up, and let me fly.

Back when Jimmy Carter was president (or was it Ford?), my first audio system featured a Pioneer SX-434 receiver. Even then, manufacturers had figured out that SX sells. My old receiver was rated at 15 watts per channel and weighed 18 pounds. Today, I'm reviewing a Pioneer VSX-816 A/V receiver (SX still sells) with 110 watts times seven. At 20.3 pounds, it's put on some weight, but what a difference a couple of pounds can make.

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Shootout: Three Mid-Price A/V Receivers
Daniel Kumin  |  Jun 03, 2006  |  0 comments

For most people, flagship A/V receivers costing $4,000 to $6,000 are just too much: too much size, weight, complexity, and, for sure, money. But the cheapest models are too limited in connections and, more often than not, too flimsy. The result?

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The Marantz SR9600 THX Ultra 2 AV Surround Receiver
Michael Fremer  |  May 26, 2006  |  0 comments

DVD players have become so "commoditized" that it's typical today for players to sell for less than $100. And you know what? Some of these inexpensive players feature progressive scan output and perform quite well overall. I saw one such player advertised in my local paper today selling for $18! It wasn't too long ago that de-interlacing meant adding a $10,000 Faroudja scaler to an already expensive DVD player.

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Yamaha RXV-4600 AV Receiver: First Look
Ultimate AV Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

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Outlaw Audio Model 1070 AV Receiver: First Look
Ultimate AV Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

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Onkyo TX-SR803 AV Receiver: First Look
Ultimate AV Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

Price: $1,000
Channels/Power: 7x105W
Decoding: DD, DD EX, ProLogic IIx, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix/Neo:6/DTS 24/96
Ins and Outs: Two coax and five toslink digital audio, one 7.1-channel analog, two HDMI (spec 1.1), three component video, RS-232, three 12V triggers
Highlights: THX Select2, XM Satellite Radio ready, iPod dock ready, EZSet automated setup and EQ, transcoding of composite and S-Video to component video, multi-source/multi-zone, learning backlit remote

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Integra DTR-7.6 AV Receiver: First Look
Ultimate AV Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

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Harman Kardon AVR-745 AV Receiver: First Look
Ultimate AV Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

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Denon AVR-2807 AV Receiver: First Look
Ultimate AV Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

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