Engadget points to the Onkyo TX-NR1000 touted as the world's first 7.1-channel home theater receiver. The THX Ultra2 certified TX-NR1000 boasts 150 watts x 7 channels of high-current power and two ultra-precise 32-bit processors. The THX Ultra2 badge on the front means that the receiver provides the guarantee of the highest quality product available. Onkyo's Premium Digital concept takes on a new state-of-the-art look with the addition of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and i.LINK (IEEE1394) pure digital ports. All the latest encoding formats - THX Surround EX, DTS 96/24, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and more are supported. Onkyo's exclusive Net-Tune protocol provides streaming music from your computer or Internet radio from the waves of cyberspace. The Onkyo TX-NR1000 will be available in April, with a suggested retail price of $4000.
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THX Surround EX and THX Ultra 2 Certified
7 Channels x 150 Watts @ 8 ohms
HDTV-Ready Component Video Input/Output: 2/1
13 Digital Inputs (7 Optical (1 Front Panel) 6 Coaxial), 4 Digital Outputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial)
7.1 Multichannel Input
Audio and AV Inputs: 3/6, S-Video Compatible Jacks Input/Output: 6/3
Total: 11 RCA, 6 Digital Coaxial, 6 Digital Optical, 7 Video Composite, 5 S-Video, 2 Component; Ethernet Port, IEEE 1394 Digital Input
DTS, DTS-EX Discrete/Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX; 39 Digital Soundfield Processing Modes
Front Panel Video Input (with S-Video), Amp In, IR In/Out (1/1)
RI-Compatible Remote Control: Preprogrammed/Learning/Backlit
Modular Card Based Design
Reduced NFB (Negative Feedback Design), WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
Non-Scaling Configuration, High Current Low Impedance Drive
DACs: 192 kHz/24-Bit x 6/96 kHz/24-Bit x 2
All Discrete Output Stage Amplifiers, Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry, Digital Upsampling
Internet Features: Net-Tune, Ethernet, 40 Internet Radio Presets
A-Form Listening Mode Memory, CinemaFILTER, Late Night Mode
Composite to S-Video Conversion, Composite to S-Video to Component Upconversion; HDMI Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals, On-Screen Display
Adjustable Digital Delay, Crossover Adjustment
Pre Outs: Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back, Subwoofer
Dot-Matrix Display, 3-Level Display Dimmer
Bi-Directional RS-232 Terminal
Transparent Dual Banana Binding Posts
Sleep Timer (90 Minutes; 10-Minute Steps)
Phono Input, Headphone Jack
Three Zone Capability
(5) 12 Volt Triggers; (3) IR Outputs
Number of Presets (FM/AM): 40
Absolute/Relative Volume Display, Intelli Volume
48 lbs.
17 1/8" x 8 11/16" x 18 15/16"
