Integra DRX-7.3 vs Integra DRX-8.4

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      BrandIntegraIntegra
      ModelDRX-7.3DRX-8.4
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryAustraliaAustralia and Asia
      Release Year20192023
      PredecessorIntegra DRX-7.1 Integra DRX-7.3
      SuccessorIntegra DRX-8.4
      AMPLIFIER Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Channels9.211.4
      Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignHybrid Digital Low-Impedance, High-Current AmplifierAll new symmetric Class AB
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Bi-amp Capability Front L/R and Center Channels
      AUDIO FEATURES Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      DACAKM AK4490 Stereo DAC for Front L/R
      2 AKM AK4458 Multichannel DACs for Other Channels
      2 AKM AK4388 Stereo DACs for Zone 2 and Zone 3
      Two precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream II
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R
      768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels
      192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3
      768 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.211.2
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCMFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AACFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, LPCM
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AACFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) jitter-cleaning circuitry for SPDIF digital audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control All Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs 2 independent + 2 parallel
      CALIBRATION Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance Plus 9-point calibration with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™Dirac Live™ Premium Licence
      Calibration MicrophoneSetup via Dirac PC/MAC app and optional USB mic (Advanced), OR free Integra mobile app and included wired mic (Basic)
      Standing Wave Control Standing Wave EQ
      Distance Adjustment0.1 - foot
      VIDEO FEATURES Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      In: 1
      Out: 1
      RS-232: 1 (Pasth through)
      IR In: 1 (Path through)
      IR Out: 1 (Path through)
      Maximum Video Resolution: 4K 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      DSC (Display Stream Compression)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 48/50/60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12-bit and 4K 100/120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12-bit
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi via Integra Music Control App
      Domotz Pro Compatible
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      OvrC Compatible
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Integra Remote Control App Integra Remote Control App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs3 (1 Main, 1 Sub, 1 Zone2)3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs6
      USB Input1 (Rear)1
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs33
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs64
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs1
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.211.4
      XLR Pre-outsFront L/R, Center and 2 subwoofers
      Composite Video Inputs22
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMIHDMI
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord Oversized AC Cord
      ZONES Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Number of Zones33
      Powered Zones 2 and 3 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA)3 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA, C:25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output3 / 22 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      On-Screen Display High-definition transparent overlaid GUI with Quick Menu and Home Menu High-definition GUI over HDMI
      GUI Languages99
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Front PanelAudiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front PanelAudiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals1115
      Large Speaker Terminals1115
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      Rack Mount Kit AvailableIRK-180-4CIRK-180-4C
      POWER Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Power SupplyAC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 HzAC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply2
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive Custom Transformer Massive Custom Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption310 W1190 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.2 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 197 mm x 446.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-3/4" x 17-9/16"
      435 mm x 198 mm x 470 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/2"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)565 mm x 325 mm x 547 mm
      22-1/4" x 12-13/16" x 21-9/16"
      Weight16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)
      Weight of Package19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Integra DRX-7.3 Integra DRX-8.4
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)240 W (10% THD)260 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)205 W (1% THD)
      Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      THD0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω1 V/470 Ω
      Rated XLR Output Level and Impedance2 V/220 Ω
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)107 dB107 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB78 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty3 Years3 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted



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