AMPLIFIER
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Channels 5.2 5.1 Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) Amplifier Design Direct Energy Discrete Direct Energy THX™ Certification Continuous 6 Ω Rated Certified 4 Ω Performance Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO FEATURES
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus™ DSP DAC AKM AK4438 DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit 192 kHz/24 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 5.1 5.1 Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic PLIIDolby Digital EX Surround EX DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X DTS Neo Neo:6DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1IMAX Enhanced Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch InputMusic Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch InputDSD via USB 2-ch InputDSD to PCM Converter USB DAC Jitter Reduction DTS Dialogue Control Dialog Enhancement Dialog normalization Dialogue Lift Sound Retriever Advanced Advanced (2-Channel)Sound Retriever AIR Digital noise Reduction Tone Control All Channels 2 ChannelCompressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound RetrieverHigh-resolution Music Enhancer Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic Volume Audyssey LFC Audyssey Sub EQ HT Audyssey DSX Direct Mode Pure Direct Mode Auto Surround Optimum Surround Advanced Surround 10 + 1 10 + 1 Wide Surround Front Stage Surround Advance Headphone Surround Virtual Speakers Virtual Depth
CALIBRATION
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC MCACCManual MCACC MCACC Memory 1 1 Reflex Optimizer Phase Control Auto Phase Control Plus Full Band Phase Control Standing Wave Control EQ Bands 9-Band Symmetric EQ X-Curve Distance Adjustment 0.1 feet Precision Distance Polarity Check Auto Subwoofer Crossover
VIDEO FEATURES
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HDR10 HDR10+ Dynamic HDR BT.2020 color space Dolby Vision HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDBaseT Compatible Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDCP Version 2.2 2.2 QMS (Quick Media Switching) ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) QFT (Quick Frame transport) 3-D Ready Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4KAnalog To HDMI Upconversion Analog to Analog Video conversion Stream Smoother Pure Cinema Video Parameter Adjustments Triple HD noise Reduction Super Resolution isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
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Wi-Fi Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AACWorks with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input DLNA 1.5 AirPlay Apple Product Connection Remote App InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
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HDMI Inputs 4 4 HDMI Outputs 1 1 8K Inputs USB Input 1 Front USB DC Out Port Optical Inputs 1 1 Optical Outputs Coaxial Inputs 1 1 RCA Line Inputs 3 3 (1 front) RCA Line Outputs XLR Line Inputs Phono Input Multi-Channel Input RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 0.1 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 2 Composite Video Outputs 1 S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs USB Speaker A/B Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord adapterport
ZONES
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Number of Zones 1 1 RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 0 / 0
MISCELLANEOUS
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On-Screen Display User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu HDMI onlyGUI Languages 9 AV Navigator IP Control PreAmp Mode Versatile Speaker Configuration FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND FL Dimmer
RADIO
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Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AMPresets 40 30 Digital Radio Internet Radio Pandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
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Front Panel Brushed Brushed Solid Aluminum Front Speaker Terminals 5 5 Large Speaker Terminals 2 2 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals 3D Space Frame Construction Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
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Power Supply AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer Transformer Stabilizer Power Consumption 465 W 210 W No Sound Power 34.2 W Standby Power 0.2 W 0.35 W Auto Power off
PHYSICAL
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8" 435 mm x 168 mm x 320.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 12-5/8" Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) 525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm 20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8" Weight 8 kg (17.6 lbs) 8.0 kg (17 lb 10 oz) Weight of Package 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (1% THD) Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 150 W (10% THD) 150 W (10% THD) Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 135 W (1% THD) Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) 160 W Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) 125 W Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) 85 W THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ 200 mV/47 kΩ Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance 8 Ω - 600 Ω Rated Headphone Power Output 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 109 dB 106 dB Frequency Response (Analog In) 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio) DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI 2.8 MHz 2.8 MHz Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) Bluetooth Version 4․2 3.0 Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz HDMI Terminal Type A (19-pin) HDMI Output Type 5 V, 55 mA USB Terminal USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) AM Frequency 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor 1 Year Parts & Labor
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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