Marantz SR8500 Dolby Digital Home Theater Receiver
$1,499.99
At Cambridge SoundWorks on 8-22-2008.
The new highly upgraded SR-8500 takes all the design features of the $1000 SR-7500 and elevates them into an audiophile/videophile killer! New all copper-lined chassis with double bottom plate keeps the noise floor ultra-quiet and the circuitry free from vibration. The massive toroidal power transformer increases the dynamic capabilities of the 7x125 watt/ch amplifiers tremendously. All internal components are upgraded to audiophile level specifications. The SR-8500 even has an HDCD decoder built in! Along with Marantz new calibration system which includes a microphone, this 35 pound behemoth includes Video up-conversion to component video from S-Video or Composite, DVI-D Switching, more inputs and outputs than anyone could use, a detachable power cord and the amazing Marantz RC-1400 Learning Remote Control. The SR-8500 is the only Multi-Channel Receiver which takes audio quality as seriously and usability and convenience. This is a true advance in the art of Home Theater technology! Features: 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 HDCD Compatible High grade video conversion with line memory Toroidial transformer, copper plated chassis and customized components DVi and Component video switching Multi room 192kHz/24 bit D/A Converters on all channels RS232 port for system integration and software upgrades Adjustable crossover settings Settings (Delay Time) Video off mode Analogue down mix IR Flasher inputs and DC triggers RDS Tuner Built In MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustics Calibration) Three year limited warranty Dimensions: 7 1/4""H x 17 5/16""W x 8 7/8""D Weight: 40lbs.
