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Onkyo has introduced the TX-SR701 A/V receiver,
delivering 6x100 Watts of power, and THX Select performance and processing
capabilities. The receiver also includes a full suite of high end features
such as digital bass management for DVD-A and SACD, sophisticated video
conversion and switching capabilities, and excellent multi-room flexibility,
including Onkyo's Powered Zone 2.
 "With
the TX-SR701, consumers can have the guaranteed performance and capabilities
of a THX certified receiver at a very affordable price point," said Onkyo
product manager Don Milks. "When you also look at features like digital bass
management for SACD and DVD-A inputs, Onkyo's zone 2 flexibility, and high
definition video switching, we think this receiver is a real giant-killer."
The TX-SR701 features Onkyo's Powered Zone 2 capability, which can be used
to power stereo speakers in a second room as well as the main zone thanks to
a dedicated set of zone 2 L/R speaker terminals. The receiver is capable of
processing separate stereo sources simultaneously for each zone, or sending
the same signal to both. There is also a zone 2 pre-out that can be used in
conjunction with an external amplifier.
The TX-SR701's 5.1-channel analog input includes sophisticated bass
management capabilities, which are critical for listening to high resolution
DVD-A and SACD with most multichannel speaker systems. The incoming signals
are digitized and then processed by the receiver's DSP to route low
frequency information to a subwoofer while excluding it from small satellite
speakers that are not meant to handle deep bass. The subwoofer crossover is
selectable at 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, or 150 Hz for optimal integration with
any speaker arrangement. This feature can also be bypassed with Onkyo's
exclusive Pure Audio Mode for the ultimate in analog signal fidelity with
full-range speakers.
For integration with video equipment, the TX-SR701 features five A/V inputs
and three outputs, each with both Composite and S-Video connections, and two
assignable Component Video inputs. The receiver features Y/C separation
using a 3-line digital comb filter to convert Composite to S-Video for
superior reproduction and simplified connection to any display. For HDTV and
DVD video fidelity, component video switching boasts a 50 MHz bandwidth to
prevent the signal degradation that can occur with low-bandwidth components.
The TX-SR701's high quality AM/FM tuner section has 40 random presets, and
the included backlit preprogrammed/learning remote control makes system
integration and control simple and convenient.
The Onkyo TX-SR701 is currently available at a suggested retail price of
$800.
Onkyo, which means 'audio' or 'sound' in Japanese, has been producing
precision audio components for over a half-century. The company's philosophy
is to deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a
consistently outstanding standard of excellence. Today, Onkyo is at the
forefront of the home theater and digital revolutions. For more information
about this and other fine Onkyo products, visit www.onkyousa.com or call
800-229-1687.
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