Receiver auditioning hints, tips and tricks

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'd have to say right now that I'm liking what I read @ Audioholics about the Integra DTR-7.8 receiver. It does everything the other three do and then some (for $100 more). THX Ultra2 cert., Audyssey speaker calibration (a must for my dumba$$) and ethernet & RS232 hardware. If the ethernet and RS232 ports allow me to connect to a computer and print frequency response graphs and such, that would be a big plus. I know these access features are intended for the pro installer and I'd probably have to pay for the s/w, but if I could post them here, maybe then Wooch and Kex would participate in my threads again.

The Integra DTR-7.8 features independent block construction for the preamplifier and amplifier sections for improved low-noise performance. Each of the seven amplifier modules rated at 130 Watts per channel into 8 ohms (20Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% THD) and incorporates a newly developed push-pull amplifier configuration and discrete power output devices. Integra's exclusive WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) and a high current power supply capable of delivering 60 amps of instantaneous current for transient response round out the fundamental performance of the receiver, which is capable of dynamic and linear response from 5 Hz all the way to 100 kHz.

I would suspect that qualifies it for the "high-current amp" rating, no?

[basite]

I'd have to say right now that I'm liking what I read @ Audioholics about the Integra DTR-7.8 receiver. It does everything the other three do and then some (for $100 more). THX Ultra2 cert., Audyssey speaker calibration (a must for my dumba$$) and ethernet & RS232 hardware. If the ethernet and RS232 ports allow me to connect to a computer and print frequency response graphs and such, that would be a big plus. I know these access features are intended for the pro installer and I'd probably have to pay for the s/w, but if I could post them here, maybe then Wooch and Kex would participate in my threads again.


I would suspect that qualifies it for the "high-current amp" rating, no?

looks really good for a HT receiver...

I'd definately add that to the audition list

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

[GMichael]

looks really good for a HT receiver...

I'd definately add that to the audition list

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Ditto, also worth listening to.