Friday, October 29, 2010

Rotel Home Theatre Receivers

Intro

Welcome to the world of Rotel...

Exceptional Sound. No Exceptions! 

They are a forty-eight year old high performance audio / video manufacturer of receivers, preamplifiers, surround sound processors, power amplifiers, DVD players, CD players, tuners and multi-zone electronics for hi fi and home theater.


RSX-1560



Rotel’s RSX-1560 receiver delivers top-of-the-line performance and all of the features you have come to expect from our premium brand. At 7 x 100 watts into 8 ohms, or 7 x 200 watts into 4 ohms, this advanced surround receiver can fill your family or media room with dynamic, pulse-pounding, cinematic sound effects. 

Yet, it is just as adept at revealing all of the nuances in your favorite music recordings. The RSX-1560 surround receiver features an audiophile quality Class D amplifier design, along with HDMI 1.3 connections and the ability to decode Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD Master Audio and dts HD Hi-Resolution audio codecs. The RSX-1060 is a true theater command center and can also provide a multiroom audio solution with up to three additional audio zones throughout the home. All 15 series components are available in brushed silver or black finishes. 

*Note – all Rotel 15 series components may be rack mounted and remotely controlled via RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model) for complete stealth operation.


Specifications


  • 100 watts x 7 channels 
  • 200 watts x 7 channels 4 ohms
  • Audiophile-quality Class D amplifier design
  • Expanded HDMI v1.3a ports x 4 with Deep Color and xvYCC 
  • Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and dts-HD™ Master Audio, dts HD Hi-Resolution 
  • Faroudja video processing 
  • 1080P 24Hertz compliant
  • Assignable channels for bi-amping main speakers or second zone
  • Rear Panel RS-232C and multiple IR
  • Assignable 12 volt triggers
  • Second, third and fourth zone capable 
  • Detachable A.C. cord 
  • 4U cabinet







RSX-1550



The RSX-1550 provides virtually all of the same features found on the RSX-1560 but with a 5 x 100 watt per channel output design. If your needs grow, its on-board seven channel processing enables you to add an RB-1562 (2 x 100 watt per channel) power amplifier for full 7.1 operation. 


No obsolescent designs here! The RSX-1550 is a Class AB design built on over 40 years manufacturing experience. It includes HDMI 1.3 connections and the same ability to handle the new audio codecs by Dolby and dts as the RSX-1560 and also includes the same multizone audio and custom installation features. 
If you are considering a five-channel theater now but may want to grow into a larger system later on, this is the surround receiver for you. 


*Note – The RSX-1550 is not a standard U height product but it can be rack mounted and remotely controlled via RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model) for complete stealth operation.



Specification



  • 100 watts x 5 channels high performance amplification
  • 7.1CH surround sound processing. Power amplifier assign feature integrates additional amplifier for 7 channel operation.
  •  Expanded HDMI v1.3a ports x 4 with Deep Color and xvYCC 
  • Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and dts-HD™ Master Audio, dts HD Hi-Resolution 
  • Faroudja video processing 
  • 1080P 24Hertz compliant
  • Second, third and fourth zone capable 
  • +12 volt 150mA assignable trigger output 
  • RS-232C system control and multiple IR 
  • IR Serial I/O control ports 
  • Detachable A.C. cord 
  • 150mm cabinet (not U height)





RSP-1572

HOME THEATRE PROCESSOR




The RSP-1572 is Rotel’s latest 7.1 surround sound preamplifi er. Its advanced design builds upon a progression of outstanding home theater processors that have received critical acclaim around the globe. The RSP-1572 features important new technologies such as HDMI 1.4 with 3 D capability. It offers six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs with one HDMI output having ARC capability (Audio Return Channel). 

The ARC in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream” to an A/V receiver or surround audio controller, increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection.



Specifications


  • Dual DSP Supports Dolby HD & DTS 7.1 +XS, +PLIIx, +PLIIz
  • Faroudja video scalar
  • ARC and CEC Enabled
  • 3-D Pass-Through Compatible
  • Analog to HDMI 1080p Scalar
  • 12V Trigger Out (6)
  • Rear IR Zone Pass through




POWER AMPLIFIERS

RMB - 1565




The RMB-1565 is designed around the same superb Class D design as the RMB-1575 but with a slightly smaller output of 5 x 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It is the perfect choice for medium to large home theater rooms.
 Plus, just like its bigger brother, it will double its output with more difficult lower impedance loads, thereby providing 5 x 200 watts into 4 ohms. It also includes all of the custom installation features such as 12 volt triggers, and “U height” dimensions that are demanded of today’s modern power amplifiers. 

Specification

  • 100 watts x 5 channels high performance audio amplifier
  • 200 watts x 5 channels 4 ohms
  • Class D energy efficient design
  • 12 volt trigger
  • Five way binding posts
  • 2U cabinet





Rotel RMB - 1575



Larger listening environments require prodigious amounts of power to deliver room filling sound. That’s exactly what you get with Rotel’s 5 x 250 watt power amplifier. It is important to note that this specification is provided with “all channels driven at 8 ohms” unlike some other manufacturers who stretch the ratings by listing them at 6 ohms or with only one or two channels being driven. 

Rotel’s RMB-1575 is a true high current audiophile design and can double its output to 5 x 500 watts at 4 ohms with all channels driven. Pure muscle alone, however, does not make a superb amplifier. The RMB-1575 excels at extracting all of the smallest audio details from both music and movie soundtracks alike. 

Best of all, even with its high power capability the RMB-1075 runs relatively cool, extending the components lifespan thanks to its innovative Class D design.



Specification

  • 250 watts x 5 channels high performance audio amplifier
  • 500 watts x 5 channels 4 ohms
  • Class D energy efficient design
  • 12 volt trigger
  • Five way binding posts
  • 3U cabinet


GALLERY


B&W CM7 Speakers With Rotel Processor and Power Amplifier











Thursday, October 28, 2010

Marantz AV Processors and Amplifiers

Intro


For a long time Marantz have been a leader on the HI-FI and Stereo front, with excellent Tuners, brilliant turn tables, probably the best CD Players ever to be made. Many have doubted that Marantz will effectively compete in the Home Theatre market against rivals Yamaha, NAD, Pioneer etc. 


With their newest series of Receivers they have shocked the market not only with exceptional great functionality and quality, but with a beautiful design which is futuristic, yet wife friendly.


All their receivers is available in Black and Silver


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Marantz AV 7005 Processor



The 7.2 channel AV7005 gives you superb audio quality because all audio signals are treated with delicate care via the Marantz-own HDAM modules before being passed to the XLR outputs and the separate power amp. In addition, all audio signals enter the DSP in a variety of ways to ensure that all channels are kept completely separate, thus eliminating interfering ‘channel crosstalk’.

 For example, you can route the audio signal via the network jack for streaming music from your PC or Internet radio. Alternatively, you can route it via one of the six HDMI1.4a inputs, one of which is hidden behind the front flap for easy access. Here you can also find the iPod-digital-compatible USB input and a second double line display, which complements the famous elegant circular display with more detailed information.

 The AV7005 also takes supreme care of 3D video signals, even in stand-by mode, and sends them to the two HDMI1.4a output sockets. And there is even a Phono MM input – ideal for those precious vinyls. It supports all the latest sound formats including Audyssey DSX by using the Sharc 32Bit signal processor from Analog Devices, also for handling the MultEQ XT auto calibration. It’s all there, just waiting to perform.

Specifications


  • Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Audyssey DSX
  • Network streaming for audio and photo
  • Internet radio
  • Current Feedback circuitry with Marantz HDAM
  • 6in / 2out HDMI 1.4a (3D)
  • Video scaling up to 1080p
  • iPod/iPhone compatible USB input
  • Phono MM amplifier
  • M-DAX2
  • GUI
  • Multi room/Multi source
  • RS232C
  • Learnable RC
  • Available in Black
  • Airplay


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Marantz MM 7055 Power Amp




The new MM7055 is the five-channel option in this year’s extended line-up of main amplifiers. Based on the
technology used in the MM8003 and using the exact same chassis, it delivers a thumping 140W rms into 8 ohm to each of the channels, while the ultra-wide bandwidth current feedback technology easily handles the highest SACD frequencies – this also makes it ideal for the high definition DTS Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD formats too. 
The result? Totally precise tonal and image balance, speed and dynamics. And on top of all that, you also get XLR audio inputs, DC triggers and a Marantz control bus system for remote on/off. There’s even a stylish new display screen showing the actual output power. This is power and convenience to take your breath away.

TECHNICAL DETAILS


  • 5x 140W RMS 8 ohm
  • Current Feedback circuitry
  • Balanced inputs
  • Gold plated speaker terminals
  • DC trigger control inputs
  • Marantz remote bus
  • Available in Black





Marantz Audio Visual Receiver

Intro


For a long time Marantz have been a leader on the HI-FI and Stereo front, with excellent Tuners, brilliant turn tables, probably the best CD Players ever to be made. Many have doubted that Marantz will effectively compete in the Home Theatre market against rivals Yamaha, NAD, Pioneer etc. 


With their newest series of Receivers they have shocked the market not only with exceptional great functionality and quality, but with a beautiful design which is futuristic, yet wife friendly.


All their receivers is available in Black and Silver


Marantz SR 1602 AV Receiver


Building on 2010’s hugely successful NR1601, this new 7.1-capable Receiver delivers room-filling quality sound thanks to the discrete built 7x 50 W RMS output stages. Obviously, the compact design is not at the expense of power, nor of features. On the video side, the four HDMI 1.4 inputs all support 3D video and Audio Return Channel (ARC), while all analogue video signals are converted to HDMI level including I/P conversion. The on-board Ethernet port allows for audio streaming from home networks or subscription-based web-services, and gives access to over 14,000 Internet radio stations worldwide.

Marantz’s NR1602 even has the hot AirPlay feature already built-in that lets you unleash your iTunes or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad music libraries to the AV Receiver. Thanks to the network connection, the AV Receiver can easily be controlled through a free Marantz Wizz App for Apples iDevices. Add a front USB input with digital iPod/iPhone playback, Audyssey MultEQ room calibration, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ, as well as an easy setup guided by the multi-language Setup Wizard with on screen-display, and you realise this neat machine is not short on talent. It fits high-end performance into a beautifully compact chassis, hence satisfying the most demanding of interior designers. 


                                                               TECHNICAL DETAILS


  • Low profile chassis
  • 7x 50 Watts 8 ohms RMS
  • Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD
  • M-DAX2
  • Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume
  • Easy setup program
  • I/P scaling and video conversion from analogue to HDMI
  • 4in / 1out HDMI1.4a (3D)
  • DeepColor™
  • LipSync
  • iPod/iPhone compatible USB input
  • Marantz M-XPort
  • Front AUX input
  • Marantz remote bus
  • RC
  • Available in Black & Silver/Gold
  • Airplay


Marantz SR 5006 AV Receiver


The SR5006 also features the famous Marantz circular display, and it has the same networking facilities as his bigger brothers for audio streaming, Internet radio, and AirPlay from any iDevice. It also includes decoders for standard audio as well as for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. 

And, it comes with no less than six HDMI 1.4 inputs – making it immediately ready for 3D video and ARC (Audio Return Channel) from ARC-compatible TV sets. It easily handles the most demanding of scenes in action fi lms, as well as offering excellent-quality music playback, thanks to the latest Marantz audio technologies. To ensure you get the best possible audio with compressed fi les from iPod via USB, the SR5006 offers 7x 100W rms and incorporates the M-DAX2 – Marantz Dynamic Expander version2. This neat little addition also optimises the quality of MP3 fi les from either CD or the optional Bluetooth Receiver RX101. 

Everything sounds clearer, more detailed, and more alive. To fi nish off, the SR5006 comes with a whole range of convenience features such as: Setup Wizard, the “auto calibration” with Audyssey MultiEQ and Dynamic Volume Control; “Multi-Room” with multi-source fl exibility; “video-off” mode to ensure you enjoy your music and your movies in true dynamic Marantz style. It also has the specially developed Marantz Wizz App for bi-directional control via any iDevice. All of which makes the SR5006 a true combination of style, power and ease.



                                                              TECHNICAL DETAILS


  • 7x 100 Watts 8 ohms RMS
  • Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD
  • Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
  • M-DAX2
  • Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume
  • Video scaling up to 1080p
  • 6in / 1out HDMI 1.4a (3D)
  • iPod/iPhone compatible USB input
  • Marantz M-XPort
  • Multi room/Multi source
  • Marantz remote bus
  • RS232C port
  • Learnable RC
  • Available in Black & Silver/Gold
  • Airplay

Marantz SR 6006 AV Receiver



With the famous Marantz circular display, the new SR6006 looks a lot like
its big brother – the SR7005. But the resemblance doesn’t stop there. For example, it has the same networking facilities for audio streaming, Internet radio, and AirPlay from any iDevice. There’s also a highly convenient HDMI on the front, and two more on the rear for simultaneous output. And, also like its brother, it has an iPod-digital-compatible USB input and a Phono MM input for vinyl fans. But it’s not all about versatility, the SR6006 is also powerful: 7x 110W rms to be exact. And, because the digital audio signal (up to Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD) is fed via one of the seven 3D video-supporting HDMI 1.4 inputs, the resulting audio quality is utterly breath-taking.

Such high-quality audio processing also helps to create a world-class cinematic experience. An experience that is further enhanced by the system’s Dynamic Volume Control, which avoids the irritating increase in TV volume when a commercial interrupts. Also, the video up-scaling of analogue and digital video signals up to 1080p means you won’t need to select the TV input every time you use a different source: once it is set up, the SR6006 automatically makes the right connection. In addition, calibration and optimisation are also quick and easy with the Audyssey MultEQ XT, Setup Wizard and intuitive graphics. Pure enjoyment has never been easier.


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                                                               TECHNICAL DETAILS


  • 7x 110 Watts 8 ohms RMS
  • Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD
  • Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
  • M-DAX2
  • Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume
  • Video scaling up to 1080p
  • 7in / 2 out HDMI 1.4a (3D)
  • iPod/iPhone compatible USB input
  • GUI
  • Marantz M-XPort
  • Multi room/Multi source
  • Marantz remote bus
  • RS232C port
  • Learnable RC with LCD display
  • Available in Black & Silver/Gold
  • Airplay



Marantz SR 7005 AV Receiver




The new SR7005 AV Receiver with 7x 125W into 8 ohms keeps cross channel contamination to an absolute minimum for ultra-precise signal processing. The “muscle” power of the system comes from the current feedback circuitry with Marantz HDAMs and an oversized low impedance transformer for rapid current supply.

 Not even extreme demands for power will pull the SR7005 off balance. The “brain” of the system is the latest 400Mhz Sharc DSP, which easily handles HD audio decoding including the Audyssey DSX and the MultEQ XT room calibration. 

The source signal can be either digital or analogue, and it can also be from a wide variety of inputs. First of all, via the six HDMI 1.4a inputs, one of which is hidden behind the front flap for easy access. For new media there is a iPod-digital-compatible USB input, while the RJ45 Network jack provides connection to vTuner Internet radio and music services such as Napster and last.fm. You can even access your music library stored on computer . 

Classical analogue signals will come from the built-in FM tuner or via either the analogue input jacks or the Phono equalizer: which is ideal for vinyls. Video signals are also treated with loving care by ABT2015 video processing, a host of video adjustment possibilities and two HDMI 1.4a outputs supporting 3D video. It’s all there, eager to please.



                                                               TECHNICAL DETAILS


  • 7x 125 Watts 8 ohms RMS
  • Network streaming for audio and photo
  • Internet radio
  • Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Audyssey DSX
  • M-DAX2
  • Video processing by Anchor Bay ABT2015
  • 6in / 2out HDMI 1.4a (3D)
  • GUI
  • Multi room/Multi source
  • iPod/iPhone compatible
  • Phono MM input
  • M-XPort
  • remote bus
  • RS232C port
  • Learnable RC with LCD display
  • Available in Black & Silver/Gold
  • Airplay


REVIEWS!!!

I Quote from TECHRADAR.COM

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Marantz SR7005 review

With the SR7005 Marantz is now a home cinema supremo

Our Score5

I should have known something was different the moment the SR7005's curvy-sided fascia came out of the box, like Angelina Jolie emerging from the lake in Beowulf.
Based on the successful styling of Marantz's high end hi-fi equipment, this multichannel receiver is utterly gorgeous. The curves are in all the right places, different fascia textures, brushed knobs and that unique circular display make our previous favourite super-models from Pioneer look as if they have had a good thrashing with the ugly stick...

...But the SR7005's best trick is actually its own disappearing act. With most movies you won't find yourself listening to the amp or even your speakers. Instead you will find yourself deep within the film, being immersed in the full cinematic effect as the director intended – and that is the best home cinema you can get!

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