CES: Receiver Thread

[Chris Beveridge]

Please post any links to press releases or other areas that cover receiver announcements here!

Lots to hopefully look forward to with HDMI 1.3 and units that could decode DTS-MA or TrueHD... This could be a big upgrade year for folks depending on what gets announced.

[dobyblue]

Pioneer has made their first announcement on the PIoneer receivers front, but nothing so far on the Elite line.
No specs specific enough to announce HDMI 1.3 yet.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/p...ius-satellite/

Pioneer today announced four new A/V receivers -- lovingly designated as the VSX-517, VSX-817, VSX-917V, and VSX-1017TXV (pictured) -- three of which feature compatibility with Sirius' SiriusConnect SC-H1 and XM's Connect & Play Satellite Radio solutions. The VSX-1017TXV top-of-the-range THX Select 2 certified model also features iPod connectivity -- seriously, what doesn't in this day and age? -- via a separate and optional iPod docking station. All four receivers feature Pioneer's proprietary digital sound processing technologies which are designed to adapt the audio output to different room spaces, as well as Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration for optimizing sound across several channels. Now for the raw specs: the first three models are all capable of pumping 110 Watts over each of their 7 channels -- 5 in the case of the VSX-517 -- with the top end 1017TXV upping that another 10 to 120 Watts/channel output. Only the top two models (VSX-917V and VSX-1017TXV) feature HDMI video switching, so if you opt for either the VSX-517 or VSX-817 you'll have to settle for their audio-only coaxial and optical inputs. Pioneer is asking $199 for the VSX-517, $299 for the VSX-517, $399 for the VSX-917V, and has yet to make its mind up on a tag for the VSX-1017TXV. Bar the top end model which will be available in July this year, all other models will be up for sale in April.

Doesn't sound like the Pioneer line will have audio through HDMI but rather continue where the VSX 1016TX left off, HDMI video switching only.

Poor show, now bring on the Elite!

[shamus]

Denon Receivers HDMI 1.3 Support

Denon Electronics took some time at CES this year to reaffirm its position as a technology leader by showcasing a variety of next-generation surround sound technologies at some private meetings. Products offered advanced connectivity options and lifestyle-enhancing home entertainment applications. In addition to a wide range of A/V receivers and DVD players that feature the CI designation (for Custom Integration), the company’s “Tech Showcase 2007” demonstrated for dealers the high-definition audio formats from Dolby & dts that will be incorporated in Denon’s 2007 A/V receiver line, available later this year.

Denon President Stephen Baker noted, “Along with the rapid growth of flat-panel high-definition TVs, the CE industry is seeing parallel growth in the advanced audio/video surround sound receiver segment. The new generation of receivers feature advanced connectivity and networking, and are designed to literally serve as the ‘entertainment hub’ or central component required to connect and integrate all of today's home entertainment devices. As we look to 2007 and beyond, Denon’s goal is to lead the way in home entertainment connectivity and applications with custom installation-friendly products that let consumers experience the very latest surround sound and video formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, both of which will be supported by our next- generation receivers."

There you have it - the '08 series of receiver should include HDMI 1.3 or 1.3a technology to enable transmission of the new formats natively through their receivers. No mention was made of updates to existing AV receivers and, other than possible flagship product updates, we don't anticipate any.

http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESpr...-receivers.php

[4K display]

Sherwood Newcastle R-972 HDMI 1.3 Receiver
# HDMI 1.3 EDIT - (6 in/1 out)
# Video Scaling to 1080p
# Converts HDMI video to analog
# GUI OSD
# DTS Master Audio HD
# Dolby TruHD
# RF Remote Control
# Automatic Audio Set-up
# Audyssey MultEQ XT
# RS-232 Control / Upgrade
# Multi Source, Multi Zone
# A/V Sync Delay by Input
# XM Connect & Play
# Installer Memory
# Built in bi-amp capability
# Extensive bass management flexibility

MSRP : $1499

Wow

[blitz6speed]

That thing is deliciousness redefined! DAMN!! And who would have thought SHERWOOD would be the first to do it all!

[WriteSimply]

This is the Sherwood. I believe they were also the first few companies that supported DTS when it came out for DVD, with a pretty low-end receiver.
DTS HDMA support! This is the mutha, I tell you. The MUTHA!


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[Casey]

[JTK]

Impressive stuff and the MSRPs are pretty reasonable, all things considered!

[dobyblue]

Damn - I am totally freaking sold on that beauty.

[Chris Beveridge]

links! details!

[KenThompson]

Thats a beaut, Impressive power, hdmi 1.3 would look great on anybodies rack. I'll take 2

[Rio]

Sorry guys, reposted the pics to imageshack.us. Thank you thunderhalk for letting me know that site

Sony prototype receiver [DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]


Onkyo prototype receiver [DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]



Sherwood R-972 receiver $1,499.95 [TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]




Sherwood R-872 receiver $999.95 [TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]

[Rolo]

Dumb question #1: I never heard of Sherwood. Is it a good brand? That thing looks darn sweet.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Rio

Sony prototype receiver [DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]


Onkyo prototype receiver [DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]



Sherwood R-972 receiver $1,499.95 [TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]




Sherwood R-872 receiver $999.95 [TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]

Please repost those images!

[thunderhawk]

Originally Posted by Rio

Sony prototype receiver [DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]


Onkyo prototype receiver [DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]



Sherwood R-972 receiver $1,499.95 [TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]




Sherwood R-872 receiver $999.95 [TrueHD, DTS-HD MA]

Rio, transload the images using imageshack.us, always works nicely.

[Rio]

Originally Posted by thunderhawk

Rio, transload the images using imageshack.us, always works nicely.

Thanks. I reposted images. I hope this time it would work.

[Chris Beveridge]

Thank you Rio (and for the Bandai Visual bit in another thread). That Sherwood is looking real good. Typically I keep my receiver purchasing in the 500 and under range but I've only upgraded them twice in the last ten years, so going a bit higher this time may not be bad. I really like the Sherwood though I want to know more of the difference between the two beyond the GUI. That is draw however...

[dobyblue]

I like the look of that Onkyo as well, wonder if it will come in at under $700

[WriteSimply]

I can't tell which one of the Sherwoods is the better deal, I think, with four HDMI inputs and one output. One for PS3, another for cable, another for BD player and another just for a spare. Lots of things to plug in there. We need to see some specs!

I am certain that if Sherwood can release these babies in mid Feb/ early March, they'd get a foothold on the PS3 crowd.


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[Rio]

Here is the difference between Sherwood R-972 and R-872.

R-972 ($1,499.95)
- On Screen Display: Graphical Interface
- Optical/Coaxial digital inputs: 5/2
- Independent Room 3 A/V Output: available
- Dolby Virtual Speaker to Zone 2: available
- Audyssey MultEQ XT: available
- SNAP Room EQ: N/A
- 32-bit Digital Signal Processor: TI DA-710 & 708
- Rear Panel A/V Inputs (w/S & composite): 5/3
- HDMI Input and Output: 6/1
- Audio Inputs/out (including tuner): 9/3
- Independent Video Record Out Selector: available

R-872 ($999.95)
- On Screen Display: Alphanumeric
- Optical/Coaxial digital inputs: 4/2
- Independent Room 3 A/V Output: N/A
- Dolby Virtual Speaker to Zone 2: N/A
- Audyssey MultEQ XT: N/A
- SNAP Room EQ: available
- 32-bit Digital Signal Processor: CS-49700
- Rear Panel A/V Inputs (w/S & composite): 4/3
- HDMI Input and Output: 4/1
- Audio Inputs/out (including tuner): 8/2
- Independent Video Record Out Selector: N/A

According to the Sherwood rep, they are expecting to ship these models in later this year (maybe early 2008).