Picked up the Integra DTR-40.3 - Blu-ray Forum

davidp71 · 12-17-2011, 06:10 PM

This receiver so far sounds seemingly much better than my pioneer elite ever did. Music and movie soundtrack and dialogue is more crisp and robust and I haven't even ran Audyssey yet. Waiting for a mic stand to come. Will fill everyone in later.

HAMP · 12-17-2011, 06:37 PM

Congrats!!! On your new AVR.

davidp71 · 12-17-2011, 06:46 PM

Thank you!

nismo604 · 12-17-2011, 07:00 PM

Congrats, I'm sure you'll be please with what Audyssey XT does to your HT.

davidp71 · 12-17-2011, 07:47 PM

Thanks nizmo, I can't wait to run it. Will keep you posted on my thoughts. I wanted Audyssey, Anthem was a little out of my price range especially with Xmas here. I picked up the Integra for just about 200 under the msrp of 999. Works for me.

Integra8 · 12-18-2011, 06:02 PM

Congrats on your purchase! Don't forget you get a free sub to Sirius Internet Radio, if you call them, they might extend it more than the month if you do it thru the receiver. Also check out the V-Tuner Internet radio. If your looking for settings and are confused, just ask!

Jeff

callas01 · 12-18-2011, 06:30 PM

Congrats. Sometimes its the pairing of a receiver and speakers that makes the combo sound better. However, as nice as Pioneers are, I do like my Integra much better then any Pioneer Ive heard. I feel like the Integra's are fairly neutral but with enough warmth to keep it nice and musical.

davidp71 · 12-18-2011, 08:39 PM

Thanks integra8, I have Sonos but will check out what you mentioned and @ Callas I agree totally with your thoughts on the elite.

walmat · 12-22-2011, 12:19 AM

Congrats on your purchase. After doing some auditioning (mentioned in the other integra post) I've decided to go with the 40.3 as well.

Let us know what your impressions are after you've put it through its paces.

Miker107 · 12-22-2011, 12:39 AM

Congrats and welcome to the Integra family. I'm a fairly new 40.3 owner as well and loving it!

davidp71 · 12-22-2011, 01:20 AM

Will run Audyssey this week I hope. I've been pretty sick and trying to recover. Sinus infection. But tinkering around with it a little and reading the manual. I love this thing. So far so good. Posted a pic in my gallery.

capri · 12-23-2011, 12:05 PM

How's the reliability of the integra receivers ?
in the philippines there is no dealer for integra.
planning to import one from the USA. Just hope it doesn't break down.
We do have an onkyo dealer here but are these the same machines ?
Would appreciate some inputs.
Capri

saprano · 12-23-2011, 02:13 PM

I would never give up the ice amps, there so sweet and warm sounding. I like what MCACC does over audyssey from my onkyo 705. Plus you can tweak a ton of stuff even after calibration. It doesn't EQ the sub though, which sucks. But they have outboard EQ's out there so it really not a bad thing.

If i do decide to upgrade, it wont be another pioneer. Not after they stopped using ICE and changed the design.

Oh, enjoy the integra.

...............thats the only AVR i would buy if i upgraded or need to add another receiver. Their multichannel power performance is similar to the SC's. I would get the 70.3.

davidp71 · 12-24-2011, 01:26 AM

Ran the Audyssey, now the receiver performs like a dream. Loving it and all of its features.

cliverman · 02-04-2012, 04:25 PM

Psyched. I just picked up my 40.3 last night and after a swap from my old TX-SR607, I'm up and running. U-571 never sounded so good.
I need a suggestion for a upgrade blu-ray. I currently have a PS/3 and am having a hard time seeing a better value. I've looked at the OPPO BDP-83 (could care less about 3D anything) and it has all the features I need but it's outrageously priced. I'm not being cheap just don't like over paying. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

callas01 · 02-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliverman

Psyched. I just picked up my 40.3 last night and after a swap from my old TX-SR607, I'm up and running. U-571 never sounded so good.
I need a suggestion for a upgrade blu-ray. I currently have a PS/3 and am having a hard time seeing a better value. I've looked at the OPPO BDP-83 (could care less about 3D anything) and it has all the features I need but it's outrageously priced. I'm not being cheap just don't like over paying. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

What features do you need?

cliverman · 02-05-2012, 12:24 PM

I think after doing a little research I'm going to get a OPPO BDP-95. It has all the audio/video features I'm looking for (everything basically).
Is there a better player out there?

HAMP · 02-05-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliverman

I think after doing a little research I'm going to get a OPPO BDP-95. It has all the audio/video features I'm looking for (everything basically).
Is there a better player out there?

Why are you getting the OPPO BDP-95 since you already have a PS3?

ablu · 02-05-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

Why are you getting the OPPO BDP-95 since you already have a PS3?

I thought the same thing for myself Hamp. I want the most out of my system, but I don't want to wait for Sony to decide or not decide to include True DolbyHD w/3D video playback. Thought about selling one of my cars to get an Oppo-95 but I realized my PS3 does everything except TDHD/3D and bitstreaming through-put to my receiver for the new sound codecs. So, I went with a Panny DT210 BD player to subsidize my player's shortcomings. $125 to fill in the gaps...I'm happy with it.

nismo604 · 02-05-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliverman

I think after doing a little research I'm going to get a OPPO BDP-95. It has all the audio/video features I'm looking for (everything basically).
Is there a better player out there?

How are you going to connect the Oppo to the Integra? If you're just hooking it up via HDMI save yourself some $$$ and get the Oppo BDP-93. Using the HDMI will negate the 95s advantages over the 93.

12-17-2011, 06:10 PM	#1
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Picked up the Integra DTR-40.3 This receiver so far sounds seemingly much better than my pioneer elite ever did. Music and movie soundtrack and dialogue is more crisp and robust and I haven't even ran Audyssey yet. Waiting for a mic stand to come. Will fill everyone in later.

02-04-2012, 04:25 PM	#15
cliverman New Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:59	Integra 40.3 Psyched. I just picked up my 40.3 last night and after a swap from my old TX-SR607, I'm up and running. U-571 never sounded so good. I need a suggestion for a upgrade blu-ray. I currently have a PS/3 and am having a hard time seeing a better value. I've looked at the OPPO BDP-83 (could care less about 3D anything) and it has all the features I need but it's outrageously priced. I'm not being cheap just don't like over paying. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

12-17-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Congrats!!! On your new AVR.

12-17-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Thank you!

12-17-2011, 07:00 PM	#4
nismo604 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Richmond, BC Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:610 Blu-ray reviews:1	Congrats, I'm sure you'll be please with what Audyssey XT does to your HT.

12-17-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Thanks nizmo, I can't wait to run it. Will keep you posted on my thoughts. I wanted Audyssey, Anthem was a little out of my price range especially with Xmas here. I picked up the Integra for just about 200 under the msrp of 999. Works for me.

12-18-2011, 06:02 PM	#6
Integra8 Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Prescott, AZ	Congrats on your purchase! Don't forget you get a free sub to Sirius Internet Radio, if you call them, they might extend it more than the month if you do it thru the receiver. Also check out the V-Tuner Internet radio. If your looking for settings and are confused, just ask! Jeff

12-18-2011, 06:30 PM	#7
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Congrats. Sometimes its the pairing of a receiver and speakers that makes the combo sound better. However, as nice as Pioneers are, I do like my Integra much better then any Pioneer Ive heard. I feel like the Integra's are fairly neutral but with enough warmth to keep it nice and musical.

12-18-2011, 08:39 PM	#8
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Thanks integra8, I have Sonos but will check out what you mentioned and @ Callas I agree totally with your thoughts on the elite.

12-22-2011, 12:19 AM	#9
walmat Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:11	Congrats on your purchase. After doing some auditioning (mentioned in the other integra post) I've decided to go with the 40.3 as well. Let us know what your impressions are after you've put it through its paces.

12-22-2011, 12:39 AM	#10
Miker107 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2010 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:54	Congrats and welcome to the Integra family. I'm a fairly new 40.3 owner as well and loving it!

12-22-2011, 01:20 AM	#11
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Will run Audyssey this week I hope. I've been pretty sick and trying to recover. Sinus infection. But tinkering around with it a little and reading the manual. I love this thing. So far so good. Posted a pic in my gallery.

12-23-2011, 12:05 PM	#12
capri New Member Member since:Dec 2011	How's the reliability of the integra receivers ? in the philippines there is no dealer for integra. planning to import one from the USA. Just hope it doesn't break down. We do have an onkyo dealer here but are these the same machines ? Would appreciate some inputs. Capri

12-23-2011, 02:13 PM	#13
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I would never give up the ice amps, there so sweet and warm sounding. I like what MCACC does over audyssey from my onkyo 705. Plus you can tweak a ton of stuff even after calibration. It doesn't EQ the sub though, which sucks. But they have outboard EQ's out there so it really not a bad thing. If i do decide to upgrade, it wont be another pioneer. Not after they stopped using ICE and changed the design. Oh, enjoy the integra. ...............thats the only AVR i would buy if i upgraded or need to add another receiver. Their multichannel power performance is similar to the SC's. I would get the 70.3.

12-24-2011, 01:26 AM	#14
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Ran the Audyssey, now the receiver performs like a dream. Loving it and all of its features.

02-05-2012, 12:24 PM	#17
cliverman New Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:59	I think after doing a little research I'm going to get a OPPO BDP-95. It has all the audio/video features I'm looking for (everything basically). Is there a better player out there?

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