The Integra DTR-40.2, 50.2, 80.2 Official Thread - Page 36 - Blu-ray Forum

lojack1976 · 09-30-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TCR Alliance

Hi Folks,
I have changed my Pioneer Receiver to the Integra DTR-70.2 and this receiver run very Hot, I have 2" separated from the top of receviers and I have to put a fan to dissipate the heat!!! Also I have A/C on the room. It 's normal on Integra receiver?
The DTR-70.2 is amazing the XT32 did a great job, but I'm really concerned with this issue. Do you have this situation with your Integra receivers?
BTW I'm using as Pre/pro.

Onkyo/Integra receivers do typically run hotter than a lot of other brands, but its normal. I would however suggest giving it more room to breathe. If you have it in an enclosed cabinet I would definitely take it out if I were you. I have my Onkyo on an open shelf on my TV stand, so it never gets real hot since the heat can easily dissipate. Personally, I wouldn't put most receivers in an enclosed cabinet, but that's just me.

callas01 · 09-30-2011, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TCR Alliance

Hi Folks,
I have changed my Pioneer Receiver to the Integra DTR-70.2 and this receiver run very Hot, I have 2" separated from the top of receviers and I have to put a fan to dissipate the heat!!! Also I have A/C on the room. It 's normal on Integra receiver?
The DTR-70.2 is amazing the XT32 did a great job, but I'm really concerned with this issue. Do you have this situation with your Integra receivers?
BTW I'm using as Pre/pro.

first if you are using your XPA-5 for your speakers, then it makes no sense that your 70.2 is getting hot. I have mine in a open air rack, and it has about 2-3 inches of breathing room and it never runs hot, and I don't have an amp.

aces high · 09-30-2011, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

first if you are using your XPA-5 for your speakers, then it makes no sense that your 70.2 is getting hot. I have mine in a open air rack, and it has about 2-3 inches of breathing room and it never runs hot, and I don't have an amp.

Even if he's not using the amplifiers it has separate power supplies for the processor which will generate heat.

lojack1976 · 09-30-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

first if you are using your XPA-5 for your speakers, then it makes no sense that your 70.2 is getting hot. I have mine in a open air rack, and it has about 2-3 inches of breathing room and it never runs hot, and I don't have an amp.

Looking at his setup I'm assuming that he has it in the same enclosed cabinet where he had the Pioneer, and I for one believe that to be too tight a space for most receivers with that sort of power draw. The Pioneer would run a lot cooler since its a much different design which is probably why he never ran into this problem in that cabinet. I would never enclose an Onkyo/Integra receiver in a space like that. In fact I would be reluctant to put any receiver in an enclosed space. That's the main reason I went with an open stand so I could give my HTCP and receiver room to breathe.

TCR Alliance · 09-30-2011, 07:56 PM

Hi Guys!!!
Thanks for your input...I'll removing the shelf that is on top of the receiver...I'll keep you posted.
I'm glad to be part of this thread now

lswope00 · 10-01-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mpray1983

What do yo guys think about purchasing an amp to power my LCR channels and just letting the receiver do the surrounds. Do you think I will notice a difference by doing this? I figure it will be cheaper to upgrade in the future if I am able to buy separates from here on out.

Yes you will I put my integra amplifier on my surround sides and its big difference compared to my dtr50.2. The amp I'm referring to is a integra adm 2.1

Mpray1983 · 10-13-2011, 08:29 PM

Anyone know what the slope of the crossover is on the 40.2? 12 or 24db/octave?

Chisox · 10-16-2011, 04:06 PM

Hello,

I'm currently looking at the Integra 40.3. I went to a dealer by my house and they have the 50.2 refurbished by integra for the same price of $900 with a 2 year warranty. My first thought was to stay with the 40.3, but now I am thinking the increased power and extra zone would be nice. Any thoughts and opinions would helpful.

Also, I haven't compared prices yet, but is $900 an good price for the 40.3 or 50.2(refurbished).

Thanks...

callas01 · 10-16-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisox

Hello,

I'm currently looking at the Integra 40.3. I went to a dealer by my house and they have the 50.2 refurbished by integra for the same price of $900 with a 2 year warranty. My first thought was to stay with the 40.3, but now I am thinking the increased power and extra zone would be nice. Any thoughts and opinions would helpful.

Also, I haven't compared prices yet, but is $900 an good price for the 40.3 or 50.2(refurbished).

Thanks...

List is $1k on the 40.X line, I got 23% off, $900 is ok I guess, is ask for more, at least $850. Personally I think the 50.2 is the better bargin

Theil24 · 10-17-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisox

Hello,

I'm currently looking at the Integra 40.3. I went to a dealer by my house and they have the 50.2 refurbished by integra for the same price of $900 with a 2 year warranty. My first thought was to stay with the 40.3, but now I am thinking the increased power and extra zone would be nice. Any thoughts and opinions would helpful.

Also, I haven't compared prices yet, but is $900 an good price for the 40.3 or 50.2(refurbished).

Thanks...

I got my brand new 30.3 for $600. $900 seems a little steep for the 40.3.

trm3 · 10-24-2011, 01:40 AM

I don't know if anyone can help me out but I thought I would start by posting here.

I have an Integra 80.1 and I am trying to hook up a USB mass storage unit to it for all my music. For some reason it will not read the drive at all. My buddy has an Onkyo 809 and on his it works( different brand). I have tried everything and cannot find out what is wrong. I have a 128mb travel stick and that works but not the USB unit. However it did for some odd reason once work. Don't ask me how but it read the drive and after that fail.

Does anyone have any clue at all?

The USB storage is a Toshiba 500gb non powered. Could it be that there is not enough power to power up the unit and read it?

Any help would be great!

davidp71 · 10-24-2011, 12:57 PM

Hi, does anyone own a Integra 30.3? Was wondering their thoughts. I may move from my Pioneer Elite vsx-32.

callas01 · 10-24-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by davidp71

Hi, does anyone own a Integra 30.3? Was wondering their thoughts. I may move from my Pioneer Elite vsx-32.

I know that Miker07 or Theil24 has an Integra 30.3, you could go onto the Energy Thread and post to Miker, thats typically where he hangs out.

Theil24 · 10-24-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davidp71

Hi, does anyone own a Integra 30.3? Was wondering their thoughts. I may move from my Pioneer Elite vsx-32.

I own the Integra 30.3. Its a great receiver. Well built, excellent video processor, and a bargain as well. I've been very happy with it over the last 5 months or so.

davidp71 · 10-26-2011, 11:15 PM

Thank you for your input. I may go with the Integra or maybe even an Anthem MRX-300.....If I spent the extra 200....is it really worth it?

Miker107 · 10-27-2011, 02:25 PM

Good morning guys, I've been a proud Integra 40.3 owner for a few months now, (thanks to Steve "Callas01") but I have a question for you integra Guru's out there. I've been using my receiver for mostly movies, and have only used it for music 3 or 4 times, and then only momentarily.
Last night I decided to listen to a little music and it sounded rather flat to me.
What settings do you guys like for 2 channel stereo music?
For music I've been turning audyssey off, Equalizer off, and listening mode in stereo. It sounds a little better with Dynamic EQ on, but I feel I'm still missing something.
Movies sound incredible with audyssey of course, but music in stereo seems to be lacking a little to me (especially in the lower end).
I'm playing CD's with my Blu-ray player through HDMI, and the settings mentioned above. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Mike

Theil24 · 10-27-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Miker107

Good morning guys, I've been a proud Integra 40.3 owner for a few months now, (thanks to Steve "Callas01") but I have a question for you integra Guru's out there. I've been using my receiver for mostly movies, and have only used it for music 3 or 4 times, and then only momentarily.
Last night I decided to listen to a little music and it sounded rather flat to me.
What settings do you guys like for 2 channel stereo music?
For music I've been turning audyssey off, Equalizer off, and listening mode in stereo. It sounds a little better with Dynamic EQ on, but I feel I'm still missing something.
Movies sound incredible with audyssey of course, but music in stereo seems to be lacking a little to me (especially in the lower end).
I'm playing CD's with my Blu-ray player through HDMI, and the settings mentioned above. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Mike

Hey Mike,
I use my Yamaha CD changes for music which is analog to the receiver. I prefer the all channel stereo and DTS Neo settings for music. It really sounds good. When I tried a CD on my blu-ray player through HDMI it didn't sound very good at all. I wonder if the HDMI connection isn't as robust as the analog connection for music?

Miker107 · 10-27-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Theil24

Hey Mike,
I use my Yamaha CD changes for music which is analog to the receiver. I prefer the all channel stereo and DTS Neo settings for music. It really sounds good. When I tried a CD on my blu-ray player through HDMI it didn't sound very good at all. I wonder if the HDMI connection isn't as robust as the analog connection for music?

Hey theil24, thanks for the reply. So I'm not the only one, that makes me feel a little better. I have an old DVD player that I used to play CD's on actually. I think I will try hooking that up via analog cables and see what that sounds like with the listening modes you mention. I thought it sounded pretty good the few times I played it previously, but as I sat and listened last night it just sounded off for some reason. I'll try that tonight, thanks.

Integra8 · 11-02-2011, 02:41 AM

With my 40.2 I listen to music with Audyessy on and in "all channel stereo". I have my volume setting set at +10 on all modes. No flat sound here!

Jeff

callas01 · 11-02-2011, 04:27 AM

in direct mode, the sound comes thru as the music should sound. I noticed the other day that Audyssey was adding to much in the mid band, basically the mid-bass and it was not allowing all the detail to come thru. I was listening to Tom Petty and when I turned off Audyssey I noticed that I could really make out the keyboard/piano that was in the music, but with Audyssey on, it added to the highs and bass, but at the expense of losing some detail.

10-27-2011, 02:25 PM	#716
Miker107 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2010 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:54	Good morning guys, I've been a proud Integra 40.3 owner for a few months now, (thanks to Steve "Callas01") but I have a question for you integra Guru's out there. I've been using my receiver for mostly movies, and have only used it for music 3 or 4 times, and then only momentarily. Last night I decided to listen to a little music and it sounded rather flat to me. What settings do you guys like for 2 channel stereo music? For music I've been turning audyssey off, Equalizer off, and listening mode in stereo. It sounds a little better with Dynamic EQ on, but I feel I'm still missing something. Movies sound incredible with audyssey of course, but music in stereo seems to be lacking a little to me (especially in the lower end). I'm playing CD's with my Blu-ray player through HDMI, and the settings mentioned above. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mike Last edited by Miker107; 10-27-2011 at 03:15 PM.

09-30-2011, 07:56 PM	#705
TCR Alliance Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Panama Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:102	Hi Guys!!! Thanks for your input...I'll removing the shelf that is on top of the receiver...I'll keep you posted. I'm glad to be part of this thread now

10-13-2011, 08:29 PM	#707
Mpray1983 Member Member since:May 2011 Location:Wilmington, DE Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:123	Anyone know what the slope of the crossover is on the 40.2? 12 or 24db/octave?

10-16-2011, 04:06 PM	#708
Chisox Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:West Tennessee	Hello, I'm currently looking at the Integra 40.3. I went to a dealer by my house and they have the 50.2 refurbished by integra for the same price of $900 with a 2 year warranty. My first thought was to stay with the 40.3, but now I am thinking the increased power and extra zone would be nice. Any thoughts and opinions would helpful. Also, I haven't compared prices yet, but is $900 an good price for the 40.3 or 50.2(refurbished). Thanks...

10-24-2011, 01:40 AM	#711
trm3 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2011 Home Theater Gallery:81 Blu-ray collection:148	I don't know if anyone can help me out but I thought I would start by posting here. I have an Integra 80.1 and I am trying to hook up a USB mass storage unit to it for all my music. For some reason it will not read the drive at all. My buddy has an Onkyo 809 and on his it works( different brand). I have tried everything and cannot find out what is wrong. I have a 128mb travel stick and that works but not the USB unit. However it did for some odd reason once work. Don't ask me how but it read the drive and after that fail. Does anyone have any clue at all? The USB storage is a Toshiba 500gb non powered. Could it be that there is not enough power to power up the unit and read it? Any help would be great!

10-24-2011, 12:57 PM	#712
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Hi, does anyone own a Integra 30.3? Was wondering their thoughts. I may move from my Pioneer Elite vsx-32.

10-26-2011, 11:15 PM	#715
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Thank you for your input. I may go with the Integra or maybe even an Anthem MRX-300.....If I spent the extra 200....is it really worth it?

11-02-2011, 02:41 AM	#719
Integra8 Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Prescott, AZ	With my 40.2 I listen to music with Audyessy on and in "all channel stereo". I have my volume setting set at +10 on all modes. No flat sound here! Jeff

11-02-2011, 04:27 AM	#720
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	in direct mode, the sound comes thru as the music should sound. I noticed the other day that Audyssey was adding to much in the mid band, basically the mid-bass and it was not allowing all the detail to come thru. I was listening to Tom Petty and when I turned off Audyssey I noticed that I could really make out the keyboard/piano that was in the music, but with Audyssey on, it added to the highs and bass, but at the expense of losing some detail.

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