V: Cambridge Audio Azur 651R

Highlights:

Power and processing:

• 7-channel amplifier
• 140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (1k Hz) at 0.006% THD, with 2 channels driven
• 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (1k Hz) at 0.006% THD, with 7 channels driven
• Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
• analog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p) via Anchor Bay ABT2010 video scaler
• Audyssey Laboratories' 2EQ® for easy speaker setup (microphone included)
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady

Multi-room Audio:

• dual-room/dual-source output
  • powered audio output for 2nd room (using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.1 home theater in main room)
  • 2.1-channel line-level output for 2nd room (requires amplification for each channel)

Audio Performance Features:

• high-current amplifier design
• Pure Analogue Stereo Direct mode switches off all unused circuitry for the cleanest possible sound
• 40-bit Analog Devices DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
• dual Texas Instruments Aureus™ 32-bit DSPs
• dual Cirrus Logic 24-bit DACs (digital-to-analog converter)
• back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping compatible front left and right speakers
• 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels

Connections:

• 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (4 in, 2 out)
• HDMI version 1.4a with support for 3D video, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, SACD, and auto lip-sync
• digital audio inputs: 5 optical, 5 coaxial
• digital audio outputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
• 5 audio/video inputs, including:
  • 1 front-panel input with composite
  • 11 rear-panel inputs with 4 composite video, 4 S-video and 3 component video
• preamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofers
• 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
• 7.1-channel analog audio preamp output for connecting an amplifier
• RS-232C port for automated control systems
• detachable power cord
• direct IR flasher input, and 12V DC trigger out
• back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers

General Features:

• 30 AM/FM presets
• receiver and Zone 2 remotes
• 16-15/16"W x 5-7/8"H x 17-3/16"D
• weight: 38.3 lbs.