FROM CEPro SCREENING ROOM by Robert Archer
Integra ushers in affordable high-res audio I’ll be the first to admit that I love the allure of high-performance A/V. This segment of the custom market is truly the playground of the rich who desire the latest in eye candy, sonic nirvana and status. Back on planet earth, however, most people (myself included) want the benefits of home theater, multiroom audio or whatever else that offers convenience and entertainment — but we are limited by what we can afford. That’s where the Integra DTC-9.8 Controller comes in. This new pre/pro bundles just about every option an installer or consumer could ever want in a package that’s approachable, both in terms of price and usability. Features The DTC-9.8’s list of features is long and encompassing in that it provides installers with the flexibility to cover just about any installation scenario. The THX Ultra2 certified pre/pro incorporates the latest in home theater technologies. Some of those technologies include HDMI 1.3a with video switching and Silicon Optix’s HQV Reon-VX video processing, Dolby True HD, DTSHD, Audyssey’s MultiEQ XT room acoustics software, Crestron E-Control, AMX Device Discovery, 12-volt triggers, bi-directional RS-232, Remote Interactive over HDMI (RIHD), three zones of audio, Neural THX processing for surround content on satellite radio broadcasts, XM and Sirius satellite radio options and a built-in AM/FM tuner. In addition, the DTC-9.8 sports a plethora of inputs and outputs, the company’s Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) to reduce output distortion, Burr Brown D/A converters and a choice of XLR and RCA outputs to enable the unit to integrate with any amplifier.
Final Thoughts - I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the DTC-9.8, which was highlighted by its playback of Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio discs. One of the first things I did was to verify the price of the unit because I thought it was much more expensive than it really was. With all of that said, I would not hesitate in installing the DTC-9.8 in my system. I’m sure the growing number of A/V enthusiasts out there will agree once they demo it. Integra
Final Thoughts - I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the DTC-9.8, which was highlighted by its playback of Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio discs. One of the first things I did was to verify the price of the unit because I thought it was much more expensive than it really was. With all of that said, I would not hesitate in installing the DTC-9.8 in my system. I’m sure the growing number of A/V enthusiasts out there will agree once they demo it. Integra
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