Premium Audio Firm, a VOXX firm, introduced this week the launch of an all-new, deeply featured Integra flagship audio/video receiver (AVR) to cap its outstanding DRX line first launched in 2021. The brand new DRX-8.4 affords 11 channels of 150 watts of Integra symmetric class AB room-shaking energy. This unit is filled with the entire newest know-how providing integrators an unprecedented stage of flexibility and system management.
Study all in regards to the new Integra DRX-8.4 AVR
All through the historical past of audio, it appears as if merchandise tended to interrupt down into one in every of two teams – a lot of know-how and options stuffed right into a so-so efficiency high quality field…or tremendous high-quality efficiency with a dearth of flexibility or know-how. To a point, audio/video receivers over the previous few many years appeared caught in these opposing camps.
Then Onkyo, broke the stalemate by inventing and launching the world’s first over-$1,000 AVR – I do know, I used to be there on the time. The corporate basically created the flagship AVR class – a class that supplied a balanced mix of each superior efficiency and the inclusion the entire newest know-how, similar to superior encompass modes.
Taking the Custom to Better Heights
By the appears to be like of it, this newest Integra mannequin carries that custom to even larger heights. The corporate says the DRX-8.4 was created and constructed by “shut working relationships with skilled installers,” and was “exhaustively examined.” The aim was to push the forefront of the premium AVR class by “tailoring holistic, end-to-end options for the premium way of life client” and the putting in integrator.
I already talked about the 11 channels of energy, sufficient channels to arrange a full 7.2.4 configuration out of the field. These channels are pumping out 150 watts of energy (@8Ω, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-chs pushed, FTC) primarily based on a brand new design they name Integra symmetric class A/B amplifier. Additionally including to the standard of the efficiency, the corporate is using two precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream audiophile-grade DACs.
Flexibility on Prime of Flexibility
The corporate notes it has packed in essentially the most full collection of integration software program instruments, in addition to a large quantity of enter/output connectivity, networking, room calibration, and extra. They even built-in flexibility on high of flexibility. For instance, there are two unbiased subwoofer channels plus two parallel outputs for larger connectivity comfort. And there are two XLR subwoofer outputs for even larger flexibility.
The DRX-8.4 incorporates a copious quantity of connectivity. Apart from all the same old suspects, Integra has included 11.4 channel RCA pre-outs, and XLR pre-outs for L/C/R/SW1/SW2. There’s additionally a set of balanced XLR inputs.
After all, you’ll discover a full slate of the most recent encompass mode choices together with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D (through firmware replace June ’23), IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos Music, and extra.
Seems to be (as in Video) are Necessary Too
Whereas this receiver sounds nice, appears to be like are vital too – to not point out that video is essential to dwelling theater efficiency…and right here too, this AVR shines. The corporate says the DRX-8.4 incorporates newly designed HDMI 2.1 sign paths with six (6) 40Gbps inputs able to 8K/60 and 4K/120. There are a complete of seven HDMI inputs/3 outputs & eARC. Additionally included is HDR10+, DolbyVision, HDR10, VRR, ALLM, and HDCP 2.3.
Included within the DRX-8.4 is wi-fi Dirac Stay room calibration (full model), a well-liked device for calibrating the system for the acoustics of any room. It additionally comes with an optionally available improve to Dirac Stay Bass Management (Multi subwoofer) which includes machine studying and AI to shortly and precisely calculate superb settings for any room format.
Dreaming of Streaming? That is the AVR for You
For these dreaming of streaming, that is the AVR for you. The DRX-8.4 has Chromecast and AirPlay 2 built-in and helps Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, and TuneIn. It additionally works with Sonos Licensed. Additionally included is bidirectional Bluetooth with a Bluetooth transmitter utilizing the AptX HD codec for high-quality private music listening.
Positive to please music lovers, by the best way, is that this AVR can be Roon Prepared licensed (with a firmware replace June ’23). This functionality places complete high-resolution music libraries proper at your fingertips.
Might I Get a Little Assist Right here?
We might all use a bit of assist generally. Properly with the DRX-8.4 you get a variety of assist through three built-in sensible dwelling assistants, together with Josh.ai, Amazon Alexa, and Google House. Ask and ye shall obtain!
The corporate says that this AVR works with most main management techniques, together with Control4, Crestron, Savant, URC, Elan, and RTI. It’s also utterly suitable with distant monitoring platforms, similar to Domotz, Luxul Professional Watch, VPN, OvrC and extra.
It’s a Beast
I simply must say, this factor’s a beast. Weighing in at almost 50 kilos (49.6), the DRX-8.4 continues on the custom of previous Integra flagship merchandise…constructed to final.
By the best way, taking a look at that inside shot above, you’ll be able to see the huge extruded aluminum warmth sinks which the corporate says are designed to be anti-resonant. And although they’re a bit of exhausting to see, the corporate has included premium-grade capacitors.
Pricing and Availability
The Integra DRX-8.4 will promote for $3,200 US MAP (minimal marketed value). Availability is Spring 2023 by your native licensed Integra integration associate. There’s an optionally available IRK-180-4C rack adapter accessible, as nicely.
Study extra about Integra by visiting integrahometheater.com.
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