American audio model Integra has unveiled its newest flagship AV receiver within the type of the Integra DRX-8.4. Launching later this Spring, it is going to supply 11 channels of amplification at 150 Watts and a packed characteristic set at a premium value. This consists of balanced XLR ports, two impartial sub-out ports, good assistant integration and help for a variety of audio codecs together with THX Choose, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced, with Auro 3D Audio help anticipated to be added in a June firmware replace.
The DRX-8.4 is being touted because the “integrator-approved resolution for the world’s best dwelling theatres” by Integra, because it has labored carefully with dwelling cinema installers to create this new AVR to fulfill the excessive expectations of each the professionals and their purchasers. Integra states that it’s ushering in a brand new age of audiophile-grade AVRs with the DRX-8.4, claiming that it offers “extra energy, extra symmetry and an unprecedented variety of referral-ready options ” than its competitors.
This consists of the high-performance ESS Sabre DACs and reference class AB amplifier design which Integra says will “maximise audio efficiency because the sound is powered up and despatched to your audio system”. The model additionally highlights the receiver’s passive subwoofer project by way of two devoted subwoofer channels.
With its seven HDMI 2.1 inputs and a 3 outputs (together with HDMI eArc), the DRX-8.4 presents 4K/120Hz gaming help with its full HDMI bandwidth permitting for sooner refreshes and minimal latency. The receiver may also help 8K passthrough by way of HDMI 2.1 which is a pleasant contact, even when 8K content material and {hardware} are nonetheless considerably restricted. We do know that this new AVR will help Dolby Imaginative and prescient – nevertheless, it is not fully clear as as to whether it is going to help the likes of HDR10+ and HLG, though we might be stunned if these had been omitted from the receiver.
Compatibility with music streaming is high tier on the DRX-8.4, with help for Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, Apple Airplay 2 and Chromecast, and it’s even suitable with Sonos when you have a Port or Join module. It is Roon-ready, nevertheless full help will not come till a September 2023 firmware replace. Lastly, you need to use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and Josh voice assistants for controlling the system and requesting tracks.
The secret with regards to DRX-8.4 is set up and with Dirac Reside wi-fi room calibration help in addition to wi-fi CI connectivity for internet set-up and monitoring, this AVR ought to hopefully preserve issues easy and straightforward with regards to set up and upkeep.
The DRX-8.4 joins the Integra 2.4, 3.4 and 5.4 fashions within the present vary. It goes on sale in Q3 2023 and it is out there to pre-order proper now. There is no phrase on official worldwide pricing but as it’s presently TBC, nevertheless, you may pre-order it via Indigo Distribution (028 9145 5565) within the UK and Eire.
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