$999.00 USD
The R-871 7.1-channel Receiver continues Sherwood Newcastle's long tradition of sonic excellence and exceptional build quality while adding virtually every feature demanded by advanced users and the Custom Install fraternity. Items like XM Radio connectivity, 100 MHz component video bandwidth, re-configurable amplifiers and RS-232 control are no longer confined to the upper pricing stratosphere.
The R-871 features fully discrete amplifiers with high current capability and equal power for all 7 channels. With bandwidth of 100 kHz and worst-case signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 96 dB, it's fully compatible with the playback requirements of DVD-A, SACD and the many variations of multi-channel Dolby Digital and dts playback.
For decoding and playback enhancements, the R-871 uses the the CS-49510, a new 32-bit DSP chip from Cirrus Logic. Critical Digital-to-Analog conversion is carried out superbly by the AK4358, a 192 kHz/24-bit device from AKM with dynamic range of 112 dB. The R-871 uses AKM's AK5380 for Analog to Digital conversion.
The R-871 offers impressive decoding. Its abilities include: DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix; DTS-96/24; DTS NEO-6 Movie and Music; Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Pro Logic IIx; Dolby Headphone Layers 1, 2, 3; and Dolby Virtual Speaker. This is virtually every format available today. It even remasters legacy PCM material such as CDs to 96 kHz sampling frequency and 24-bit word depth for improved sound.
The R-871 also offers automatic system set-up for channel level and distance and both offer SNAP (Sherwood Newcastle Automatic Parametric) Room EQ.
Field Upgradeable: The R-871 can be upgraded in the field to take advantage of new technologies as they become available via its rear-panel RS-232 connection, which also provides a means for advanced communications with third-party control systems such as touchpads, touchscreens or the like.
Universal Video: To ease system operation and video selection, the R-871 offers on-screen display and operational control from all three video outputs: composite, S-Video and Component Video. In addition, it transcodes (up-converts) all video inputs to a single component video output. With only one video connection necessary between the receiver and the TV, system installation and operation are significantly simplified.
Component Video Switching: With three wideband (100 MHz) component video inputs this Newcastle model makes it easy to hook-up advanced video sources. It is ready for HDTV.
Advanced Remote Control: Although virtually all functions can be accessed via the front panel controls most will find it much more convenient to operate their systems from the convenience of their easy chair. The R-871 comes with a preprogrammed remote that operates not only the Newcastle unit but virtually all other home electronics. It is even capable of executing a series of Macro commands to help automate system operation.
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