Looks like the long awaited D3 is in final approval stages and should be available soon. I'm looking to replace the Denon 2900 with a Halo model. The specs are as follows:
– HDMI digital video/audio output with HDCP
– 480p / 720p / 1080i selectable scan rate
– Simultaneous progressive scan component video output and interlaced composite video output
– Faroudja DCDI processing for precision progressive scan
– DVD-Audio and SACD multi-channel
– SACD DSD bit stream goes directly to audio DAC
– DVD-A, SACD with bass management
– DVD+–R/RW, CD-R/RW compatible
– MP-3, JPEG, WMA, DivX playback, Kodak Picture CD playback
– 192 kHz / 24-Bit audio DACs
– 216 MHz / 12 bit precision video DAC
– Pure Black mode with black level adjustment, 7.5 IRE or 0 IRE
– BNC and RCA jacks for component video output
– Two s-video and two composite video output jacks
– Gold-plated 5.1 channel analog audio output jacks, two extra L, R output jacks
– Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
– Balanced two channel analog output with XLR jacks
– Defeatable video & digital audio circuits for purest analog audio
– RS-232C two-way communication port with DB9 connector
– Easy to use remote control handset with glow-in-the-dark buttons
– External IR repeater input and looping output jacks
– Detachable IEC AC power cord
– 115v / 230v operation
– Heavy duty 3U chassis, rack mounts with HRA3 (not included)
Halo D3 Front
Halo D3 Rear
Any thoughts and comments would be appreciated, and before someone asks, its like the rest of the Halo series, its not
inexpensive at all. Retail price: $ 2,300.00
