The AVR-1603 provides a digital optical output terminal for connecting a CD recorder or other digital recording device to make high-quality digital recordings directly from the source. Two sets of speaker terminals are provided for the main speakers, allowing for the use of a second pair of stereo speakers in another room. A ‘Personal Memory Plus’ function automatically recalls the last surround mode used for each program source.
The Denon AVR-1803 is equipped with six equally-powered amplifiers, one for each channel, in a discrete configuration, giving total accuracy when reproducing sound from demanding DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital, DVD-Audio, and SACD sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II feature enables 2-channel stereo sources to be heard in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound, and for multi-room versatility, the Denon AVR-1803's Multi Source function allows audio to be enjoyed in one room, while another program source is playing in the main room.
The AVR-1803 supports subwoofer cross-over switching, with a choice of three cross-over frequencies: 80, 100, and 120 for an accurately match between the performance characteristics of the subwoofer and the main speaker system. It also provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function to output different sources to multiple zones. Sources can be selected for output to one additional zone other than the main room. Multi-room Zone can have a variable pre-amp output.
Fianlly, the Denon SC-50HTB Speaker System consists of high quality magnetically shielded speakers which deliver detailed, room-filling sound. The system includes four two-way satellite speakers, a three-way matched centre-channel speaker and a compact 35W powered subwoofer.
(Lee Baldock)
