expirediconian | Staff posted Feb 21, 2025 09:12 PM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Feb 21, 2025 09:12 PM
Integra DRX 3.4 100W 9.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver
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This does include the same full bandwidth of Dirac Live the RZ50 has.
DLBC is available on the RZ50 but it also only has mono/parallel sub outs as this does.
Most people don't value DLBC anyways, not sure it's much of a benefit.
With the advent of A1EVO Dirac no longer has an advantage over Audyssey!!!
It's only cost you $20 & you don't even need to buy a new AVR!
You also don't lose sub correction/integration.
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I'm not the one questioning anyone's "OPINION".
I provided very relevant information to that opinion, I'll ask again why is this an issue? 🤔
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For the HDMI connection handshaking issue you describe, it *could* be that the HDMI cable doesn't really meet HDMI 2.1 standards where the TV and receiver do If you don't have a 2.1 spare grab one of the 8k/2.1 cables from Amazon when they come on sale and see if swapping helps 🤞(if you bought this to replace a previous 2.1 receiver the cable is less likely to have spontaneously partially failed upon switching, personally I hate trouble shooting (e)arc and just use a streamer instead of my TV's apps despite it dropping things into 1080p due to other issues 😂)
Compared to the sister models from Onkyo and Pioneer, I think the Integra looks the worst by far, but for the price, and 5 year warranty (best of the three options), I was willing to overlook that. This is easily the best deal out of the comparable models.
It was never really worth it to me to spend 1k + on a 9 channel but at this price point... decisions.
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Now how big a difference that is sonically is the question no one can answer.
I would add, you should only switch AVRs because you NEED the new features imo.
The only real reason this is so popular is because of Dirac room correction.
It's the least expensive way to get it, that's what you would be paying for imo.
I'm looking at my Denon x1300w and wondering the same thing. It's at least 5-6 years old at this point. Relegate it to the basement second viewing area.
It was never really worth it to me to spend 1k + on a 9 channel but at this price point... decisions.
The Onkyo RZ50 was certainly selling for MSRP then and had waiting lists
Now how big a difference that is sonically is the question no one can answer.
I would add, you should only switch AVRs because you NEED the new features imo.
The only real reason this is so popular is because of Dirac room correction.
It's the least expensive way to get it, that's what you would be paying for imo.
Also his Pioneer Elite appears to have 7.1 inputs so in theory he still could use it to power up to seven channels (probably at least the LCR mains) of his setup taking load off the Integra's amplifier/power supply.
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