expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025 9:12 PM
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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025 9:12 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 don't mention anything in my comments because I've purchased many times from them and maybe one negative experience.
I don't mention anything in my comments because I've purchased many times from them and maybe one negative experience.
You will not get 100W/Ch or anywhere close to that from this!
You will not get 100W/Ch or anywhere close to that from this!
You will not get 100W/Ch or anywhere close to that from this!
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You will not get 100W/Ch or anywhere close to that from this!
Per FTC guidelines, the 100W/Ch rating is only over 2 channels 20Hz to 20kHz over an 8 ohm load. This is the only way to compare receivers apples to apples when shopping. It will be less when playing a MCH movies or music like Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
The wattage will be considerably less when output to low impedance speakers due to the "limp mode" as incorporated by PAC (Premium Audio Company of which Integra is a part). Most receivers output higher wattage the lower the resistance but the "limp mode" forces the AVR into a mandatory protection mode that is more like 35-40W into 2 channels (per ASR's expose of the 7100, of which the DRX 3.4 is a clone).
Per FTC guidelines, the 100W/Ch rating is only over 2 channels 20Hz to 20kHz over an 8 ohm load. This is the only way to compare receivers apples to apples when shopping. It will be less when playing a MCH movies or music like Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
The wattage will be considerably less when output to low impedance speakers due to the "limp mode" as incorporated by PAC (Premium Audio Company of which Integra is a part). Most receivers output higher wattage the lower the resistance but the "limp mode" forces the AVR into a mandatory protection mode that is more like 35-40W into 2 channels (per ASR's expose of the 7100, of which the DRX 3.4 is a clone).
that is not the case like you explained .
Thanks
that is not the case like you explained .
Thanks
And that's true of all the AVRs on the market in this general price range (and often even in higher ranges). What is good about this unit is that it has pre-outs so if you want/need more power then one can get an external amp for some of the channels -- like the 3 front mains -- which could/should free up this receiver to drive the other channels (likely) with relative ease. That said, if you have pretty efficient speakers (that aren't low impedance) then that might not be needed at all to achieve a loud multi-channel home theater experience.
Based on all these front page deals of this unit, one would assume they have sold quite a few units
Based on all these front page deals of this unit, one would assume they have sold quite a few units
I believe you forgot to add " Personal ownership, over a period of time, with A/B with other units, that you have owned, with your own media, volume levels ,listening area, speakers and sources" to make it worthy for you.
You might better off going back to AVS and ask over there.
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You might better off going back to AVS and ask over there.