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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Onkyo has upgraded its budget 6.1-channel TX-SR502 A/V receiver
with a power increase to 75 Watts per channel, and improved
surround processing, including Dolby ProLogic IIx and DTS-96/24.
The model includes a suite of high-end features, including
6.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES, and
HDTV capable component video switching. This Onkyo TX-SR502
is currently available, in both black and silver finishes,
at a suggested retail price of just $300.
With the addition of Dolby Laboratory's new ProLogic IIx
processing, the Onkyo TX-SR502 takes the guesswork out of
surround processing by automatically deriving full 6.1-channel
audio from absolutely any stereo or multichannel source. The
receiver employs high quality linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A
converters and a sophisticated 32-bit DSP processor for ideal
reproduction of soundtracks and multichannel audio.
The TX-SR502 also boasts 50 MHz component video switching,
allowing the receiver to switch high definition video signals
without degrading video quality. There are two component video
inputs and one output, four A/V composite inputs and two outputs
with alternate S-Video connections, plus front panel A/V composite
and S-video inputs for convenient connection of portable devices.
The receiver has four assignable digital audio inputs with
one coaxial and three optical connectors, RCA line-level connections
for a CD player and audio recorder, and a subwoofer preamplifier
output. There are dual banana-plug-compatible multi-way speaker
binding posts for all main channels with color-coding for
simplified wiring, and front channel 'B' terminals for a second
set of stereo speakers.
The Onkyo TX-SR502 includes six internal power amplifier
channels with high-current, low-impedance discrete output
devices, to deliver a continuous power output of 75 Watts
per channel into 8-Ohm loads. Onkyo's WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier
Technology) gives the power stage a linear frequency response
from 10 Hz to 100 kHz to ensure it’s up to the challenge
of the most demanding audio sources, such as SACD and DVD-Audio.
The dot-matrix fluorescent front panel display makes setup
and operation of the receiver easy and fast, including variable
speaker configuration and distance settings for simple optimization
of any speaker arrangement. With the new adjustable crossover
on the subwoofer pre-out channel, the LFE channel signal can
be cutoff at 60, 80, 100, 120 or 150 Hz, for seamless integration
of any satellite and subwoofer combination.
The receiver's high quality AM/FM tuner section has 30 random
presets, and FM automatic scan tuning. The included preprogrammed
remote control makes system integration and control simple
and convenient.
The TX-SR502 is currently available in either black or silver
finish at a suggested retail price of $300.
Onkyo, which means 'audio' or 'sound' in Japanese, has been
producing precision audio components for over a half-century.
The company's philosophy is to deliver products that are superbly
designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard
of excellence. Today, Onkyo is at the forefront of the home
theater and digital revolutions.
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