ONKYO THX SYSTEM PART 2: 3D!!
It doesn’t seem like 5 minutes ago since I was writing up about Onkyo’s new THX pre/power and Bluray player on these forums. But with the emergence of 3D and the ‘version of HDMI we’re not allowed to mention’, Onkyo had to update. So out goes the old pre/processor and Bluray player, and in comes the new. The PAMC5500 remains the same. We’re not on to 3D audio yet 
The BDPS808 Bluray player adds 3D playback over the old 807.
The 9.2 channel Networking THX Ultra 2 Plus PRSC5508 processor replaces the old 5507, and adds 3D pass through, and a new version of Audyssey’s existing DSX, we’re told.
The matching PAMC5500 9 channel THX Ultra 2 power amp remains the same, and uses Onkyo’s WRAT amplification technology.The 5500 has 220wpc on tap, and should be able to drive pretty much any speaker you care to throw at it.
As mentioned before, the PAMC5500 power amplifier remains the same.
The above photos are of the current PRSC5507 and BDPS807 – new images will be added when we get them. But let’s face it, they’ll look the same! More details will be posted when we have them.
3D TV NOW ON DEMO IN STORE!!
We are pleased to announce that Frank harvey Hi-Fi now have 3D TV on demonstration in store!
We have the Panasonic TXP50VT20 50″ plasma on demo with the DMPBDT300 3D Bluray player in our ground floor Bose room along with the new Bose Unify Lifetsyle V25 and V35 systems.
Initial impressions are positive. We can’t imagine plasmas getting any better as far as quality is concerned, whether 2D or 3D. The supplied 3D disc produces some stunning images, and certain parts are so lifelike you can almost feel the textures.
Feel free to pop in and have a look for yourself away from the usual big electrical stores where TV’s will be fed by split links – experience the best from one of the finest plasma TV’s currently available, fed directly from the Bluray player.
Photos to follow.
Yamaha Bluray Player and 3D Receivers
The 7.2 channel RXV667 supports the usual HD audio formats, uses Yamaha’s own YPAO room equalisation and Scene feature, with 1080p upscaling. It also uses Yamaha’s DSP 3D mode, which with front effect speakers produces a much larger soundstage than normal AV receivers. Six HDMI inputs (useable when in standby) should cover enough sources for most people, and with full 7.2 pre-outputs and 7.1 input, it will also incorporate upgrading by adding a multi channel power amplifier, or adding sources with their own internal decoding.
The RXV667 retails for £449.
The RXV767 adds a second HDMi output in order to run two displays. There is also an audio input assign capability for HDMI and component inputs for added versatility.
The RXV767 retails for £599
The new YDS12 iPod dock can be added to take full advantage of iPods, and the YID-W10 adds wireless transfer of music from an iPod. Audio streaming is possible via the YBA10 wireless audio receiver. All of these can be used with the above AV receivers.
Yamaha are also introducing a new Bluray player, the BDS667. Fully compatible with BD Live and Bonus View, the player will also play Jpeg HD, WMV, MP3, DivX HD, and is fully DNLA Client compliant. The player is a full1080p/24Hz output, and it’s HDMI output is full Deep Colour compatible. The player has a front mounted USB port for video/audio playback of external memory devices.
The BDS667 retails for £299
For more new models, check out our forum at www.peoplesrepublicofhifi.co.uk
Onkyo TX-NR 708 & TX-NR808 3D AV Receivers
Onkyo are about to release the TXNR708 and TXNR808 THX 3D compatible home theatre receivers, and as usual, Onkyo are leading the way with some new, genuinely useful features, keeping them one step ahead of the competition.
Both are full HD audio decoding 7.2 channel AV receivers, with HDMI 1.4a 3D compatibility. Both receivers are THX Select 2 Plus certified, incorporating Faroudja DCDi video processing, Audyssey Multi-EQ processing (with Audyssey Dynamic Voume) and Audyssey DSX. They are fully DLNA 1.5 and Windows 7 compatible, and has full internet radio access, as well as having access to Last.FM and Napster. And as always, they’re powerful enough to bump start a Chevvy.
Full details are contained within the PDF’s below:
Available soon!!
