Integra 9.8 DTC in the house

[Optical Standards]

I assume as the C2 had a MSRP of $4K when it was released.

OS

[mmiles]

C3 should be out by CES (early Jan 2009).

MSRP is "planned" to be $3500.00

I'd also look at the Cary Audio Design C11a (shameless plug)...

At present I run the DTC 9.8 and love it. However due to my "association" to the industry I might be moving it soon.

[sunburnwilly]

C3 should be out by CES (early Jan 2009).

MSRP is "planned" to be $3500.00

I'd also look at the Cary Audio Design C11a (shameless plug)...

At present I run the DTC 9.8 and love it. However due to my "association" to the industry I might be moving it soon.

If you are moving it I am interested .

[Q-Man]

I'm getting ready to make the move to the new video and audio formats. The DTC 9.8 has been getting good reviews. I'm now using the Parasound Halo C1 and have been waiting to see what Parasound brings to the table. I like the sound of the C1 so I have to check out the C3. I use the C1's extra channels to send sound to an extra pair of LaScalas that I use for front effect speakers. I think the C3 also has some extra channels, but I don't think you can program them as well as the C1 lets you. The C1 sold for $ 6,000.00, so $ 3,500.00 sounds good for a C3.

[mmiles]

Willy,

I'll keep you in mind. I would miss the video side of the 9.8.

I use 720p processing feeding a five year old Samsung SL507N DLP RPTV ( internal video processing not so good but it is 5 yrs old too) but I use "through" (no processing) feeding a SIM2 HT380. That I would miss.

Looking at the Cary Audio Design C11a and Radiance/Sencore Lumagen. I'm not a "civilian" so it easies the $$$$ pain somewhat.

I should know by the end of the month or sooner what direction I will take.

Mike

[sunburnwilly]

Thanks Mike , I have been looking to step up from my 20th century Sony E9000ES . I would probably also upgrade from my 4.5 year old Samsung HLN50 . I just need a good excuse and a new processor might just be it .

Willy

[dkp]

Ok, so I'm a little confused. I contacted Integra today regarding the new DHC 9.9 (pictured in this thread) and was told that MSRP is $2,000 and they were unsure as to first date of availability. I later contacted my dealer who stated that MSRP is $2600 and they are in stock. Does anyone have any information that may clarify this for me?

I'm also trying to determine the difference(s) between the two units. I compared the features of both side by side on the integra website but am not seeing much of a difference.

I have the Integra first on my list of gear to be updated and am very close to pulling the trigger on the 9.8. However, if the 9.9 is a substantial upgrade I may elect to go that route.

[Optical Standards]

The DHC-9.9 is available. I received mine yesterday. It has a MSRP of $2000.00

OP

[dkp]

I believe they were looking at the DTR 9.9 which does have an MSRP of $2600 rather than the DHC 9.9. I'm ordering mine today.

[dkp]

I can get a 9.8 NIB and an open-box unit for greatly reduced prices. Send me a PM if you are interested.

[mmiles]

9.9 has some tricked out Audyessy features like Dynamic Volume etc.

The parts, motherboard and DSP make up is about the same according to my sources.

Regarding the surround processing I think the 9.9 has another THX mode available as well maybe.

The price on the 9.8 units in the garage sale forum are aggressive and will make someone a good deal but I'd bet you could score a 9.9 for $1400 or so once they are readily available.

[IndyKlipschFan]

Integra Introduces World's First A/V Receivers with Onboard ISFccc Video Calibration for All Sources

09/20/08 - Two THX Ultra2 Plus Certified models also feature HQV-Reon

VX video processing, THX Loudness Plus, HDMI 1.3a repeaters, HD Radio,

and new Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.

DENVER

(9/3/08) -- Integra has introduced two new top-of-the-line THX Ultra2

Plus certified A/V receivers that are the first such products to

incorporate ISFccc (Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration

Controls) capability, giving installers a simpler and more effective

way to optimize individual video source calibration for high-end home

theater installations. The DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 are both three-zone

capable, and include HQV Reon-VX video processing, new THX Loudness

Plus processing, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume

technologies, HD Radio, and a comprehensive set of custom installation

capabilities and features designed specifically for custom installers

and systems integration professionals. The Certified for Windows Vista

DTR-9.9 also incorporates an advanced suite of networked and streaming

digital audio capabilities.

The DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 are

the first A/V receivers available that include ISFccc calibration

capability, which allows ISF Certified calibration technicians to

custom define both day and night settings for each individual video

source component connected to the receivers. Additionally, each input

includes a third Custom calibration memory that can be accessed by

consumers to adjust video output to their specific tastes. Previously,

video calibration was usually limited to one source, or required

complex cabling and intricate remote control macro programming to

achieve a reasonably user friendly system. The incorporation of these

calibration functions in the receiver results in simpler system

configurations, reduced set-up time, and end-user systems offering

optimal video performance while retaining the ease-of-use of HDMI

switching.

The DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 each include Silicon

Image HQV Reon-VX video upconversion processing, accommodating any

source video signal with transcoding and upscaling to resolutions as

high as 1080p via HDMI (1080i via component-video). Its pixel-by-pixel

deinterlacing and scaling processing and sophisticated noise-reduction

algorithms yield sharp, artifact-free images from legacy SD signals as

well as HD sources.

With THX Ultra2 Plus certification the

DTR-9.9 and DTR-9.9 are designed to provide outstanding performance

with both music and movies in even the largest of theater spaces. The

new THX Loudness Plus feature improves how you experience movies at

lower volume levels. Because ambient sounds and bass can be lost or

perceived differently when the volume is lowered, THX Loudness Plus

automatically adjusts the front-to-back speaker level and frequency

balance to ensure that you experience all of rich details of movies

when listening below reference level.

Both receivers

include Audyssey's acclaimed MultEQ XT room acoustics correction, the

most powerful built-in solution available for countering room

distortion in dedicated home theaters. The systems are also Audyssey

MultEQ Pro compatible, allowing certified installers to take this

process to even higher levels of refinement. The receivers also include

Audyssey's newly developed Dynamic EQ technology, which makes

adjustments to the output on -the-fly to compensate for reduced

audibility and balance between front and surround channels,

particularly at lower volume levels. Finally, these are among the first

products available to include Audyssey's Dynamic Volume technology,

which continually monitors input signals and adjusts gain to maintain a

consistent output volume regardless of changes in the source signal

strength.

Conservatively rated at 145 and 140 watts per

channel respectively and certified for use with 4 Ohm speakers, the

DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 A/V receivers are capable of driving any speaker

system to the limits of performance. Each features a massive

high-current capable power supply with low-feedback WRAT (Wide Range

Amplifier Technology) and parallel push-pull topology for extremely

detailed performance across the frequency spectrum. The rear surround

amplifier channels can also be repurposed to bi-amp the front L/R

channels for compatible speakers, or bridged with the front L/R

channels to deliver even higher current and power output.

Audio

decoding and processing in the receivers feature high-quality

Burr-Brown 192-kHz/24-bit DACs for each channel, and accommodates every

major sound format in use today, including the HD and lossless audio

codecs included on the latest Blu-Ray discs. The receivers' A/V

processing circuitry is powered by its own separate power transformer

for A/V to eliminate interference between amplifier and processing

sections.

The Integra DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 each boast

exceptional multizone capabilities, including fixed and variable line

level outs with subwoofer for two additional zones. Zone 2 also

includes both composite and HD-quality component video outputs, as well

as independent tone controls. Zone 2 and Zone 3 both include balance

controls as well as maximum and power-on volume settings.

The

receivers include comprehensive packages of features specifically

tailored to the needs of custom installers, including an Ethernet port

for integration with network-based control systems. It also includes

bi-directional RS-232, RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) system

control integration over HDMI, three programmable 12-volt triggers,

dual IR inputs, and three unique assignable IR code sets. Lockable

customized dealer settings can be independently stored for easy recall,

making it simple for installers to maintain complex installations.

Integra

DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 are built to work with all the latest A/V sources

and formats. Besides being XM and Sirius satellite-radio-ready

(including Neural-THX surround for XM HD), both have built-in HD Radio.

The Windows Vista Certified DTR-9.9 also supports portable audio

devices thanks to a front panel USB connection, as well as streaming

audio via rear panel Ethernet port. Ethernet streaming includes files

stored on networked PCs and hard drives in a wide range of formats

(MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and Ogg Vorbis), as well as web-based audio

programs via Internet radio, including SIRIUS iRadio and vTuner

support. The inclusion of Integra's Music Optimizer function ensures

the highest fidelity audio performance from all these digital sources.

The Integra DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9 will be available in September at suggested retail prices of $2,000 and $2,600, respectively.

Integra

designs and manufactures premium Home Theater receivers, processors,

amplifiers, and DVD players that are specifically designed to meet the

needs of custom audio/video systems installers. System integration and

convergence technology protocols include RS-232, IR, and on-board

Ethernet for network connectivity and TCP/IP control. Integra has

access to vast technical resources, and bears a proud heritage of over

60 years of audio engineering excellence.

[IndyKlipschFan]

And the pre amp only here..

Integra Debuts World's First AV Pre/Pro with ISFccc Video Calibration Capabilities, Plus Latest from THX, Audyssey

09/19/08 - The Integra DHC-9.9 Three-zone AV Preamplifier/Processor is THX Ultra2 Plus certified, has ISFccc video calibration, HQV-Reon VX video processing, 4 HDMI 1.3a repeaters, HD Radio, and the new THX Loudness Plus, and Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. DENVER (9/3/08) -- Integra, the leading manufacturer of home theater components designed specifically for the custom installer, has introduced the Integra DHC-9.9, the worlds first AV preamplifier-processor to include Imaging Science Foundation's Certified Calibration Controls (ISFccc) which facilitate individual image quality calibration of video source components while simplifying system configurations. The Integra DHC-9.9 is a three-zone THX Ultra2 Plus certified AV preamplifier-processor. It replaces the company's highly successful DTC-9.8, which was the first pre-pro to include HDMI 1.3a repeaters and Silicon Optix' premium HQV Reon-VX circuitry for upscaling and video processing. The new model adds the powerful new audio processing capabilities of THX Loudness Plus and Audyssey Dynamic EQ which both improve the home theater experience when listening at moderate sound levels. It also adds Audyssey's Dynamic Volume, which maintains consistent overall volume levels regardless of changes in the source. For broadcast fans, the DHC-9.9, has an HD Radio tuner, is Sirius and XM Satellite radio ready, and offers XMHD Surround and THX Neural Surround. An ISF Certified calibration technician with unrestricted access to the DHC-9.9's ISFccc menus can achieve optimal image quality for each of the video inputs. Previously, video calibration was usually limited to one source, or required complex cabling and intricate remote control macro programming to achieve a reasonably user friendly system. The use of these calibration functions, especially with HDMI, will result in simpler system configurations, reduced set-up time, and end-user systems offering optimal video performance while retaining the ease-of-use of HDMI switching. Up to three calibration settings, such as day, night, or custom, can be stored for each source. The heart of the video circuitry is Silicon Optix' premium HQV Reon-VX processing for studio-quality upscaling of all sources to 1080p over HDMI, and also provides analog component video upscaling to 1080i. The DHC-9.9 has four HDMI, three component video, and six S-Video/composite inputs. There are two HDMI outputs to facilitate applications such as a second monitor in the same room with a projector. With its THX Ultra2 Plus certification the DHC-9.9 is designed for use with powerful external amplifiers in large rooms, and provides 7.1-channel professional-grade balanced XLR outputs for connection to compatible multichannel amplifiers. The new THX Loudness Plus feature improves the experience of movies at lower volume levels. Because ambient sounds and bass can be lost or perceived differently when the volume is lowered, THX Loudness Plus automatically adjusts the front-to-back speaker level and frequency balance to ensure that you experience all of the rich details of movies when listening below reference level. Like its predecessor, DHC-9.9 includes Audyssey's acclaimed MultEQ XT room acoustics correction, the most powerful built-in solution available for countering room distortion in dedicated home theaters. The system is Audyssey MultEQ Pro compatible, allowing certified installers to take this process to even higher levels of refinement. New for the DHC-9.9 is Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which provides real-time adjustment of surround levels and equalization when listening at moderate sound levels. Also new is Audyssey's Dynamic Volume, which detects and corrects for undesired dramatic changes in volume level during program changes and commercials, maintaining a consistent output level. The DHC-9.9 has three advanced TI AUREUS™ 32-bit DSP chips to provide onboard decoding for every major format in use today, including the latest high definition and lossless audio formats specified for the Blu-Ray disc formats. The unit features an oversized Toroidal transformer for the main power supply as well as separate transformers for the audio and video circuitry. Each channel also employs premium quality Burr Brown audio DAC's and Integra's VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for dynamic, low-distortion reproduction at all output levels. The HDMI and AV inputs are assignable, as are three optical/coaxial digital inputs, two-channel balanced XLR inputs, phono and line-level analog inputs, and mutichannel inputs and pre-outs. The DHC-9.9 boasts exceptional multizone capabilities, including fixed and variable line level outs with subwoofer for two additional zones. Zone 2 also includes both composite and HD-quality component video outputs, as well as independent tone controls. Zone 2 and Zone 3 both include balance controls as well as maximum and power-on volume settings. The Integra DHC-9.9 includes a comprehensive package of features specifically tailored to the needs of custom installers, including an Ethernet port for integration with network-based control systems. It also includes bi-directional RS-232, RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) system control integration over HDMI, three programmable 12-volt triggers, dual IR inputs, and three unique assignable IR code sets. Lockable customized dealer settings can be independently stored for easy recall, making it simple for installers to maintain complex installations. The DHC-9.9 includes a high quality AM/FM radio tuner and built-in HD Radio reception capability. It is also compatible with Satellite radio programming with connections for both XM and Sirius antennas. It includes onboard Neural THX processing for multichannel surround programming on XM HD and other Neural THX sources. Finally, there are 40 presets for AM, FM, HD Radio, XM, or Sirius stations. The Integra DHC-9.9 is now available from Integra dealers with a suggested retail price of $2,000. Integra designs and manufactures premium Home Theater receivers, processors, amplifiers, and DVD players that are specifically designed to meet the needs of custom audio/video systems installers. System integration and convergence technology protocols include RS-232, IR, and on-board Ethernet for network connectivity and TCP/IP control. Integra has access to vast technical resources, and bears a proud heritage of over 60 years of audio engineering excellence.♠ # # #

Is this what you have


damonrpayne ? Others in here? What are the differences?

Integra and Anthem are the same company. I wonder how close these are in features to not have to jump to almost 8,000 for a pre amp? I am very happy with the Sunfire pre amp (Theater Grand IV) but at some point a HDMI pre / Ultra 2 etc etc makes sense. Some of you love these.. So I am asking what you feel as well? I will def keep the 200x7 amp, it has been or will remain outstadning either way!

[OnMedic]

The 8.9 and 9.9 look good! The primarty feature I am looking for (my search started Friday) is a minimum of 3 zones, with Independant HD Video out to Zone 2

It looks like the 8.9 and the 9.9 have this feature... can anyone confirm that the zones run HD independant source to 2 HD Zones (Zone 1 being HDMI and Zone 2 being Component).

THANKS!

Steve

[mmiles]

9.8had only two HDMI video outputs. The 9.9 may differ.

[dkp]

9.9 has some tricked out Audyessy features like Dynamic Volume etc.

The parts, motherboard and DSP make up is about the same according to my sources.

Regarding the surround processing I think the 9.9 has another THX mode available as well maybe.

The price on the 9.8 units in the garage sale forum are aggressive and will make someone a good deal but I'd bet you could score a 9.9 for $1400 or so once they are readily available.

$1400 would be 30% off retail; definitely a great deal!

[mmiles]

Prices are $1280 (20% off MSRP) for the NIB unit and $1100 (31.25% off MSRP) for the open-box unit.

Look familiar?

When the 9.9 hits in quantitiy I bet used 9.8's will land in about $1000 once the dust settles.

[dkp]

I'm not sure how pricing on discontinued models correlates to a product that is new to the market. 30% off retail is a great deal for something like that.

[IndyKlipschFan]

Integra Debuts World's First AV Pre/Pro with ISFccc Video Calibration Capabilities, Plus Latest from THX, Audyssey



09/19/08 - The Integra DHC-9.9 Three-zone AV Preamplifier/Processor is
THX Ultra2 Plus certified, has ISFccc video calibration, HQV-Reon VX
video processing, 4 HDMI 1.3a repeaters, HD Radio, and the new THX
Loudness Plus, and Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.

This alone looks interesting... When my dealer gets it in.. He said I can borrow one.. very cool!! I will let u know!

[PhilMays]

Does anyone know the price. In the past I was a huge Onkyo fan, and the Integra line is just that much better. This 9.9 unit is a seperates unit? When is it suposed to be available?

Thanks!