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Integra Research RDC-7 Processor Review

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by Steve DellaSala — last modified September 15, 2003 20:00
Integra Research RDC-7 Processor Review

Integra Research RDC-7

Summary

  • Product Name: RDC-7
  • Manufacturer: Integra Research
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: September 15, 2003
  • MSRP: $4500
Specifications

Formats: THX Ultra-approved with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital (with THX EX), DTS
Audio inputs: 5 digital coaxial, 1 AC-3 RF digital coaxial, 3 digital TosLink, 9 analog L/R, 1 analog 7.1-channel throughput, 1 RIAA phono
Video inputs: 6 composite, 6 S-video, 3 component
Audio record outputs: 2 tape, 2 video recorder
Audio outputs: unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR) for each L/R, Center, Subwoofer, L/R surround, and L/R rear surround (2 outputs each for unbalanced L/R and Center), Zone 2 L/R, 1 digital coaxial, 1 digital TosLink
Additional inputs/outputs: RS-232 port, A&B assignable 12V trigger, Onkyo RI remote repeater output, main and Zone 2 remote repeater inputs
Analog input/output impedance: 50kohms/470ohms
Signal/noise: Phono, 80dB (IHF A, 5mV input); CD/Tape, 100dB (IHF A, 0.5V input)
FM sensitivity: 17.2dBf, 2.0µV (75ohms IHF)
Voltage requirements: 120V, 60Hz
Dimensions: 1711/16" x 711/16" x 175/16" (WxHxD)
Weight: 35.7 lbs.


Pros

  • Audiophile-Quality Preamp Suitable for Critical Music Listening
  • Professional-Grade Video Signal Switching without Picture Quality Degradation
  • THX Ultra2 Certified, THX Surround EX 7.1-Channel Decoding
  • Apogee Master Clock for High Quality D/A Conversion
  • Above Average SNR; Analog 106dB @1V and 100dB @ 0.5V
  • Dual differential Burr Brown PCM 1704 DAC's for front channels
  • On-The-Fly Speaker Level Adjustments for multi-channel inputs (stored)
  • On-The Fly Speaker Level Adjustments for digital inputs (stored)
  • 8 Balanced XLR Outputs

Cons

  • Lower grade single-ended DAC's employed on center channel, subwoofer channel, and surrounds
  • No component video up-conversion
  • No On Screen Display through component video
  • Master volume control is only accurate to +/- 1dB
  • No bass management or digital delay compensation for external inputs
  • No sub out in 2-channel direct mode
  • Pink Noise test tone off by +1db volume in center and -2db volume in surrounds
  • Mediocre remote control
  1. History of Integra Research
  2. Digital Architecture
  3. Digital Architecture (continued)
  4. Setup and Configuration
  5. RDC-7 DSP Modes and Listening Tests
  6. RDC-7 Listening Tests - Movies
  7. Remote Control and Conclusion
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