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| Technics debuts new receivers for 2001Technics Home Audio marks the arrival of 2001 with an audio odyssey, introducing three new receivers-the DVD-Audio-ready SA-DX950 and SA-DX1050 and the Dolby Digital SA-DX750- with enough features and versatility to make them an integral part of any serious home theater.As DVD-Audio ready models, the SA-DX950 and SA-DX1050 offer the ability to reproduce the exquisite sounds of DVD-Audio discs. DVD-Audio combines greater bit-depth and higher sampling frequencies (up to 24-bit quantization and 192kHz sampling versus 16-bit and 44.1 kHz for CD) and yields extremely high resolution and extraordinary dynamic range (up to 144dB). Result: musical scores that reflect the subtle nuances of the composer's artistic vision. These new models are all Dolby Digital receivers, and the SA-DX950 and SA-DX1050 can all process the Digital Theater Sound (dts) standard as well. Producing equal power of 100 watts to each of the five speakers in a digital surround system (1kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD), all three models have what it takes to encompass the viewer/listener in a powerful, smooth and realistic sound field. Like previous Technics receivers, the 2001 models use Class H+ amplifier circuitry to ensure smooth, quiet and, most importantly, cool, performance no matter how demanding the soundtrack. Unlike a traditional amplifier, which uses a single power supply, or "rail," Class H+ incorporates two rails working together. The higher-powered rail only goes to work when loud scenes, explosions or other spikes in audio demand it. Class H+ also boosts dynamic headroom to 2 dB, with power to spare for accurate delivery of dynamic audio passages. All of the models include three digital audio inputs: two optical and one coaxial. That means owners of both DVD players and digital satellite systems need not choose which component gets the enhanced sound benefits of the optical connection. All models have subwoofer level control. The new home theater receivers look as good as they sound, boasting elegant, matte black cabinets and minimalist front panels with chrome accents. Their overall rich appearance gives a hint to the aural experience that will emanate from within. DVD-Audio Ready SA-DX950 The SA-DX950 is uniquely suited to deliver the highest quality DVD-Audio thanks to its MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) circuitry. By improving power bandwidth and contributing to outstanding sound quality linearity, MOS-FET allows the receiver to reproduce the broad spectrum of frequencies for which DVD-Audio is known. In fact, a S/N ratio of over 100dB and frequency response up to 70kHz at 50 watts of power are standard operating procedure for the SA-DX950. That means music from DVD-Audio discs will take on the rich, clean sound one would expect from a live performance. Besides its ability to decode both Dolby Digital and dts soundtracks, the SA-DX950 offers six-channel discrete inputs for connection to a DVD-Audio/Video player. Other step-up features include large speaker terminals for high-quality sound transmission and a universal remote control that can operate most brands of A/V components. DVD-Audio Ready SA-DX1050 The flagship SA-DX1050 DVD-Audio Ready receiver brings formerly high-end features into an affordably priced package. It is similar to the SA-DX950, plus a few notable additions. For example, "high current" MOS-FET circuitry gives this unit a target dynamic power (at 2 ohms) of 230 watts per channel (vs. 200 watts/channel on other, more expensive models). The Ta-Ke style capacitor uses bamboo fiber for exceptional sound clarity and natural yet powerful audio. The SA-DX1050 also adds two S-VHS inputs and one S-VHS output for high-quality video delivery, as well as a front audio/video input, handy for temporary video connections. Like the SA-DX950, the top-end model has six-channel discrete inputs, large speaker terminals and comes with a universal remote control. SA-DX750 The Technics SA-DX750 is a new Dolby Digital receiver suitable for most home theater entertainment applications. Aside from its 100-watt x 5 amplifier, this model features an array of audio enhancing features, beginning with Sound Field Control. This array of digital sound processing algorithms allows the receiver to simulate a variety of performance venues, including Hall, Club, Live and Theater, with both surround and non-surround sources. Other audio capabilities include a Dolby 3 Stereo mode, three center channel modes (normal, wide and phantom), a subwoofer output and "A" and/or "B" speaker selection. Center- and surround-channel levels can be adjusted independently, as can subwoofer level. Continuing Technics' attention to user-friendliness, the SA-DX750 has a Help function to indicate audio stream problems and suggest possible solutions. As the heart of a home audio or home theater system, the receiver bears the primary responsibility for quality reproduction of all audio sources. Technics top-end receivers have been designed to meet the toughest challenges of multi-channel audio and home theater. Technics audio products are marketed in the United States by Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America (MECA). MECA is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., (NYSE: MC) of Japan, one of the world's largest producers of electronic and electric products for consumer, business and industrial use. All prices are in U.S. dollars. SA-DX1050 March, 2001 $349.95 SA-DX950 April, 2001 $299.95 SA-DX750 March, 2001 $249.95 + Post comment/question/reply
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