
If you ultimately do decide you can deal with having an AM/FM tuner in your preamp-processor, Dolby Atmos-capable models are available from Anthem, Marantz, Yamaha, and Onkyo at prices ranging from $1,500-3,000.
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It’s also DTS:X-ready, although there’s no news yet about when a DTS:X update will be made available.

With support for up to 11.1 channels, the M9 combines Dolby Atmos processing with Dirac Live room correction. All Altitude-32s feature the company’s Trinnov Optimizer room optimization, and can be upgraded at additional cost to support Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D and DTS:X.Īudiocontrol’s Maestro M9 ($8,900) offers a somewhat less pricey alternative to the models mentioned above.
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Supports Dolby Digital AC-3 Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, PCM. The SSP 200 is the heart of this presentation room, decoding source audio and. 5.1 Digital Audio Decoder uses 24-bit audio DSP, 96 KHz digital receivers, and 192 KHz/24bit ADC and DAC. An equally esoteric option is the Trinnov Altitude-32, which starts at $17,500 for an eight-channel model and tops out at $29,000 for a 32-channel version. Dolby and DTS formats from HDMI sources to discrete audio outputs. The DataSat RS20i ($23,000), for example, provides Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing with 16 output channels and Dirac Live room correction. theater receiver (or separate components decoder) that is capable of decoding (at a minimum) Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital surround-sound signals. They also omit many amenities you’ll find on more typical preamp-processors, including an AM/FM tuner, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM internet radio support. What distinguishes these from more mainstream units is a focus on digital signal processing, including room correction, as well as home automation and control features. Doc LockettĪ I can think of a few preamp/processors that meet your requirements, but they’re all pricey units aimed at ultra high-end home cinemas.

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