Outlaw Audio 1070 First Look

[hopjohn]

Outlaw Audio 1070 A/V Receiver
7 x 65w, $899

From the Outlaw Audio Newsletter released today:

Model 1070 News

We are pleased to announce that the first production run of the Model
1070, our long awaited re-entry into the AV Receiver market, is complete
and the units are now on the water to us. We expect delivery sometime
within the next three weeks, with shipments to you starting about a week
or so later.

The Model 1070 has been in the works for almost two years, and while we
would have loved to make it available sooner, the lengthy development
cycle was needed to assure that the Model 1070 met our standards and
yours as well as to add some new features along the way. The added time
was also required to complete rigorous hardware and software testing by
the Outlaws and our engineering and manufacturing teams. Beyond that, we
put the Model 1070 through three separate beta test cycles to confirm
that it is everything we promised. That it is, and more.

For those who are new to the Outlaw family, the Model 1070 is a fully
featured AV Receiver, designed to deliver the ultimate in sonic
performance at a true value price. While the bulk of our products are
separates, some Outlaws only have room for a receiver, or they prefer that
configuration for price or convenience reasons. Others view a high
performance receiver as a configurable starting point easily upgradeable later
with a new power amplifier. The Model 1070 was designed with all of
these requirements in mind.

The Model 1070's key features are shown below, and it is worth noting
that this receiver is a unique hardware and software platform developed
by and for us. It is not based on any other product available.

- A high performance, high current output amplifier conservatively
rated at 7x65 watts @ 8 ohms, all channels driven, 20 Hz- 20kHz, THD less
than 0.08%.
- Power supply based around a massive torroidal transformer and a total
of 90,000 uF of filter caps.
- All discrete output stage.
- An advanced DSP engine based on the highly regarded Cirrus Logic CS
49400 processor engine.
- All current digital formats including Dolby Digital EXtm, DTS®,
DTS-EStm and DTS 96/24tm. Available matrix processing modes include Dolby
ProLogic® IIx with parameter control for music modes, DTS Neo:6, Dolby
Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone and 5,6 and 7 channel stereo modes.
- Analog bypass mode.
- Extensive analog and digital bass management including 4-way digital
crossover. Choice of digital, "true-analog" 80Hz crossover or
wire-to-wire bypass for the 7.1 "direct" inputs.
- Cirrus Logic 24 bit/192kHz ADC and DACs
- Independent delay settings for all channels as well as up to 200 mS
in Lip Sync delay to compensate for loss of audio sync from digital
video sources and displays
- RS-232 port for software/firmware upgradeability and bi-directional
control through external systems and keypads
- Video cross-conversion from composite or S-Video to component video
for simplified connections. OSD available on component outputs up to
480P.
- A complete suite of inputs and outputs to meet virtually any system
configuration:
- 2x1 DVI video switching (easily convertible to HDMI switching with
adapter cables such as Outlaws PDH interconnects)
- 3x1 component video switching with 100MHz bandwidth for unparalleled
HDTV compatibility
- 4 Audio/video/S-Video inputs, including front panel inputs
- 4 optical digital inputs, including front panel input
- 4 coaxial digital inputs, including front panel input
- Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
- Complete preamplifier outputs
- Front panel headphone jack with level control
- Audio tape recorder output
- VCR audio/video recorder output
- IR in/out jacks
- Trigger jack for amplifier control
- Heavy duty, all-metal five-way speaker binding posts
- All jacks and connections color coded
- All menu selections controllable using the programmable 8-device,
backlit remote or front panel controls with either on-screen menus or two
line front panel display
- High quality AM/FM tuner by Alps with 30 presets
- Removable power cord

We could go on, but that gives you a good idea of the power, features
and functionality of the Model 1070. Of course, there is one more
important item here: the price. Although the cost of many key components,
particularly metal and copper, has risen dramatically since we began
planning the Model 1070, we have been able to hold the line on pricing.

The introductory price for the Model 1070 will be $899. With component
pricing and currency conversions in a constant state of flux this is a
great bargain, and we pledge to hold this price for at least four
months.

[Spiffyfast]

dangit why'd it have to come out right after I bought my receiver...the dvi switching woulda been nice, oh well, looks like one heck of a receiver, I like how its so "clean" looking

[jaxvon]

And they didn't include like 33,920 composite video inputs, also a nice touch. Any more than like 4 is useless, and it's nice to see they kept it to a minimum.

[Spiffyfast]

Originally Posted by jaxvon

And they didn't include like 33,920 composite video inputs, also a nice touch. Any more than like 4 is useless, and it's nice to see they kept it to a minimum.

exactly, doesnt the Denon 5805 have like 10 s-video inputs, it looks cluttered

[droeses58]

Just ordered mine tonight, should be here within a week. Now which one will I like better? the h/k 635? or the 1070? I suppose I could start a second theater in the basement.