Spec Whore Report on Integra DHC-9.9 Pre-Pro

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Per Home Theater Magazine:

Audio Performance:

Freq Resp: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.01dB
THD+N: 0.019%
Crosstalk: -94dB
SNR: -124dB

Video Performance: Excellent Scaling & Deinterlacing

My thoughts: Awesome Pre-Pro!

 

[gmichael]

What kind of report?

Sounds like a good mini-reveiw.

 

[Davemcc]

That's pretty much the same specs as the DTC-9.8 and the Onkyo models, is it not?

 

[jamie2112]

That's pretty much the same specs as the DTC-9.8 and the Onkyo models, is it not?

Yep it is......

 

[Lordoftherings]

The Onkyo PR-SC885P is still the best deal, at $799.99 (was $529.99 last month).

 

[Seth=L]

They need to slim the units down. For some reason a receiver with the same (or very close to it) features uses the same chassis size. The DTR-9.9 has an amplifier in it that most home theater amplifiers aren't ready to go up against, but they can't fit all that gunk in a smaller chassis??? WTF??????????????????

 

[Lordoftherings]

They need to slim the units down. For some reason a receiver with the same (or very close to it) features uses the same chassis size. The DTR-9.9 has an amplifier in it that most home theater amplifiers aren't ready to go up against, but they can't fit all that gunk in a smaller chassis??? WTF??????????????????

OK, what the...??? What the hell the DTR-9.9 s'got to do with it?
We're in a pre/pro zone here (DHC-9.9), and you bring a receiver in the playing field!!! The Denon AVR-5805ci measures almost a foot high!
So, you think that 7.665" high is going to cut it?

Just get a TagMcLaren pre/pro, it's only a couple inches high.

Did you see the new picture of the Onkyo TX-NR807? I like the looks better than last year ones. It's at Vann's.
--> http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/538386678/onkyo-tx-nr807?s_c=site_search

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

That's pretty much the same specs as the DTC-9.8 and the Onkyo models, is it not?

Pretty much.

Integra DTC-9.8: SNR -125dB, Crosstalk -93dB, THD 0.019%
Integra DTC-9.9: SNR -124dB, Crosstalk -94dB, THD 0.019%

Onkyo 805: SNR -108dB, Crosstalk -88dB, THD 0.004%

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

OK, what the...??? What the hell the DTR-9.9 s'got to do with it?
We're in a pre/pro zone here (DHC-9.9), and you bring a receiver in the playing field!!! The Denon AVR-5805ci measures almost a foot high!
So, you think that 7.665" high is going to cut it?

Just get a TagMcLaren pre/pro, it's only a couple inches high.

Did you see the new picture of the Onkyo TX-NR807? I like the looks better than last year ones. It's at Vann's.
--> http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/538386678/onkyo-tx-nr807?s_c=site_search

I LIKE.
I LIKE.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

They need to slim the units down. For some reason a receiver with the same (or very close to it) features uses the same chassis size. The DTR-9.9 has an amplifier in it that most home theater amplifiers aren't ready to go up against, but they can't fit all that gunk in a smaller chassis??? WTF??????????????????

Wouldn't that just increase the heat issues?

J/K.

You know it's to keep the cost down. A lot of companies do that - Emotiva, Outlaw, etc.

Even RBH speakers do this; their SUBWOOFER (1010) has the SAME exact cabinet as their (T-1) SATELLITE speaker!!!

 

[Warpdrv]

They need to slim the units down. ** but they can't fit all that gunk in a smaller chassis??? WTF??????????????????

That was a huge seller for me with the D2v... H 5-7/8 inches (14.9 cm) including feet. I think Emotiva is on the right track with this as well...

I have limited room in my Console, but I like the minimalistic looks of it....

 

[Biggiesized]

Acu,

Do you happen to know how the Onkyo PR-SC886P measures? It's a pre-pro very similar to the high end Integra models.

 

[Lordoftherings]

I LIKE.
I LIKE.

LOL.
LOL.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Acu,

Do you happen to know how the Onkyo PR-SC886P measures? It's a pre-pro very similar to the high end Integra models.

The Onkyo PR-SC886P is exactly (plus rabbit ears) the same (99%) as the Integra DHC-9.9.
So, it will measure exactly the same.

* Integra DTC-9.8 vs Onkyo PRO Pr-SC885P:
-> http://forums.soundandvisionmag.com/showthread.php?t=103854

* Onkyo PRO PR-SC886P price:
-> http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKPRSC886/Onkyo/PR-SC886-THX-Ultra2-Plus-7.1-Channel-3-Zone-Preamplifier/Processor-/1.html

* Info:
-> http://www.upgradecompany.com/sales.php

* Review of the Onkyo PRO PR-SC885P:
-> http://www.ultimateavmag.com/surroundsoundpreampprocessors/308onkpro/index.html

* Review of the Integra DTC-9.8:
-> http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_4/integra-98-ssp-12-2007-part-1.html


LOTR

Note: The Integra DHC-9.9 is the upgrade replacement of the DTC-9.8.
And the Onkyo PRO PR-SC886P is the same vs the PR-SC885P.

DHC-9.9 = PR-SC886P (99% the same parts inside).
DTC-9.8 = PR-SC885P (99% the same parts inside).

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Gosh, if I ever win the big jackpot, I would have to open up a huge HT store and have every single component available.

I mean I have a pretty nice receiver, but seeing all these other toys (Anthem, Integra, Onkyo, etc.) still makes me drool and want more.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Gosh, if I ever win the big jackpot, I would have to open up a huge HT store and have every single component available.

I mean I have a pretty nice receiver, but seeing all these other toys (Anthem, Integra, Onkyo, etc.) still makes me drool and want more.

I bet you'll be the perfect candidate for the Denon AVP-A1HDCI & POA-A1HDCI combo.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I bet you'll be the perfect candidate for the Denon AVP-A1HDCI & POA-A1HDCI combo.

If I'm going to pay $15K, I expect a 20 yr warranty instead of a 2 yr warranty.

I just got my projector back from warranty repair, so this warranty business is still fresh in my head.

Even Emotiva and Outlaw offer 5 yrs warranty.

But a $15K Denon combo has only 2 yrs warranty?

 

[Lordoftherings]

Response from above ^

^ You definitively have a good point there. That is a lot of dough for only two years, indeed.

 

[davidtwotrees]

Acudeftechguy. I been watching you for a couple of years now. Methinks that Denon receiver is starting to look to you like it needs a replacement..............I think you long for seperates in your heart of hearts........................

 

[3db]

Acudeftechguy. I been watching you for a couple of years now. Methinks that Denon receiver is starting to look to you like it needs a replacement..............I think you long for seperates in your heart of hearts........................

*LMAO* Plucking at the man's heart strings...how awful and funny at the same time.