If your front speakers are bi-wire capable, you can use the 6th and 7th channels of this 7.1 amplifier to 'bi-amp'. This means that four amplifiers are driving the front speakers not two, giving a very useful boost in performance.
Old HDMI vs New HDMI 1.3 (which is why Blu Ray uses HDMI 1.3 !)
Higher speed: HDMI 1.3 increases its single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps) to support the demands of future HD display devices, such as higher resolutions, Deep Color and high frame rates. In addition, built into the HDMI 1.3 specification is the technical foundation that will let future versions of HDMI reach significantly higher speeds.
Deep Color: HDMI 1.3 supports 10-bit, 12-bit and 16-bit (RGB or YCbCr) color depths, up from the 8-bit depths in previous versions of the HDMI specification, for stunning rendering of over one billion colors in unprecedented detail.
Broader color space: HDMI 1.3 adds support for “x.v.Color™” (which is the consumer name describing the IEC 61966-2-4 xvYCC color standard), which removes current color space limitations and enables the display of any color viewable by the human eye
Lip Sync: Because consumer electronics devices are using increasingly complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of the content, synchronization of video and audio in user devices has become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex end-user adjustments. HDMI 1.3 incorporates automatic audio synching capabilities that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically with total accuracy.
New HD lossless audio formats: In addition to HDMI’s current ability to support high-bandwidth uncompressed digital audio and all currently-available compressed formats (such as Dolby® Digital and DTS®), HDMI 1.3 adds additional support for new lossless compressed digital audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™.
The TX-SR576 can switch three 1080p HDMI inputs. The switches act as a pass through - i.e. they let through whatever resolution was fed into the amp, so that the same resolution hits the TV. The 576 cannot convert a non-HDMI input into HDMI - for that you need the Onkyo TX-SR606.
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compatibility listings
NB: If this dock is used with an Onkyo amp / receiver, it can be controlled from the Onkyo's remote control. When used with other manufacturers' receivers, the iPod must be controlled manually.
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Onkyo TX-SR576
The 576 is really a 506 (130 watts + 3 HDMI inputs + HDMI 1.3 switching + Audyssey room calibration, iPod connectivity, etc) but with a couple of significant improvements. Firstly, the 576 will decode Dolby Digital Plus, which the 506 won't do. Secondly (and perhaps more importantly) you will be able to plug a PS3 (needs latest firmware) straight into a 576 via HDMI, using the PS3's mutichannel PCM output to give full DTS Master Audio. Theoretically, this makes the 576 a better choice for 'gamers', as well as tidying up on the lead count compared with the 506.
Just like the 506, the 576 is a great sounding amp, but it's worth bearing in mind that its price is even closer to that of the all-conquering TX-SR606. The 606 boasts more power, an extra HDMI input, True HD sound, conversion of non-HDMI sources into HDMI and a 1080i scaler, which arguably makes it an even better buy, if you can find the extra dosh! If you can't, then the 576 is a clear best buy.
We have set our price for the 576 at £239, saving you £60 off normal RRP and we've thrown in a Free 2m QED HDMI lead (RRP £58) plus Free overnight delivery! However, there are much bigger savings to be had if you go for one of our package deals, in which we bundle the 576 with all the best selling speaker systems - you can save up to £600!
The official manual for this product is as thick as a telephone directory and appears to have been written by an alien. Our famous quickstart guides are written in-house by real people and will tell you in simple, easy to follow steps, how to get the very best out of your new purchase. Each amp we sell has its own specific guide, which is typically ten A4 pages long and covers all aspects of setup, including room layout, wiring and menu navigation. The guides also give you all the 'tips of the trade' that you get to know by being a specialist retailer for 20 years. Customer feedback indicates that these guides are worth their weight in gold - but we provide them absolutely free of charge!
In this country, the traditional way of terminating speaker cable is to use 4mm banana plugs. However, this amp is sold all around the world and in some countries, such plugs would be dangerous, because they would fit straight into a mains socket. For this reason, manufactures discourage the use of 4mm plugs by 'bunging up' the speaker outlets on their amplifiers. This forces customers to use bare-wire, which increases the likelihood of short-circuits and is incredibly tedious, particularly if good quality (i.e. thick) speaker cable is being used. Many of our customers therefore request that we remove the amp bungs for them. Even though it can be tricky and time consuming, we are happy to offer this service totally free of charge. Just as well really, because (as people who have bought the amp elsewhere have found!) this is not something that some customers can do on their own.
Many dealers quote delivery times of 3 to 5 days. Our courier delivery service is super-fast and super-secure. Goods are normally delivered overnight, which means they arrive far more quickly (and in one piece!) Please note that we DO NOT export.
Some dealers only offer a 1 year guarantee on this product, then charge extra for an extended warranty. We offer a full 2 year guarantee free of charge!
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