B & K Introduces The AVR-307

31-Aug-00

B & K Components Ltd., introduces the new AVR-307 A/V receiver. The AVR-307 combines state-of-the-art digital processing, with seven channels of high-powered amplification, all in one chassis.The AVR-307 is the follow up to B & Kís AVR-202 A/V receiver. It features all of the standard processing technologies including DolbyÆ Pro LogicÆ, Dolby Digital, DTSÆ Digital Surroundô, THXÆ 5.1, 6.1 Surround, 7.1 Surround and THX Surround EXô. While other receivers are only offering preamp outputs for the rear back channels necessary to achieve Surround EX playback, the AVR-307 houses a seven-channel amplifier that delivers 150 watts per channel. The seven-channel amplifier is a class ""A"" design that uses high-current MOSFET output stages.Like B & K's stand alone preamp/processor tuner, the Reference 30, the AVR-307 uses Motorolaís Digital DNAô technology with their DSP56362 chip, and can be upgraded through software and hardware upgrades. ""Motorola is very pleased that B & K has selected our DSP56362 as their solution in the AVR 307,"" said Flip Lockhoof, Marketing Manager of the Audio Solutions Operation for Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector. ""B & K consistently brings very high quality audio products to the marketplace, and we value our working relationship with them. We look forward to the successful launch of the AVR-307, as well as collaboration on future products."" The AVR-307 also features component video inputs, 96kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters, DVD-Audio inputs and an IEEE 1394 input. For ease of use, the AVR-307 features B & Kís ""PLUG'n PLAY"" technology. ""PLUG'n PLAY"" is said to take the confusion out of a home theatre setup by selecting the appropriate format, and if programmed to do so, lower your video screen, turn on your amplifier and recall all of your personal settings automatically.The AVR-307 features a universal remote control that comes pre-programmed with control codes for over 1000 other devices. The remote allows you to control up to eight devices and each button can learn any code you assign to it.The manufacturerís suggested retail price on the AVR-307 is $3,498, and the AVR-305 (a five-channel version that has all the same features but offers five channels of amplification) is $2,998. Both are now available.For more information, visit www.bkcomp.com.

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