Marantz Introduces SR-19EX Home Theatre Receiver With Enhanced Features And Performance

21-Feb-01

Marantz America announced the introduction of its Reference Series SR-19EX Digital Surround Receiver. Upgraded from the company's SR-19, the new receiver is now THXÆ Ultra certified, and includes THX Surround EXô and DTSÆ-ES Matrix 6.1 decoding plus a host of additional refinements. The SR-19EX delivers high-end receiver performance in every respect, and its stunning Reference Series styling makes it the perfect complement to the most elegant homes and decors.Thanks to its THX Surround EX and DTS-ESô Matrix 6.1-channel decoding, the SR-19EX provides a dramatic new level of sonic realism. These new surround-sound formats decode an additional back surround channel from THX Surround EX and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1-encoded DVD discs, providing a more realistic surround sound environment by allowing smoother 360-degree sound effects with more precise localization behind and beside the viewer. The SR-19EX also offers state-of-the-art DolbyÆ Digital and DTSÆ Digital Surroundô 5.1-channel decoding performance, plus Dolby Pro LogicÆ decoding and a variety of additional surround modes. The SR-19EX's upgraded DSP processing circuitry utilizes 192kHz/24-bit audio decoding on all seven channels for the highest possible fidelity and bandwidth, and high resolution playback.The SR-19EX delivers no less than 130 watts (into 8 ohms) of high-current amplification into each of its five main channels, for clear, powerful and dynamic reproduction of movie soundtracks and music. If desired, the left and right front channel amplifiers can be switched to power the back surround loudspeakers in a 7.1-channel system for THX Surround EX, enabling the use of an external stereo power amplifier for the front left and right loudspeakers. Heavy duty banana-plug-compatible speaker terminals are used for all five main speaker outputs, facilitating the use of high quality speaker cables.The SR-19EX is built to the absolute highest standards, with an ultra-heavy duty chassis highlighted by an elegant metal alloy faceplate accented by gracefully curved side panels. The SR-19EX features Marantz Reference Series parts and construction for extraordinary audio quality, with refinements including premium-grade passive components in critical signal path applications for ultimate sonic purity. Along with its extraordinary surround sound audio quality, the Marantz Reference Series SR-19EX includes an unusually comprehensive array of performance and convenience features. It offers a wide variety of video and audio inputs, outputs and switching facilities, including three sets of component video inputs, front-panel A/V inputs, six digital inputs and many additional analog connections. Reflecting its status as a high-end Marantz receiver, the SR-19EX features Gyro-Touch tuning, providing precision AM/FM tuning via a large-diameter weighted and balanced tuning wheel, operating in conjunction with a sophisticated digital tuner section with 50-station preset memory. Other versatile features include an improved on-screen menu that controls both the main room and second room audio/video system, a Source Direct function that bypasses the tone controls for purest sound quality, six-channel direct inputs to accommodate future surround sound formats or an external digital decoder and much more.The SR-19EX comes supplied with the RC-18SR, a special version of the Marantz RC-2000 Mark II Programmable Universal Remote Control that can be programmed to control every component in a home entertainment system.The Marantz SR-19EX carries a suggested retail price of $2299.99 and is now available. For more information, visit Marantz America on the Web at www.marantz.com

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