Integra Research's RDV-1 DVD-Video, DVD-Audio And CD Player Redefines The Concept Of The High-End DVD Player With Apogee Low-Jitter Clock

30-May-00

The Integra Research RDV-1 is a THXÆ Ultra certified DVD player that combines professional audio and video circuitry features to extract the ultimate performance from DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and CDs - including CD-R recordable discs. It can also function as an outboard D/A converter for other source units. The RDV-1 was designed from the ground up to set new standards for DVD performance and quality; the D/A converters and power supply alone make this product stand out from the competition. The RDV-1 uses 192kHz/24-bit DACs to provide the most accurate DVD-Audio playback possible. The DAC uses a Vector Linear Conversion (VLC) system with a low jitter master clock developed by the professional audio firm, Apogee Electronics, of Santa Monica, California. The Apogee clock all-but eliminates jitter and provides for the highest quality digital conversion available. The Vector Linear Conversion system completely eliminates the ""sonic unevenness"" inherent with conventional conversion methods.This low-jitter digital clock circuit was first developed by Apogee for the professional music recording industry, and is at the very heart of the best equipment used to make the master recordings for music. Now, Integra Research and Apogee have used the same technology to play these recordings back at home. Jitter is the measure of the lack of rhythm between digital sound samples. Unfortunately, the human ear and brain are very sensitive to these tiny timing irregularities. Jitter of just a few nanoseconds can compromise digital audio performance by interfering with the brainís ability to perceive a stereo soundstage. By using the Apogee clock, the RDV-1 minimizes jitter and insures each digital sample arrives in perfect step with all the other samples. With all the digital signals zipping around inside a DVD player, there is a lot of potential for these signals to go where they do not belong. To circumvent these problems, Integra Research has developed high-quality dual power supplies to provide inherent DC stability and ensure that no traces of digital artifacts enter the audio paths or analog ground.The Integra Research RDV-1 is also state-of-the-art when it comes to video. It has progressive scan video output for a smooth, flicker-free image, and compatibility with digital-ready TVs that can upconvert video signals. The video playback system uses a 27MHz/10-bit video D/A conversion with four times the accuracy of conventional 13.5MHz/8-bit systems. In addition to a full complement of optical and coaxial digital outputs, the RDV-1 has a multichannel analog output (DB-25) for simple single-cable hookup of multichannel applications. The RDV-1 is also fully upgradeable to IEEE 1394 for forward compatibility with future products and technologies.The Integra Research RDV-1 will be available from Integra Research dealers in June.Integra Research is a Division of Onkyo Corporation, Osaka, Japan.

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