New Chiro C-802 - the best home theatre receiver on the market ;-)
William Dahms
What speakers make a good match?
Bill Dahms
Steve Zipser wrote in message <368052...@sunshinestereo.com>...
>KINERGETICS RESEARCH DEBUTS AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
>
> Kinergetics Research, a California based manufacturer of high
>performance audio/video components is proud to announce the debut
>of the Chiro C-802 Audio/Video Receiver.
>
>"This beautifully styled American made audio/video receiver incorporates
>all the craftsmanship and engineering excellence our customers have come
>to expect from Kinergetics," says Tony Di Chiro, President. "It truly is
>an outstanding addition to our lineup of first-class audiophile
>performers."
>
>The pre-amp section is a 6-channel (discrete) design for ultimate
>versatility as all modem pre-amps should be.
>Notice - it is a 6 channel amplifier so it can drive subwoofers as well
>as your five discrete channels!
>
>The output stages are all class-A discrete design incorporating the
>Kinergetics patented KDP distortion canceling circuitry. These output
>stages are all user accessible from the back panel. All analog input
>switching is accomplished using FET switches providing for much lower
>distortion.
>
>Wima capacitors are used in all critical circuitry for better clarity
>and gold plated jacks were selected based on extensive listening tests.
>
>The LFE (low frequency) channel has a 24 dB/octave low pass analog
>filter preserving critical headroom in the digital processor.
>
>The 100-watt per channel (100 x 5) amplifier section is symmetrical in
>design for high efficiency and superb sonic reproduction. Outstanding
>dynamic range with solid bass punch is attributable to 40,000 uf power
>supply capacitors with film bypass capacitors next to the output power
>transistors. A Toroidal power transformer was selected for low noise and
>high efficiency performance. A separate El transformer for the low-level
>power provides exceptional detail and a very large sound stage.
>
>The Digital Decoder section utilizes the Crystal Semiconductor chip set
>and their latest DSP technology as the backbone of the overall system
>design. Integrating Kinergetics' latest D3 Digital Engine TM technology,
>this system provides "glitch free" automatic switching and proper
>decoding of AC-3, DTS and PCM formats as well as Pro Logic and custom
>stereo-enhanced mode selection. Selectable passive low pass filter for
>the DTS mode accommodates large and small speaker playback of DTS
>software.
>
>The AM/FM tuner section has discrete output with an exceptional
>multi-path limiting circuitry. It features universal tuning for
>worldwide reception, 10-station presets, and up/down station seek.
>
>Special Second Zone circuitry, complete with a separate and independent
>audio input, features CD, tape and tuner audio as well as DSS and DVD
>audio/video inputs from main zone with a fixed and a variable output.
>
>This unit also features On-Screen programming, 6 digital inputs (4 coax
>and 2 optical), 9 analog inputs (7 audio/video and 2 audio), 20-bit D/A
>and A/D converters, 4 composite video outputs (2 Main and 2 Record), 2
>S-video outputs (Main and Record), one digital output (optical) and
>a calibration microphone is also included. All video inputs accommodate
>both S and composite connection incorporating S to composite video
>conversion.
>
>"Designed to retail at $2,998, this all new Chiro C-802 Receiver is
>set up to be fully upgradable much like a personal computer. The digital
>decoder is a plug-in module which can be changed as technology changes.
>This keeps our customers on the leading edge while making Kinergetics'
>products an outstanding value both for today and for the future,"
>continued Di Chiro.
>
>Kinergetics Research, with. headquarters in Los Angeles, California, is
>established to bring no-compromise, high-end audio products to the Home
>Theater market. With elegance, attention to detail and superior
>craftsmanship, Kinergetics products represent the creative merger of art
>and technology.
>
>Sunshine Stereo is proud to be the first with the best, to meet your
>home theatre needs!
>Cheers
>Zip
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Steve Zipser
Steve Zipser
>
> Steve,
> What speakers make a good match?
> Bill Dahms
Bill:
I would base my answer on the results we have had over the past three
years with the Chiro seperates. I have successfully used the Chiro
products with home theatres using NHT, Paradigm, Wilson, Martin Logan,
Von Schweikert, Dunlavy, NEAR, Thiels, and PSB speakers off the top of
my head.
Generally, the excellent design of the Chiro amplifier lends itself to
use with any high quality speakers. In other words - choose the speaker
system you like, and the Chiro will drive them.
The Chiro C-802 at Sunshine is featured with the NHT 2.9's as the front
main channels, the AC-1 center, the 1.5's in the rear, and a Chiro Mesa
C-150 woofer (and that is a kick ass woofer I might add!).
Tell me the size of the room you are using, and your listening habits
(is it used more for HT, more for music, or a 50/50 mix?) and we can
make some specific reccomendations.
If you tell us where you live, we can hopefully recommend a good dealer
or twqo in your neighborhood.
Cheers
Zip
> Steve Zipser wrote in message <368052...@sunshinestereo.com>...
dmanddmer
I didn't see this in your writeup, but does it have 6 channel (analog)
inputs like the Denon 3200? What about preouts for the mains?
Can the sub amplification be turned off if you have a powered sub
already?
Thanks,
David M.