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AudioControl Debuts Concert AVR-1 Home Theater Platform (9/2/2009) Integrated Systems Europe 2009 AudioControl, long known for their legendary offerings of high performance audio components, breaks new ground at the 2009 ISE with the unveiling of their new high definition theater platform. The new Concert AVR-1, developed on this new generation platform, is a surround sound receiver/controller designed to be a premium product that reflects refined styling, maximum flexibility and optimum performance for home theater enthusiasts. The high gloss of the front panel is complimented by the striking blue LED display and custom designed trim bezel. Power levels of the Concert AVR-1 are confirmed when one admires the hefty, gold plated, high current 5-way binding posts. One hundred twenty individual Input and Output connectors for video and audio connections confirm that the intention of the AVR-1 is to be the intellect of any theater system. “An enthusiasts enjoyment of their home theater system is as much about the look and feel of their components as it is about the video and audio performance”, described Chris Kane of AudioControl. “This New Generation platform with Advanced Technology was designed to maximize the theater experience on all levels, offering sonic pleasure along with video intoxication and pride of ownership.” Designed to offer maximum system flexibility matched with advanced technology, the Concert AVR-1 supports the latest surround codex’s of Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master along with traditional formats of Dolby Digital and DTS High Resolution. Raising the bar even more, the AVR-1 accepts signals from up to five discrete high bandwidth (1080p) HDMI inputs. The dual HDMI outputs are then assignable by the integrator to allow for priority switching via the display device. Component, composite and S-Video signals are also automatically upconverted and scaled to their maximum potential resolutions. To properly complete the signal path, the Concert AVR-1 utilizes AudioControl’s legendary Class H amplifier topology to powerfully drive even the most demanding speaker systems. Known for pristine sonics, cool operating temperatures, and ultra reliability, this highly efficient design literally “sips” current, which helps it to satisfy even the “greenest” of customers. Despite it’s minimal current draw, the Class H design is powerful enough to drive 120 watts per channel (840 watts total), with all channels being driven into 8 ohms. The AVR-1 also has the additional ability of driving into lower impedance’s when necessary. In recent years AudioControl amplifiers have received a number of awards and accolades from listeners that confirm the high performance levels of Class H. The new theater platform is built to AudioControl’s exacting standards and is designed to offer a plethora of highly valued features for custom integrators: -Dolby Volume Technology The Concert AVR-1 is scheduled for release in the 1st quarter of 2009 and will be on display in AudioControls stand (#G101) at the 2009 ISE.
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