Plusses and Minuses (One big one in particular)
A little context. I previously had a dedicated 2-channel system only for music, and did not have an especially good system attached to our TV. I purchased the SR7007 to create a single music listening and video watching system. I would say that the result is average, good but not great, with some specific things that are really annoying.
▹ First the plusses.
- The video quality from a variety of different video sources is really very good. The best TV viewing experience so far. DVDs look great, as does digital HD tv, stuff off my Apple TV, Netflix etc..
- As a controller for both audio and video sources, it works very well and keeps things simple (it's really not as complicated as some make it out IMO).
- It has a Phono input, so if you're into vinyl, as we are, you'll not need to fuss with a separate phono preamp. It is only set up for moving magnet cartridges, by the way.
- The Audessey room correction system works REALLY...
High Quality Powerhouse!
Was looking to simplify my HT system as I enter the "autumn" of my years ........so when the lack of HDMI connectivity on my Aragon Stage One HT preamp became a hindrance ..........and my Acurus amp separates began to need attention .........a one box solution became appealing. The improvement in sound quality was immediately apparent and the simplified HDMI connectivity was much appreciated. Love that it supports multi-channel SACD. A fine companion to my Oppo BDP-103. My only minor disappointment is that there doesn't appear to be a "last volume" memory setting (db level) for the individual inputs ......which my Aragon Stage One had. Perhaps there is a way of doing that buried within the inconvenient .pdf manual ......but haven't discovered it yet. Overall .........the smooth high quality audio and other wonderful features make this a no-brainer 5 star rating!!!
good and complicated
heavy, well made. does all you want and more:
rich sound
loud!
accurate
i heard the run hot reviews and put a double slow speed fan with a foamy filter on top. now it runs cool. but every fat amp will get hot, so... may extend it's life perhaps.
looks bad ass
has a LAN cable connection on back, connected instantly to internet. HD radio selected... huge menu of online radio with titles by country and genre, search tools and ability to save into favourites. this all done using the TV that connects to the monitor output.
Tv is also used for a ridiculous amount GUI programming:
crossover frequency adjustments
user set up
auto equalization using a micro phone that tests all the speakers individually. have done so several times but always go back to manual programming, which is another feature.
on screen graphic equalizer
lots more. this could be done using the display on the unit, but awkward at first, so hook up the...
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