THX Ultra 2: 8 Channel AV Receiver. 7 x 140W. 3 Zones. Up Conversion.Sharing much of the technology found in Lexicon’s renowned MC8 and MC12 processors, the new RV8 is far more than just an Audio / Video control centre.
At the heart of the RV-8 reside two Analog Devices SHARC Hammerhead™ 32-Bit DSP engines possessing enormous processing power. LOGIC7® decoding, bass enhancement, dialogue enhancement, auto azimuth, digital time alignment and bass management are some of the duties performed by these DSP engines. A custom Cirrus Logic DSP engine is dedicated to accurate decoding of all multi-channel audio sources. Advanced 24-bit/192kHz D/A and A/D converters ensure the highest of sound quality irrespective of format.
Utilising the latest versions of the critically acclaimed LOGIC7 decoding circuitry, the RV-8 is capable of creating a 7.1 channel output from stereo, 5.1 and 6.1 channel sources. Unlike other decoders, LOGIC7 is compatible with all input sources and requires no special encoding.
In addition to LOGIC7, the RV-8 offers extensive format support including: Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS 24/96, THX® Ultra 2 and THX Surround EX. THX Ultra 2 certification ensures the RV-8 meets the highest THX specifications.
The RV-8 features an integrated 7-channel power amplifier designed to achieve high levels of power and performance. A toroidal power transformer combined with thermal and DC protection ensures exceptional performance and long term reliability.