{"title":"Home Theater Components","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1555-5-channel-home-theater-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RMB-1555 5 Channel Home Theater Amplifier","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 120 Watts of robust power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass AB amplifier design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality slit foil capacitors made in Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack ears included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 volt trigger input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287710572628,"sku":"ROTEL:RMB1555-BLK","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41287710605396,"sku":"ROTEL:RMB1555-SLV","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrorotel-rmb1555.jpg?v=1718137563"},{"product_id":"kaleidescape-compact-terra-movie-server","title":"Kaleidescape Compact Terra Movie Server","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\" data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compact Terra stores full-fidelity movies on an enterprise-quality hard drive, maintaining visual detail and lossless audio. The compact Terra can support any number of Strato players and is capable of serving up to 5 simultaneous 4K Ultra HD playbacks over a standard residential Gigabit Ethernet network. Terra provides caching and computing services that enhance player performance and enable large systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce a movie is downloaded and stored on Terra, it can be enjoyed immediately from any player. Kaleidescape’s proprietary kOS operating system provides Terra with the advanced content protection required by Hollywood motion picture studios for storage of their highest-fidelity movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe compact Kaleidescape Terra is available with 30TB or 8TB of storage. Up to four compact Terras can be combined in a single system for more storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContent for Strato\/Terra systems is derived from the \u003ca title=\"Kaleidescape Movie Store\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaleidescape.com\/movie-store\/\"\u003eKaleidescape Movie Store\u003c\/a\u003e. The team at Kaleidescape goes to great lengths to procure and curate movies, TV shows, and concerts from prominent studios around the world to deliver the best source content available. Their focus on the content available through the Kaleidescape Movie Store is as important as the hardware they manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT A GLANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to four compact Terra servers can be combined to store even more movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll movies are protected by cloud backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerra can download at up to 1 Gbps, downloading a 4K Ultra HD movie in 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class computing performance and reliability for support of large systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb upscaling of Blu-ray and DVD quality content to 4K resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides caching and computing services that enhance player performance and enable large systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports configurations with large numbers of players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes up to 5 simultaneous 4K Ultra HD movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced content protection features for storage of 4K Ultra HD movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom rack shelf with faceplates for one or two units per 1RU (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaleidescape","offers":[{"title":"8TB","offer_id":44719625044052,"sku":"KAL:COMPACTTERRASERVER-8TB","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 TB","offer_id":42931532693588,"sku":"KAL:COMPACTTERRASERVER-30TB","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/kaleidescape-compact-terra-angle-white-72ppi.jpg?v=1718140302"},{"product_id":"marantz-cinema-50-9-4-channel-home-theater-receiver-black","title":"Marantz CINEMA 50 9.4 Channel Home Theater Receiver","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the one we think Marantz knocked it out of the park with! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe CINEMA 50 has 9 built-in amp channels but with processing for 11 channels plus 4 independent subs, yes, you heard right, 4 subs!! The power rating is 110 watts per channel vs the 100 in the CINEMA 60, but we have to say, there is no comparison in how these sound. The 50 has far larger power supply and has way better dynamics than the 60. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 7 HDMI inputs are all 8K along with 2 of the HDMI outs with another 4K 3rd HDMI out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn addition to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X you get Auro 3D and IMAX Enhanced on the CINEMA 50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOk, so here are the two big ones. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor a fee you can upgrade the unit to work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/dirac-live-room-calibration-tips-tricks-setup-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDIRAC Live\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. At this time, the fee is not nailed down, and we will update this article once we have clarity. This option is supposed to launch in March 2023. While Audyssey is good, Dirac Live is an entire different level of room correction that does a far better job than Audyssey. We highly recommend if you do this upgrade, you also get a better microphone than the one included. MiniDSP makes a good one for under $100 that comes with a calibration file for each microphone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso, if you purchase your unit from Audio Advice if you are doing Audyssey or Dirac Live, our tech team is here to help you out to get the best performance from your system. We can dial in remotely if needed to help you with Dirac Live — that is an exclusive for people who buy their Marantz CINEMA 50 from Audio Advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 4 independent sub outs is fantastic to see at this price point, but Marantz added a really cool feature if you are using 4 subs. In the set up mode, you have a choice of sending all the low frequency information to all the subs or having it route the low frequency from the speakers closest to each subwoofer to just that subwoofer. This is a feature we have only seen on the 16K+ Trinnov processor, which is fantastic to see here. This will normally result in even better blending of your subs to the rest of the speakers in your system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe CINEMA 50 will also let you take advantage of 11 immersive channels by simply adding a 2 channel power amp. Its amp routing feature lets you set this up to work with the front left and right, should you wish to add a beefy amp to improve your mains, or it can be added to the rears or one pair of Atmos speakers if you want to just add a small 2 channel power amp. And you have full preamp outs for all of the 11 channels if you want to add say a three channel power amp for the front three. This is super cool the way you can configure the channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith the audio quality you’ll get out of the beefy power amps in the CINEMA 50 and all of its features, this one is going to be very tough to beat for its price point. While its current price is not cheap, it does so many things well that are hard to find at this price level. 11 channels will get you a very immersive experience and we just love Dirac Live and the super cool way you can use 4 subwoofers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marantz","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288769929300,"sku":"MARANTZ:CINEMA50-BLK","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Gold","offer_id":41288769962068,"sku":"MARANTZ:CINEMA50-SG","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/marantz-cinema-50-front-panel-open.jpg?v=1718140896"},{"product_id":"marantz-cinema-30-11-4-channel-home-theater-receiver-black","title":"Marantz CINEMA 30 11.4 Channel Home Theater Receiver","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom humble beginnings, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/marantz\/\"\u003eMarantz\u003c\/a\u003e got their start in the audio business. Unsatisfied with the available equipment, Saul Marantz designed and built his own preamplifier, and unknowingly would start a revolution in audio equipment. With the inconsistent recording techniques in the 50s, many different EQ curves were used in producing records. This led to Saul’s preamplifier including every EQ curve available at the time that could be selected from the front panel. Having this option was a first in the audio world, and after encouragement from his wife and friends, he started producing the Audio Conselette Preamplifier, and the rest is history. Marantz has since been a force in the audio world, with many music lovers choosing Marantz for its warm musical sound and solid build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/High--Marantz_CINEMA30_U_bk_StudioF_01.jpg\" alt=\"Marantz CINEMA 30 in black\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/home-theater-receivers\/marantz-cinema-30-11-4-channel-home-theater-receiver\"\u003eMarantz CINEMA 30\u003c\/a\u003e is the brand's revolutionary new flagship \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/home-theater-receivers\"\u003ereceiver\u003c\/a\u003e, focusing on compatibility and customizability. Built at the famed production facility in Shirakawa, Japan, the all-metal front panel keeps things elegant and simple looking with just an input selector, a volume knob, and a small display showing your volume level, source selected, sleep timer status, zone status, and radio tuning frequency. The lower part of the front panel has hinges that open the panel, showing all the front panel controls and a larger display for much more detailed information. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphones\"\u003eheadphone\u003c\/a\u003e jack and a power button flank the sides of the front panel, which have a cool textured look that Marantz uses for their new product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the other models in the CINEMA series, we found the user-selectable lighting built into the front panel gives the CINEMA 30 added style while not being too distracting. We think this look gives these new products some character and allows for an upscale, clean appearance not seen in many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\"\u003ehome theater components\u003c\/a\u003e. The casework and back panel are built well and very well laid out, giving a quality feel throughout. Compared to the CINEMA 40, its chassis is also now deeper at 17.6 inches compared to 15.8 inches. In addition, the CINEMA 30 weighs in at 42.8 pounds compared to the CINEMA 40’s at 32.3 pounds. And like the other models, Marantz offers the CINEMA 30 in two color options: black and silver gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/color_options_cinema30.jpg\" alt=\"Marantz CINEMA 30 in black and silver gold\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSonically Superior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn past AV receiver products, multichannel power was one area where people were sometimes let down. Companies would specify their power ratings to look better than they are. They would do this by testing using only one channel or rating the power at excessive distortion, or using a 1kHz test signal that doesn’t show true full-range power output, which all make their ratings look awesome on paper. Marantz knew they wanted to stand out in this regard as they rate the CINEMA 30 at 140 watts with 2 channels driven at 0.05% THD with a full range signal at 8 ohms and peak power of 250 watts at 6 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e“70% Guarantee”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the main elements of Marantz’s promise of more accurate power ratings is its 70% guarantee. This guarantee ensures that the CINEMA 30 will produce 70% of the rated 2-channel output power into five channels. This is the same guarantee that the Marantz SR8015 has, and in testing, that unit far exceeded the 70% guarantee at 5 channels driven, which is a testament to Marantz’s humble and honest power ratings. The CINEMA 30 will produce about 98 watts into 8 ohms into five channels to satisfy the 70% guarantee, but we do expect it to perform slightly better than that, similar to the SR8015. With all that said, what it means for you is that you can be sure that the CINEMA 30 has plenty of power for all but the very largest home theater speaker systems. Should you need more power in the future, there is a full complement of preamp outputs for all 13.4 channels of processing power. These preamp outputs are powered by the HDAM SA-2 preamplifier stage that promises to deliver the warmth and musicality that Marantz is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarantz can promise these power ratings due to the carefully chosen components in the amplifier section of the CINEMA 30. Much like the SR8015 it replaces, the CINEMA 30 uses an 835VA toroidal transformer and two 22,000uFX power supply capacitors. These feed the needed current to the 11 discrete HDAM class A\/B output stage modules in the CINEMA 30. Another unique feature of the CINEMA 30 is copper plating inside the chassis for better isolation and performance characteristics. And on top of it all, all of these components are tuned by Marantz’s Sound Masters in their factory in Japan for the best performance possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/CINEMA30_Toroidal_Transformer_3.jpg\" alt=\"Detail view of CINEMA 30 Toroidal Transformer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMaximum Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarantz promised full compatibility in their new flagship receiver, and they delivered! You’ll find seven 8K HDMI 2.1 inputs, two independent 8K HDMI outputs, HDMI ARC and eARC support, and one 4K HDMI second zone output. In addition, 8K upscaling, HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR are all supported. Having this level of video input allows full compatibility with almost any video component or technology out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital inputs include two coax, two toslink inputs, and USB. Analog inputs are also plenty, as there is a multitude of RCA inputs for CD players and other components and even a component video input for legacy video sources, which even the AV10 doesn’t have. Bluetooth is fully supported, giving you the option to use your headphones for late-night listening or watching movies, as well as voice control from Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. And finally, it has a phono input for moving magnet cartridge turntables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/20-DSC07399.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of Marantz CINEMA 30\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eProcessing Muscle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marantz CINEMA 30 has technology built into it that is usually only found in high-end separate processors. With its full array of 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chips with built-in jitter reduction, these DAC chips feed the latest and most powerful Analog Devices SHARC dual DSP chipset. This complement of processors brings the CINEMA 30 much closer to the performance of Marantz’s flagship AV 10 separate reference processor. This level of processing power allows the CINEMA 30 to process all formats used in digital movies and music today and do so with accuracy and sound quality generally reserved for outboard DACs. Supported formats include DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, and well as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, and Dolby Surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the onboard processing and HDAM SA-2 preamplifier stage, you can fully customize how many speakers you will use in your system. You can use the 11 powered channels for an 11-channel speaker system, or if you want even more options, use the built-in 13.4 outputs and add a two-channel amplifier for the remaining two channels. Also, if you have a 5 or 7-channel speaker system, you can assign two other channels to bi-amp your main speakers if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor music lovers, the CINEMA 30 has you covered there as well. The Sabre DACs have full support for FLAC and WAV lossless formats up to 24\/192kHz and DSD 2.8 or 5.6 MHz, all with gapless capability, which is important for many users. Marantz also includes its MDAX2 processing algorithm that will make your compressed MP3 files sound fuller and more like uncompressed audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor music streamers, the Marantz CINEMA 30 has you covered with support for HEOS multi-room and streaming, Airplay, Spotify Connect, Pandora, SiriusXM radio, and is ROON tested. You can stream from Amazon Music directly from the app or Tidal from the HEOS app as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/8-DSC07387.jpg\" alt=\"Black Marantz CINEMA 30 on a wooden desk with plants in the background\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eShould I Upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMarantz SR8015 vs Marantz CINEMA 30\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with an SR8015 wondering if they should upgrade to the CINEMA 30, we will give you the information to allow you to choose. While the amplifier sections are quite similar and put out the same power, the processing power has been upgraded. Top-of-class 32-bit ESS Sabre DACs are used in the CINEMA 30 over the SR8015’s older chips. These upgraded DACS promise more detail and realism from your music and movies while also supporting more formats. Also, the CINEMA 30 has 4 independent subwoofer outputs that are completely independently controlled, allowing much more flexibility in tuning and setting up multiple subwoofers for the best performance. This is compared to the SR8015’s one subwoofer output. This is a massive upgrade, as most of today’s home theaters run multiple subwoofers, and fine-tuning them individually can greatly improve the overall bass in your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, while Audessey MultEQ Room Correction is included in the CINEMA 30 and SR8015, Marantz took the CINEMA 30 to the next level with full Dirac Live support. While adding Dirac Live is an additional cost, the performance gains with Dirac Live are hard to ignore over Audessey. From the more powerful speaker tuning capability to the Dirac Live Bass Control, having this ability will take the CINEMA 30’s performance to the next level. Having the ability to add Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control right away or in the future to the CINEMA 30 gives it a huge advantage over the SR8015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the CINEMA 30 has also been upgraded with higher-quality exterior panels with much nicer textures for an upscale look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMarantz CINEMA 40 vs Marantz CINEMA 30\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking at both the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/home-theater-receivers\/marantz-cinema-40-home-theater-receiver\"\u003eCINEMA 40\u003c\/a\u003e and the new flagship \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/home-theater-receivers\/marantz-cinema-30-11-4-channel-home-theater-receiver\"\u003eCINEMA 30 \u003c\/a\u003eand wondering what the difference is, it will come down to the number of channels offered. While the CINEMA 40 provides 9 powered channels and 11.4 total preamp channels, including 4 subwoofer outputs, the CINEMA 30 has 11 powered channels and 13.4 total preamp channels. So, the growth potential is much higher in the CINEMA 30. Also, the CINEMA 40 puts out about 15 less watts of power into 2-channels. In addition, the CINEMA 30 uses a toroidal transformer whereas the CINEMA 40 uses an EI core transformer. The toroidal transformer radiates less noise, allowing the CINEMA 30 to have more detail and higher-resolution sound. There is the copper cladding in the chassis of the CINEMA 30 that the CINEMA 40 does not have, which will also improve performance. The 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chips in the CINEMA 30 are also slightly higher performance than the CINEMA 40 chips. This will no doubt lower the digital to analog performance of the CINEMA 40, and while the CINEMA 40 is a leader in its price class, the CINEMA 30 is the receiver flagship for a reason. If you are the type of person who cares about the last bit of detail and sound quality in their AVR, then the CINEMA 30 would be a worthy upgrade over the CINEMA 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of these include Audessey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and support to add Dirac Live room correction and bass control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/High--Marantz-Cinema-30-Silver-06.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Marantz CINEMA 30\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance Testing \u0026amp; Room Correction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were excited when we received the CINEMA 30 as it represents a true flagship receiver from Marantz. The packaging was well thought out, and unboxing was straightforward, allowing us to install it into our main review system quickly. We appreciate Marantz putting a hinged panel on the front, allowing all but the input and volume controls to be hidden, as most of what we did to set it up was done with the remote and on-screen menus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe used the same \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/bowers-wilkins-703-s3-3-way-floorstanding-loudspeaker\"\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 703S3 tower speaker\u003c\/a\u003e system we loved with the CINEMA 40 with the accompanying Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins center and surround speakers. We followed the same onscreen menus and setup procedures, including running Audessey to get the speakers and subwoofers tuned in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we enjoyed this setup and it performed well, we then added Dirac Live room correction and bass control to see how much more we could fine-tune the system. After firing up and running Dirac's powerful suite of tools, the performance gains were really impressive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we are huge fans of room correction, and Dirac is one of the very best there is. While it isn’t needed to get really great performance from any of the CINEMA series receivers, it’s a great option for those who may want to upgrade to it in the future or are looking to squeeze out every drop of performance from their gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/High--Marantz-Cinema-30-NA-Black-04.jpg\" alt=\"Marantz CINEMA 40 on a wood credenza in front of a dark green wall\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s important you understand exactly how to use Dirac to make sure you are getting the most out of the software. Even if you’ve never used Dirac before, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! When you purchase from Audio Advice, we will send you our in-depth guide on how to set up and use Dirac Live, along with a custom Audio Advice room curve that our experts have created to ensure your receiver sounds the best it can in your room. Our guide will walk you through the entire process step by step and give some pro tips to make sure you’ve got it set up correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all the setup was done, we jumped right into some movies. \"The Caves\" scene in \u003cem\u003eIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny\u003c\/em\u003e is a great movie scene to test AV Receivers as it has a good amount of action, and the underwater scene is also full of fantastic movie sound effects. The CINEMA 30 had no problem driving the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins speakers to room-filling levels and had plenty of amplifier power to spare. We were impressed with the added level of detail and finesse that the better DAC chips and processors allowed us to hear on this track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we fired up our 4K Bluray of \u003cem\u003eMad Max Fury Road\u003c\/em\u003e to test how the CINEMA 30 did with hard-hitting dynamic scenes. This movie showed us what Dirac Live could do in our system. The speakers were perfectly tuned to the room. The sound was spacious while being dynamic and full of realism. The CINEMA 30 had plenty of power for the dynamic scenes while keeping its composure and still giving us the sound that Marantz is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we had to nitpick anything, we would say that the warm and musical sound that is so inviting with Marantz products can make some dynamic movie scenes sound slightly subdued. However, this was a minor criticism as it only became noticeable on the most dynamic tracks. Having the 4 individual subwoofer outputs tuned with Dirac Live Bass Control gave us clean, dynamic bass that reached low and had a level of frequency balance that used to come only from a very high-end processor. We were amazed at how close the CINEMA 30 actually came to reaching the performance of Marantz’s own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/9659\/s\/marantz-av10-reference-15-4-channel-home-theater-pre-amplifier-processor\/category\/35\/\"\u003eAV 10\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/components\/stereo-amps\/marantz-reference-16-channel-200-watt-per-channel-amplifier-amp10\"\u003eAMP 10\u003c\/a\u003e separate reference preamp processor and power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith two-channel music, the CINEMA 30 had the same great warmth and musicality that is the hallmark of a Marantz product. With the addition of the 32-bit ESS Sabre DACs and Dirac Lives room and speaker tuning ability, realism and detail took a step up, allowing us to hear all of the music's nuances. Imaging and soundstaging, while not on the level of purpose-built high-end two-channel components, was also very good for an AV receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/High--Marantz-Cinema-30-NA-Silver-01.jpg\" alt=\"Marantz CINEMA 30 in silver on a concrete shelf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe enjoyed our time with the Marantz CINEMA 30 and think it is a top contender in its price class. With its newly upgraded DACs, large amplifier section, and the addition of Dirac Live with Dirac Live Bass Control, the CINEMA 30 gives users all that they need for a successful theater experience at home. Add to that the full suite of inputs and outputs, allowing anyone with any gear to find use with the CINEMA 30. If you are in the market for a flagship receiver in this price class, we highly recommend you take a look at the Marantz CINEMA 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/contact-us\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. Or simply visit one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\"\u003eworld-class showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e to experience speakers, projectors, TVs, and everything in between for yourself before you make a purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re planning your home theater or media room, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\"\u003eHome Theater Design page\u003c\/a\u003e, where we have everything Home Theater related, including our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#designer\"\u003eFREE Home Theater Design Tool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Audio Advice, you’re buying from a trusted seller since 1978. We offer \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping, Lifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and our \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. We look forward to serving you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marantz","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288772845652,"sku":"MARANTZ:CINEMA30","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Gold","offer_id":41288772878420,"sku":"MARANTZ:CINEMA30-SG","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/marantz_cinema30_u_bk_studior_01_1.jpg?v=1718140910"},{"product_id":"madvr-envy-extreme-video-processor","title":"madVR Envy Extreme MK3 Video Processor","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Advice is the world’s largest retailer of madVR Envy video processors and the leader in remote setup and calibration. Our team has completed more madVR installations than anyone in the U.S., giving us unmatched expertise in optimizing its performance. We recommend speaking with our specialists before placing your order to ensure seamless compatibility with your system and to establish a tailored calibration plan for the best possible results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhat is the Envy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy is a powerful Video Processor, dedicated to providing the best possible picture quality for high-end Cinema. Modern video images exist in the digital domain, and so must go through a wide variety of devices and processors to get from the original source to the screen where it is viewed. Video Processors are present in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/movie-sources\"\u003eplayers\u003c\/a\u003e we use, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/home-theater-receivers\"\u003ea\/v receivers\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-pros, as well as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/projectors\"\u003eprojector\u003c\/a\u003e or other display device. These will vary in what they are able to do with the image, and more importantly, how well they do it. The Envy was designed to outperform them all, so let’s take a look at how it measures up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003emadVR History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany in the audiovisual world will be familiar with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/madvr\"\u003emadVR\u003c\/a\u003e, as its software is well respected, and has been used in home theater personal computers (HTPC) for more than a decade. This required building and maintaining a relatively high-end computer to handle some heavy-duty processing, and typically demanded quite a bit of technical expertise to tap its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Mathias Rauen, the technical genius behind madVR, teamed up with Richard Litofsky, an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience building technologically oriented companies, to create madVR Labs, LLC. The goal was to take the capabilities of a madVR HTPC and transform it into a readily available and easy to set up product, which could be used by anybody, in any cinema environment. The Envy is the result, and it has been available since 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eIntroducing Envy MK3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emadVR Labs has just announced the Envy MK3. The Envy Extreme MK3 is powered by the Nvidia 5080 GPU, massively increasing processing power over the 2080 and 3080 used in the original Extreme (now designated MK1), and even more than the 4080 used in the Extreme MK2, while also offering exceptional benefits in cooling and efficiency. The Envy Extreme MK3 will receive an upgraded GPU with triple-fan design for enhanced cooling efficiency and noise reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things that has really impressed us about MadVR is how much feedback they have sought to improve the product over time. They are constantly soliciting our feedback on functionality and software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results are that the new MK3 product will benefit from ECC-RAM, providing unparalleled reliability and stability, an upgraded motherboard, power supply, more than twice the RAM and SSD capacity as the MK1 models, along with the new Glacier X2 cooling system. This features three 140mm and two 120mm high-end static pressure fans, providing 50% more airflow. The net result is better performance and quieter operation, with noise now essentially inaudible from a couple of feet away when in Silent mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe increased GPU power found in the Extreme MK3 provides substantial headroom for the Envy to run more concurrent algorithms, and at higher strength levels, especially important in light of the GPU power demands of the new MotionAI motion interpolation technology, discussed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy Extreme MK3 features a custom-engineered all-aluminum 3mm case (5mm in the rear) with a 20mm front plate. The case's seamless one-piece design for the lid and side walls creates a modern, high-end look. The MK3 also features \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea 4 RU form factor, just like the MK2, a welcome reduction in size from the 5U required for the original Extreme MK1,\u003c\/span\u003e making it more space-efficient in racks and more versatile for use in spaces with poor ventilation. Custom-made Rack Ears are now included with every Envy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvy models now include a 5-year warranty, which we consider quite exceptional in the world of high-end audiovisual gear. This is a strong indication of madVR’s confidence in the overall quality of the new MK3 design. We would like to see other manufacturers offer similar protection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003emadVR Envy MK3 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) for HDR Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest and most exciting development in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\/\"\u003ehome theater\u003c\/a\u003e is the production of shows and movies with 4K Resolution, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Wide Color Gamut (WCG). This can create an unprecedented level of realism and visual impact when done right, but there are significant challenges to achieving this in our homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically, most HDR mastering is based on having a very high degree of brightness available on the display device – 1,000 nits, or in some cases, up to 10,000 nits. The best current \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/televisions\"\u003etelevisions\u003c\/a\u003e can get between 600 and 1,000 nits, sometimes higher, while the average is about 450 nits. And when we look at projectors, with a reasonably large screen size, they're generally in the 50 to 150 nit range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, in order to display HDR in home theaters where the brightness is quite limited, the original signal must be “tone mapped” to the range that is actually available. Initial efforts used “static” tone mapping, where a single map was used for any and all HDR content, but it really didn’t work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy is one of very few devices that uses “dynamic” tone mapping. Here, each and every frame is independently analyzed, and sophisticated algorithms are used to produce the best looking image. The Envy allows you to input the actual Nits available on your screen, which it then uses to customize its output for your particular theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes a huge difference, and it does a superb job of creating the visual impact made possible by HDR. Before adding the Envy to our system, we frequently encountered scenes that were either too dark, others too bright, or areas where whites were clipped or blacks were crushed. The Envy has beautifully handled everything we’ve thrown at it, and we’ve been able to just sit back and enjoy the show!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most recent firmware provides 5 selectable “looks” to the dynamic tone mapping, which along with other options available, provides the ability to fully ‘tweak’ the image to look its best in your own theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HDR-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"HDR Settings Screenshot\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/JVC-DTM.jpg\" alt=\"Harry Potter scene with the Projector’s DTM\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eHarry Potter scene with the Projector’s DTM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Envy-DTM.jpg\" alt=\"Sonos Arc black soundbar rounded profile\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eHarry Potter scene with the madVR Envy’s DTM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAspect Ratio Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movies and shows we enjoy can vary quite a bit in their Aspect Ratio – from the HDTV standard of 16:9, to 2.00:1 often used by Netflix, all the way to 2.40:1 for most motion pictures. This makes things difficult for any display device, and very often the picture gets compromised as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re using a 16:9 screen, and watching a 2.40:1 movie, there are letterbox bars at the top and bottom, which can be visually distracting. The Envy provides an option to automatically move the entire image either up or down, eliminating one of those bars, which reduces this distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/widescreen-explained\"\u003eWidescreen Explained: What’s with the Black Bars?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re using a Scope Screen (where the Aspect Ratio is between 2.35:1 and 2.40:1), the Envy will automatically detect the incoming aspect ratio, and scale it so that it always fills the full height of your screen, and as much of the width as the aspect ratio allows. This is a huge benefit. Before adding the Envy, we would have to use different lens memory settings for each and every aspect ratio, which physically zooms the lens, shifts the image, and refocuses the picture. This usually takes at least 10-20 seconds, and because it relies on physical motors, the precision isn’t exact and tends to drift over time, requiring additional manual adjustments. But with the Envy, it happens instantly and automatically, and is always precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature really comes in handy when watching movies where the aspect ratio changes during the same movie – Christopher Nolan’s movies in particular use this a lot. We watched Tenet, where the Aspect Ratio varied between 16:9 and 2.20:1, and these changes were automatically and instantly detected, so that the movie optimally fills the screen from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps even more importantly, if you’re watching a 2.40:1 movie, zoomed to fill your screen’s width, and you hit the player’s Pause button, to fast forward, find a time-stamp, or to select a different scene to watch, those On Screen Display elements are typically in a 16:9 format. Without the Envy, these can’t be seen because they would ‘spill’ over onto the screen’s frame and the wall behind the screen. But with the Envy, they are instantly recognized, and the image is automatically rescaled so that all On Screen Display elements are always visible. This was needed basically every time we watched a movie, and was incredibly useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNon Linear Stretch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever there is a difference between the aspect ratio of what is being watched and that of the screen where it is being displayed, there will be black bars present. When watching 16:9 content on a 2.40:1 screen, there will be ‘pillarbox’ bars on the sides. When watching 2.40:1 content on a 16:9 screen, there will be ‘letterbox’ bars on the top and bottom. In both situations, there is unused screen space, and many want an option to fill their screen, regardless of the Aspect Ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy provides a very easy way to reduce or eliminate the black bars in either of these situations. It provides a well-designed graphical interface where you can make the adjustments and see the results in real time. You can configure this for any aspect ratio you want, and the settings will be automatically applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image can be partially cropped, which will increase the image size and reduce the black bars, with no distortion of the content’s geometry. This can be combined with stretching of selected areas of the content, along with compression of other areas. The result is a larger, more immersive image, with no black bars or unused space on the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a personal choice, however, as some people prefer not to alter the original image in any way. But we do like the fact that the Envy provides the choice to the theater owner, to display the picture according to their personal preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-03-24-09.20.14.jpg\" alt=\"Non Linear Stretch\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSubtitles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often find it helpful to turn on subtitles, and when watching 2.40:1 content on a 2.40:1 screen, they are often partially or completely cropped out, because they’re in the black bar area usually below the screen. The Envy provides the ability to fix this, and the result is that the subtitles can be completely seen within a narrow bar at the bottom, with no bars at the top or sides. This is a huge benefit, and it works quite well. And even better, it does this automatically, needing no button pushes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BlackBarConfig.jpg\" alt=\"Black Bar Config\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-01-08.30.09.jpg\" alt=\"What you see without the Envy’s Subtitle Management\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eWhat you see without the Envy’s Subtitle Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-01-08.29.22.jpg\" alt=\"What you now see after turning on the Envy’s Subtitle Management\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eWhat you now see after turning on the Envy’s Subtitle Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDynamic Subtitle Overlay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn upcoming feature, called Dynamic Subtitle Overlay (DSO), seamlessly repositions subtitles into the active image with options to reduce subtitle brightness and size, and even adapts subtitle color to match the scene for harmonious integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were able to preview this new feature at Audio Advice Live 2025, and we were incredibly impressed by its ability to minimize the distraction typically associated with standard black bar subtitles, while preserving crisp readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe Dynamic Subtitle Overlay will be a game-changer for those who prefer subtitles, and look forward to its public release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUpscaling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re watching regular HD content (1920x1080 pixels) with a 4k Projector (3840x2160 pixels), the image must be ‘upscaled’ to be viewed correctly. This can take place in the player, the AVR, pre-pro, or the projector. These devices can get the basic job done, but having limited processing power, the results are often not optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy has a huge amount of processing power available with its hardware, and along with its sophisticated proprietary algorithms to handle the upscaling, HD content often appears just as sharp and detailed as if it were 4k to begin with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eImage Enhancement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy provides an array of settings to further improve the image. This includes options for sharpness, edge enhancement, reduction of grain, compression artifacts, and mosquito noise, as well as other tools. We find that adding just a little sharpening to upscaled HD material provides a significant improvement in image quality. And a little noise reduction makes watching older, grainier movies more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Artifact.jpg\" alt=\"Artifact Removal\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAnamorphic Stretch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/panamorph-paladin-dcr-cinema-format-projector-conversion-lens-system\"\u003eAnamorphic Lenses\u003c\/a\u003e to further improve image quality when using Scope Screens. Projectors typically have 2 Anamorphic Modes of processing available – one for 16:9 content, and the other for 2.40:1 content – with no ‘in-between’ options. This creates major problems for seeing full menus and other on screen Display elements, as well as subtitles, or when watching shows with aspect ratios other than 16:9 and 2.40:1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy is designed to handle these automatically and optimally, and it lives up to its claims. Regardless of the aspect ratio of what you watch, the Envy scales it automatically, and it looks great. It basically provides an unlimited number of anamorphic modes, which no projector could possibly duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGeometry Correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anamorphic lens is frequently used when viewing content on a scope screen. They increase the brightness and pixel density, providing a better picture. But they do also cause some unwanted changes to the image: either ‘barrel’ distortion, where the sides bow outward, or ‘pincushion’ distortion, where they bow inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy Extreme model has the unique ability to fully correct and eliminate both of these types of distortion, providing a precise fit between the image and screen. We used this feature in one of our theaters, and it worked exactly as described, and was quite simple to actually do the correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMotionAI™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newest feature to be added is called MotionAI, addressing one of the common complaints in the world of cinema. Most movies are filmed at 24 fps, and when viewed, there is often some ‘jerkiness’ or ‘judder’ seen, especially when the camera is panning. This can be distracting, and even fatiguing on the eyes. Using its AI-based algorithms, the Envy now allows 24fps content to be seen with markedly improved smoothness, along with greater sharpness and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our testing of this new feature, we have been incredibly impressed by the improvements it provides in both motion smoothing and sharpness during camera pans. And equally important, it does this without producing the ‘soap opera effect’ that so many film lovers dislike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think MotionAI has set a new bar for motion handling in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e3D LUT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capability to have your system professionally calibrated, using software such as ColourSpace and Calman, is built into the Envy, supporting 256-point LUTs. This provides a powerful way to get the most accurate image possible in your Theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the Envy’s sophistication, with all the power and complexity ‘under the hood,’ the initial Setup is surprisingly quick and straightforward. Physical connection is simple – plug the HDMI cable from your AVR or Pre-Pro into the Envy’s Input, and the cable to your projector into its Output. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madvrenvy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Envy-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e is provided to walk you through the basic settings, which only takes 5-10 minutes or so. The Envy’s default settings provide excellent results for most Theaters, so there’s no need for much technical knowledge to get up and running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMenu System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy Menu system has on-screen, context-sensitive help, which explains what any given setting does, to help you decide what choice is best for your theater. And even better, if questions arise, we, or even madVR staff themselves, can establish a remote connection to your Envy and walk through the Settings, as if we are in the room with you, and quickly fine-tune your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the basic setup and configuration is quick and easy, the Envy does provide a wealth of options for the user who prefers to ‘geek out’ and fully customize their setup in all the detail they want. One of the things we really liked was how easy it was to try out new settings without changing the defaults. We’ve used complex electronics in the past without this type of design, and have seen how difficult it can be to get back to where you started after making a variety of settings changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo accomplish this, it uses “Active”, “Temporary”, and “Base” designations for all the Envy’s settings. When you start making changes, they are assigned as “Temporary,” so that once you’re done with that viewing session, all of these values will automatically reset to their default (or “Base”) values. And once you decide which settings you want to be ‘permanent’, this is easily done by assigning that as the “Base” value with a simple button press. Honestly, most customers don’t even touch this stuff and let us handle it for them. But for those who are really into it, the Envy really makes customization easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eProfiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ingenious concept developed by madVR, where you can ‘group’ a collection of any settings available in the Envy, in a ‘Profile,’ to be used together whenever you want. For example, we found we wanted different Envy settings to be used depending on whether we were watching with a Roku vs a Blu-ray Player. With the Roku, we wanted certain Subtitle settings to be used, which were different when watching with our Blu-ray Player. We were able to use the Envy’s built-in ‘source’ profiles, and assign whatever setting we wanted to be used whenever that profile was activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to use the Envy with different Displays (e.g. a TV as well as a Projector), you can take advantage of its Display Profiles to configure optimal settings for each device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also create Custom Profiles of your choosing, limited only by your imagination in putting these to use. For example, when evaluating the different DTM “Looks” we created profiles for these to provide instant access, which made comparisons much easier to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emadVR has provided an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madvrenvy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Introduction-to-Profiles.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction to Profiles\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madvrenvy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Profile-User-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProfiles User Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to help you understand how profiles work. But honestly, this is harder to explain in words than it is to use in practice. Once the profile concept ‘clicked’ in our minds, we saw how powerful it was, how easily it could be implemented, and how we could quickly configure the Envy to use optimal settings for any situation. The more and more we have implemented, the better we’ve gotten at setting these up for clients where they don’t even need to understand the details–we just make it work in the background for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profiles.jpg\" alt=\"Profiles\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eControl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy comes with its own Remote, which can be configured to use either IR or RF. One of our few pet peeves with the original Envy was that the remote was not backlit. So power users who will make more frequent use of the remote can now enjoy its sleek design, great feel in the hand, and additional buttons to program and use, in addition to it being backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emadVR has released drivers to allow integration with a variety of automation systems, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/smart-home\/control4\/\"\u003eControl4\u003c\/a\u003e, Crestron, Savant, and RTI, which can further enhance the Envy’s ease of use. We have used the Control4 driver in many theaters, and have found it to be well thought out and easy to program. As an example, we combined Control4 Automation with the Envy’s Profile System, so that whether we used the Roku or Blu-ray Player, the correct Envy Profile was automatically activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut our favorite use was with the vertical masking for our scope screen. Control4 gets the Aspect Ratio from the Envy and then sends a command to the masking system to move to the correct position for whatever we were watching. We were pretty impressed with how well this worked!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFirmware Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs anyone who has had to deal with Firmware updates for any electronic device can attest, while great in concept, they can provide a mixed experience. For one thing, the update process itself can be cumbersome, often requiring a download to a USB stick, plugging it into the device, and then hoping it is recognized. Or sometimes specialized cables are needed to establish a connection. And once updated, it’s not unusual to have some things work better, while other features get broken, making us regret having done the update.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy avoids all of these problems. The update process itself uses the Envy’s ethernet connection and takes less than 30 seconds to complete. But more importantly, if for whatever reason you want to revert to a previous Firmware version, this can easily be done in those same 30 seconds. Successfully reverting to an older Firmware is almost unheard of in this type of device, and is a feature we would like to see used in more electronic devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FirmwardConfig.jpg\" alt=\"Firmware Update Configuration\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRoadmap for the Future\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the introduction of the Envy Extreme MK3, there is a tremendous increase in computation power available. This paves the way for future, industry-first AI-based algorithms with the roadmap including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI-based Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM gen3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion compensated multi-frame noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion compensated multiframe super resolution (upscaling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion compensated multi-frame deinterlacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNGU Upscaling 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuma guided AI chroma upscaling, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eConclusions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been very impressed with the performance of the Envy in all of the theaters we have done. It provides not only superb picture quality, but improves the ease of use dramatically. This can be very important when family members want to watch something on their own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObviously, we are extremely impressed with the MadVR Envy Extreme - so what’s not to like about it? Well first, it isn't inexpensive. If you \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewant the best theater experience, we think it is great to add an Envy to any setup\u003c\/span\u003e. However, it is going to be out of budget for some. The good news is that with the launch of the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/madvr-envy-core-mk2-video-processor\"\u003eEnvy Core MK2\u003c\/a\u003e, madVR now offers an option for those on a tighter budget to still add an Envy to their system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the incredible processing it performs takes time. The Envy adds some delay in the video signal. This means that you may need to add audio delay in your audio receiver or processor. Fortunately, this is not very hard. We have produced a YouTube video that our team and DIY customers use to nail lip sync delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/how-to-set-lip-sync-calibration-home-theater\"\u003eHow To Perfectly Set Lip Sync Calibration In Your Home Theater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the largest MadVR dealers in the world, we’ve seen pretty much every permutation of projectors, receivers, and room setup. Even our customers who have vacation homes in remote locations have been able to easily plug in their new Envys and have us remotely set them up for them. Every single customer so far has raved about it, which to us is the ultimate sign of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur madVR experts at Audio Advice would be happy to answer detailed questions for you. Our team just loves this type of high performance product and enjoys helping people find the right solutions for their home theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we've been designing and installing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\"\u003ehigh-performance home theaters\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/smart-home\"\u003e smart home systems\u003c\/a\u003e for our customers in North Carolina and the surrounding areas for decades. In fact, we've delivered more custom theaters than anyone in the Southeast! We are now offering Home Theater Design no matter where you live in the United States! If you are interested in a custom home theater or upgrading your current system, give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:18888998776\"\u003e888.899.8776\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/v2.zopim.com\/widget\/popout.html?key=oGoQ89mok15uBcXDpG6bX3XoNsC4fLL6\"\u003e chat with us \u003c\/a\u003e, or stop by our award-winning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\/\"\u003eshowrooms\u003c\/a\u003e. 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As a highly efficient Class D amplifier, it does not require noisy cooling fans to maintain nominal operating temperature. In addition to distributed audio use, the MI254 is well suited for home theaters to drive surround sound speakers and could be integrated into virtually any existing home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front panel are two blue McIntosh Watt Meters that display the summed power output of channels 1 + 2 and channels 3 + 4. Multi-color LED indicators display the status of each channel. The back panel includes both a balanced and unbalanced input for each channel along with our standard 5-way speaker binding posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther features that come with the MI254 are: Power Guard® signal overload technology that prevents overdriving the speakers; McIntosh's Sentry Monitor™ short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal; BUS input \u0026amp; outputs to easily distribute a stereo signal to multiple outputs and\/or multiple amplifiers; individual channel inputs; 12 Volt triggering capabilities; and eco-friendly on\/off signal sensing that turns the unit off if no input signal has been detected for a set amount of time or automatically turns the amp on when it senses a signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MI254 includes many McIntosh design cues including a black glass front panel, blue Watt meters, an illuminated McIntosh logo, and a familiar form factor highlighted by silver trim. Contact your local dealer to learn more about integrating the MI254 into your custom audio installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289664069716,"sku":"MCINTOSH:MI254","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/mi254_front_top.jpg?v=1718144066"},{"product_id":"anthem-avm-90-surround-sound-processor","title":"Anthem AVM 90 Preamp\/Processor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthem is one of our favorite home theater brands at Audio Advice because their products sound so good for the money and Anthem puts all of their emphasis on giving you the best possible sound and home theater experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were lucky enough to be part of the Anthem beta team to test out and have an advance look at their new products launched in late 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/anthem-avm-home-theater-processors-review\/\"\u003eAnthem AVM 70 \u0026amp; AVM 90 Surround Sound Processors Overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/new-anthem-mrx-home-theater-receivers-review\/\"\u003eNew Anthem MRX Home Theater Receivers Overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/anthem-mca-gen-2-amplifiers-overview\/\"\u003eAnthem MCA Gen 2 Amplifiers Overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to a fire at a parts supplier for some of the components in the AVM90, it was delayed. This delay did have a silver lining as Anthem was able to come up with some improvements to make it even better than they originally envisioned. We just got our hands on one of the first models to make it to North America and we have to say - it’s been worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/avm90_front.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem AVM90 - Front view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMore Channels for Immersive Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we love immersive home theater audio. When \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/the-evolution-of-surround-sound-technology\/\"\u003eDolby Atmos\u003c\/a\u003e and other object-based surround formats came on the scene a few years ago, we were totally thrilled! Dolby Atmos for the home maxed out at 11 channels plus subwoofer(s) until just recently. You can now find 9.4 and even 9.6 Dolby Atmos configurations guides on the Dolby website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger spaces, this is pretty cool as the 8th and 9th lower channels place speakers on the side walls in front of you between your side surround speakers and your left and right front speakers making the soundfield even more seamless! And with 6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\/dolby-atmos-speakers\"\u003eAtmos height speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the height effects will go to a new level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the earlier released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/anthem-avm70-15-2-av-pre-amplifier-processor\"\u003eAVM70\u003c\/a\u003e, the AVM90 has 15 channels of preamp outputs available with either regular RCA or balanced audio connections, but the AVM90 adds even more with the addition of 4 discrete subwoofer outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/streaming.jpg\" alt=\"Streaming platform logos: Spotify Connect, Roon, Airplay2, Chromecast\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNew Streaming Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe streaming platform in the AVM90 includes Chromecast, Airplay2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and an upcoming update will add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/roon-everything-need-know\"\u003eRoon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBuilt-In Phono Preamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother nice bonus connection is a built-in moving magnet phono preamp. This is no afterthought either as the engineers spent some serious time developing a great moving magnet phono stage. This means the AVM90 is not only a terrific surround sound processor, but also can serve as an outstanding preamp for your music system. In fact, as Apple, Tidal and Amazon roll out music in Atmos, having a surround sound processor double as your music system makes total sense. If you have not experienced Atmos music yet, you are in for a treat. Check out our article listing the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/top-10-dolby-atmos-songs\/\"\u003etop 10 Dolby Atmos songs\u003c\/a\u003e, play them through your Atmos theater, and you will have a whole new appreciation for great music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll the Formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AVM90 has decoding for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced. These are somewhat competing formats for mixing the audio tracks of movies. Dolby Atmos is the most widely adopted and has clear guidance on where to place your speakers. IMAX enhanced uses DTS which can adapt to various speaker layouts. The great news is, no matter how that new movie was mastered or that classic one was remastered, the AVM90 has you totally covered no matter how the soundtrack was produced. And for those of you using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/televisions\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e capable of Dolby Vision, you will be pleased to know the AVM 90 supports Dolby Vision as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/51856173078_eb9ee18ca3_k.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem AVM90\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e8K Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AVM90 comes with HDMI 2.1 full 8K video capabilities built-in. So you can connect all of your sources including 8k sources directly through the AMV90 and then connect the HDMI out to your television or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/projectors\"\u003eprojector\u003c\/a\u003e. The AVM90 also has e-ARC so you could also use the sources on your television and have it send fully uncompressed object-based surround audio signals back to the AVM90 for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e30 Virtual Inputs With Great Lip Sync Capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor inputs, you get 7 HDMI, 3 Toslink digital, 2 Coax Digital, 4 Analog, plus the MM phono preamp. Like the AVM70, the AVM90 also has zone 2 audio and HDMI outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost home theater products lock you into using an HDMI input only once. Not so with Anthem. You can create up to 30 inputs using any combination you wish. You basically create a source in the Anthem setup and then assign any HDMI video input and any audio input, whether from that HDMI feed or from any other audio input to the Anthem. As an example, think about watching a sporting event but having the audio tune into the local radio station so you can hear your local announcer. Or you could have a source where you listen to music while simultaneously watching the stock reports or a news feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/avm90_back.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem AVM90 - Back view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of you who are serious listeners may have noticed there is a bit of difference in lip-sync between streaming platforms. Lip Sync problems usually occur when the audio arrives ahead of the video. You see this most often with projectors or when there is substantial video processing slowing down the video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother awesome feature that we love is the ability to assign a different lip sync for each input. There’s a range of adjustment from 0-500ms, which is very wide compared to some other products. If you are using a home theater with a separate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/home-theater-components\/movie-sources\"\u003evideo processor\u003c\/a\u003e after your AVM90, like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/madvr\"\u003eMadVR Envy\u003c\/a\u003e or Lumigen, you will really need this as video processors add a delay to the video of around 200-250ms before any delay caused by your projector or other display device. In the setup tips and tricks that we send to everyone who purchases their surround processor from Audio Advice, we include a link to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/how-to-set-lip-sync-calibration-home-theater\"\u003eLip Sync video\u003c\/a\u003e that will help you dial it in perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWeb Setup Interface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf typing in 30 names of your virtual inputs using the cursor makes you think that is going to be time-consuming, you’ll be super happy with the great web interface. All you have to do is look up the IP address of your processor, (which you can find by selecting the network display) then you have full access to every single part of the setup right from your laptop! This also means you can sit in your primary listening position and quickly fine-tune the settings to really dial in the audio if you wish. For those of you who have your processor in a rack that does not have easy line of sight from your primary listening position, being able to make adjustments wirelessly from laptop is a huge benefit versus most systems that require a direct connection to the processor for calibration and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/51856419854_c109258fa7_k.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem AVM90\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAnthem Room Correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/anthem-room-correction-genesis-overview\"\u003eARC Genesis\u003c\/a\u003e is one big reason we love Anthem gear. The room correction they developed called ARC is simply one of the best on the market. The room itself has a tremendous impact on the ultimate sound of your system. The problem is every room will cause certain frequencies to be too loud and others to be canceled out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthem Room Correction takes measurements of the room and smooths out the response. We have been beta testing the new version launching concurrently with the AVM90 and really love its ease of use and new capabilities. It adds even more great features to better phase align subwoofers to main speakers plus sets distances and levels. The result is extremely impressive. In room correction, the quality of the microphone has a big effect on the end result. The AVM90 comes with the same improved microphone as the AVM70. They even designed the microphone to be directional so the dot on the front faces forward just like a moviewatcher faces forward in theater seats. The end result is an even better calibration. The new microphone is a step up from the prior one, looks much beefier, and has a little indicator you will need to point exactly towards the front of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are most excited about the tech Anthem is using in the new version of ARC Genesis to blend the subwoofers with your speakers. It is pretty easy to use a tape measure to get the distances correct on your main speakers, but nailing subwoofer blending has been a task that can take some work. Most subs add some delay through their built-in digital signal processing and it was a bit of trial and error in the past to get them aligned properly. It makes such a massive difference in the sound that we have made a video just on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/how-to-set-up-a-subwoofer\"\u003ehow to calibrate multiple subs together\u003c\/a\u003e. ARC Genesis now makes this simple and takes it a step further by looking at the phase response of both your main speakers and your subs to time-align them into one cohesive unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/imac-illustration-1-1536x970-1.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem Room Correction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, if you wanted more than 2 independent sub outs, you were spending over $20,000 on a processor. The AVM90 has it. This enables your combined sub output to be phase aligned such that you get the best response curve across your seating positions. We can tell you from experience, watching a movie or concert using a system with 4 fine tuned high performance subwoofers is like nothing you have heard before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our testing, we connected four subs independently to the AVM90. Once we had everything else connected and ARC Genesis run, our jaws dropped at how much time it saves and how great the bass impact is in the room across all key listening positions. We did find that if you want to go true audiophile-level, you may want to tweak the room gain and deep bass after ARC has run, but we walk you through that in the ARC Genesis Tips \u0026amp; Tricks video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd speaking of subwoofers, ARC Genesis gives you the option to run your main speakers’ full range and send bass to a subwoofer at the same time for those audiophiles who prefer their left and right speakers to just roll off naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing we like about ARC is the fact it has 4 presets. This means you could set up one room correction for the best sound at your own favorite seat. You could do another that optimized across 2-4 seats for date nights, another for a room full of guests, and another for late-night listening with your subwoofers turned down or off. And along with these 4 ARC presets, they also have full adjustments for level, crossover, and distance for each one. For those of you who geek out on getting the most from your system, this literally has it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/51855133032_88a6b8d071_k.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem AVM90\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAudiophile Level DAC's\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the AVM90, Anthem uses very high-end audiophile-level DAC's that work at 32bit\/768kHz. This is one of the improvements that came from the delay in the initial shipments of the AVM90. The Anthem engineers had more time to evaluate all of the best DAC’s available. We’ll digress a bit here, but one of our all-time favorite surround sound processors from a pure audio standpoint was the Classe SSP800. It just sounded like a high-end piece of two-channel gear. Interestingly enough, a few of the team at Anthem used to be associated with Classe and had their own personal SSP800’s to compare the test samples they made when developing the revised AVM90. They totally nailed the audio in the AVM90, it sounds much better than our old SSP800 for pure two-channel audio, which is saying a lot. With the AVM90 your sound will be smoother and sweeter with deeper bass extension and a more effortless presentation. If you are considering either the AVM70 or 90 and plan to use your home theater for music listening, you will definitely appreciate the great DAC’s in both of these units, but the AVM90 is a substantial jump up in audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/anthem-avm-home-theater-processors-review\"\u003eAnthem processors\u003c\/a\u003e have always done a fantastic job at spatial imaging. They can locate effects in precise positions with special effects panning across or around the room sounding totally natural. With the better DAC’s and improved power supplies the AVM90 got even better. In our listening test, it could float effects with pinpoint accuracy all over the home theater soundfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI know a lot of you watching this are probably considering both the AVM70 and AVM90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question comes down to whether the AVM90 is worth the additional cost for your situation than the AVM70? Honestly, for most people, the AVM70 will be a perfect fit and offer excellent sound and spatial imaging in a great home theater. But, if you have the budget and want to get the very best sound and movie experience you will love the AVM90. Now that Apple, Tidal, and Amazon all have Atmos music, the music experience in an Atmos-enabled theater is unparalleled and is only getting better as new music is mastered in Atmos. For those of you who are diehard two-channel fans, check out our videos on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/top-10-dolby-atmos-movie-scenes\"\u003etop 10 Atmos movies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/dolby-atmos-music-streaming-services\"\u003emusic\u003c\/a\u003e and you’ll experience a whole new level of audio that you never knew existed in the 2-channel world. I’ll admit that some of the remasters are a little hokey, but new music mastered in Atmos correctly will give you goosebumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother scenario where you should choose the AVM90 over the AVM70 is if you have more than 2 subwoofers and want the advantage of ARC Genesis blending them perfectly into your system. Don’t underestimate the difference this can make if you have more than 2 subs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, if you have the budget and you love great audio and have more than 2 subs, you’d be crazy not to get the AVM90!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/51855133102_ad14c05159_k.jpg\" alt=\"Anthem AVM90\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are trying to decide whether to invest in the AVM90 or not, feel free to give us a call or chat with us at AudioAdvice.com or stop by one of our award-winning showrooms. We’d be happy to help you figure out what is best for your situation. In addition to our price guarantee, we also offer free shipping and lifetime support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we've been designing and installing high-performance home theaters \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/smart-home\"\u003esmart home systems\u003c\/a\u003e for decades. In fact, we've delivered more custom theaters than anyone in the Southeast! We are now offering Home Theater Design no matter where you live in the United States. If you are interested in a custom home theater or upgrading your current system, give us a call at 888.899.8776, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/v2.zopim.com\/widget\/popout.html?key=oGoQ89mok15uBcXDpG6bX3XoNsC4fLL6\"\u003echat with us\u003c\/a\u003e, or stop by one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\/\"\u003eaward-winning showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are thinking about building a home theater or updating yours, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\"\u003eHome Theater Central\u003c\/a\u003e, including our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#designer\"\u003efree 3D home theater designer\u003c\/a\u003e where you can design your system, see lots of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#showcase\"\u003evideos of complete installations\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/inspiration\/\"\u003einspiration gallery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#guides\"\u003ehow-to videos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305208582228,"sku":"ANTHEM:AVM90","price":7499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/avm-90-front_1.jpg?v=1718144105"},{"product_id":"pioneer-vsx-834-7-channel-av-receiver","title":"Pioneer VSX-834 7.2 Channel AV Receiver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby Atmos®\/Dolby Surround Upmixing\/Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDTS:X®\/DTS Neural:X Upmixing\/DTS Virtual:X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e165 W\/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 W\/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven, FTC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15% slimmer size than the previous model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eFeatures\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDolby Atmos®\/Dolby Surround Upmixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe VSX-834 is compatible with 5.2.2ch configuration of the latest theater sound platform, Dolby Atmos®. 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