New Integra Research pictures

[Razvan]

http://www.avbuzz.com/new_home/w/200411/av/onkyoshow/onkyoshow.php

[Burke Strickland]

Thanks, Razvan, for pointing us to those interesting photos. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and since I can't read many of the words over there, that's a good thing! :>)

Even though just about everything will be changed internally, (I got that from previous discussion, not by reading the text on the referenced site), :>) it iooks like they are sticking with a front panel design on the RDC-7.1 that looks pretty much like the RDC-7. (The "embossed" Integra Research logo on the top edge bevel looks really cool, as contrasted with the almost invisible silk-screened one on the current model.) For that matter, the whole line maintains a pretty consistent look.

Burke

[Razvan]

I've always liked the Integra Research look and the build quality of the RDC-7.1 seems to be of the highest order. I have a feeling that the RDC-7.1 will be a great processor...

R

[boe]

I wish they made an all black version of the DTC-9.4. I'm seriously considering this unit but it looks a little cheesy with the silver knob.

[boe]

Is there anyone who can read this site to tell if there is a replacement for the DTC-9.4 coming? They show something hooked up to an amp towards the bottom but I can't identify it.

Thanks

[Krobar]

Boe,

I think your confused. The DTC-9.4 is an old model now. The new models and the topic of this thread are the DTR-10.5 and RDC-7.1

[boe]

Krobar,

I don't think I'm confused but I could use more info. I don't believe the first post indicates in the subject what models they are referring to. If you read my post, I'm hoping for info on a new Onkyo Integra preamp - possibly the successor to the DTC-9.4. I can't read the language the original link has to say. I believe the topic of this thread is new models from Onkyo.

[Burke Strickland]

Too bad we can't read the information at the site regarding specs, pricing and availability. I'm particularly interested in their new "coffee urn" and "slab-arm chair" models depicted in the photos. :>)

Burke

[Krobar]

The pictures and event was about the two models I mentioned. The DTC-9.4 does not yet have an announced replacement. The RDC-7.1 is a preamp but a higher end and much newer one (Retails at $4000 for base config). If you have Qs about the the RDC, I will have one soon and might be able to help.

[boe]

Sweet - thanks for the info. I guess my biggest question is finding out if the RDC-7.1 will have any potential upgrade to handle the upcoming DTS-HD or Dolby Digital Plus in the full format (which I know very little about its requirements for preamps at this point). I keep seeing the RDC-7.1 listed as a receiver though - I haven't read squat about the RDC-7.1 so I guess I'd better get googling.

[Krobar]

The upgrade staus of the the RDC will mainly depend on if TI can/choose to release code for Aureus DSPs. If they dont then the Denon 5805 and a number of other recievers will be in the same situation. Integra cannot live with a 1 year product cycle so a DSP upgrade will most likely occur if the Aureus DSP cant manage it (The DSP section is on a seperate removable board. This means you will most likely get a free upgrade or a $500-1000 hardware upgrade for the new formats.