BEHOLD!!! I give you the 7-channel Panasonic SA-XR55 Digital Receiver... (1 Viewer)

[Brian_Fly]

Quote: So how do you guys think this compares to the also-upcoming JVC RX-202B?

I think it would be more fair to compare it to the RX-301S/302B. I haven't heard the JVCs, but I'd probably go with the 301S considering it has DPIIx, USB RF input and a power rating of 110watts x 7. Still, I'm happy with my older Panny SA-XR10 - killer sound from the smallest one of the bunch.

 

[Kevin Alexander]

I don't see the mention of DPLIIx on the list of features on some sites like J&R, but I see it in the Panasonic press release in Japanese here. Does the press release confirm that this unit has DPLIIx?

 

[FeisalK]

Kevin,

havent seen any press releases other than the Japanese one. Seems unlikely that it would not have DPLIIx

 

[Jarett]

so anyone have this yet? it's available in the us now. Just wondering what the impressions are, and specifically if it has video upconversion...thanks

J

 

[LanceJ]

Jaret: I own that same receiver you own, a Pioneer SX-6! I bought mine new in 1983 for $220 & it still works perfectly. For almost five years I used what's called a Hafler circuit with it to provide some pretty decent surround sound until I bought my present Technics SA-DA8 surround receiver.

What brand of speakers are those? A stereo HT system can still be a great way to watch movies as long as the speakers are large enough (yours are IMO).

 

[Kevin Alexander]

I'll have it within the next 10-11 days and i'll post my opinions here.

 

[Jarett]

lance,

I agree that is a nice reciever in its day. The speakers I have are realistic optimus 5B. I agree that a stereo setup is great for movies, but my intention is to eventually move that set of speakers and amplifier back up stairs hooked to a record player, where they belong lol.

Also, can't wait to hear your impressions of the xr-55, i'm really considering one. I hope it has video upconversion, does anyone know this?

J

 

[Scott.M]

I can confirm that it does not, unfortunately, have video upconversion. It does sound amazing and running 7.1 with DPIIx enabled brings a whole new depth to movies. Master and Commander never sounded so real (maybe "crisp" is the word?) with cannon shots and bullets ripping up my great room.

I was watching Saving Private Ryan on one of the regular satellite channels the other day and even though it was broadcast in 2 channel the surround effects were pretty good. I've never been happy with ther sound of anything but DVDs in the past.