Integra DTM-7.4 Stereo Receiver Review

[VientoB]

The DAC seems very disappointing. Also the looks are straight out of the 90s.

 

[Hart]

new jbl , d class look good start View attachment 390723

Now that is not bad...hopefully the inside is just as tech pretty...if you use a sandblasted tempered glass face plate, you could have the whole thing glow with a light source anywhere behind it. So many things you can do to make a product look better. Backlit laser cut logo...Most of the audio industry design on boxes is pretty staid. Not everyone, but most.

 

[valerianf]

It would be nice if Onkyo is able to implement the power stage design of DTM-7.4 in the future TX-RZ30.

 

[billou5767]

Now that is not bad...hopefully the inside is just as tech pretty...if you use a sandblasted tempered glass face plate, you could have the whole thing glow with a light source anywhere behind it. So many things you can do to make a product look better. Backlit laser cut logo...Most of the audio industry design on boxes is pretty staid. Not everyone, but most.

its white version , there is black version , its avr for the mass from 500 to 1500 e , more expensive : color lcd , more power , more codex : its denon / pionner from opponent 1XXX to 3XXXX .
The JBL MA7100HP is a high-performance AV Receiver that delivers stunning realism with the latest 8K HDMI specifications and native 7-channel decoding of immersive audio from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for the ultimate home cinema experience. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, plus eARC. Designed with a passion for music and movies, the MA7100HP brings both to life with true high fidelity. The MA7100HP features seven channels of low-noise Class D amplification for real world power to all channels. In addition to the onboard Moving Magnet phono input for connecting a turntable, additional music content can be accessed immediately with integrated streaming using Apple Airplay2, Google Chromecast, and Bluetooth AptX Adaptive. Taking performance to the next level, the MA7100HP comes “Dirac Live Ready”

 

[Spkrdctr]

Now that is not bad...hopefully the inside is just as tech pretty...if you use a sandblasted tempered glass face plate, you could have the whole thing glow with a light source anywhere behind it. So many things you can do to make a product look better. Backlit laser cut logo...Most of the audio industry design on boxes is pretty staid. Not everyone, but most.

Yes, it is very lazy design. One major thing would be to add to an AVR is three VU meters. LCR, you don't need surrounds and upfiring meters. It would look a lot cooler for very little money. I think three VU meters would cost much less than $50. Moving needles will give us enjoyment! Also, what about adding the $1 clipping leds like they have on all pro gear? It seems like the manufacturers don't want anyone to know..........

 

[billou5767]

Yes, it is very lazy design. One major thing would be to add to an AVR is three VU meters. LCR, you don't need surrounds and upfiring meters. It would look a lot cooler for very little money. I think three VU meters would cost much less than $50. Moving needles will give us enjoyment! Also, what about adding the $1 clipping leds like they have on all pro gear? It seems like the manufacturers don't want anyone to know..........

1/ there is lcd pannel in : can emulate perhaps
2/ 50 buck for 500 $ avr
3/ its not just vu meter , you must ingenering this little thing in digital 'motherboard '

 

[beefkabob]

I like that new heat photo signature addition to the review. It's informative and plain old cool... No matter how many times I see those images I still think they are cool.

I mean, parts are cool, but parts are warm, and some are even hot!

 

[billou5767]

I mean, parts are cool, but parts are warm, and some are even hot!

a part can be hot because the heat is well route .. and its good

 

[beefkabob]

a part can be hot because the heat is well route .. and its good

Doodski and I were making jokes. "Cool" can be about the amount of heat. "Cool" can also mean something is interesting.

 

[NOAMattD]

@amirm Please continue to add the thermal camera shots when you review avrs and amplifier products! It is appreciated!

 

[gfx_1]

I am glad you see value from it. It is a newer higher resolution thermal camera from Infiniray called the P2 Pro. It is worlds better than my old Seek Thermal which stopped working with its app.

Thanks for the tip, I got one at a local webshop for a reasonable price. Tested it on my cats you can see them clearly in the dark but also my own footprints on the wooden floor.
Picking out hotspots in electrical cabinets is pretty easy and warmer power cables are visible.

 

[MaxBuck]

I would love to see a blind ABX listening test pitting this thing fed by digital source material against a stack comprising Topping DAC paired with Benchmark pre- and power amp driving reasonably efficient speakers. I'd bet pretty large that no statistically significant preference or even difference would be reported by listeners. IOW, I think output would be audibly indistinguishable.

 

[exm]

After the Onky Pro 885 (Integra 9.8) I promised to never touch an Onkyo A/V product ever again.