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Onkyo Integra DHC-60.5 A/V Preamplifier, 7.2 channels - $220 (Rockville)
Crawford Drive near Wade Ave.
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An excellent deal, selling at much the same price as preamps without all the options, including A/V receiver features, this offers, [This presumes you don't need the Audyssey room acoustic correction feature].
Excellent working condition (see notes below). Can be auditioned (swapped in, replacing another DHC-60.6 unit running my 5.2 system). Satisfaction guaranteed -- fully returnable within 7-10 days.
Features include THX Ultra2 Plus certification; 9 HDMI inputs; 4K video processing; independent 15-band equalization for each set of speakers (a feature otherwise need to pay $1000s for)! Volume and crossover frequencies can also be independently set for each set of speakers (including supporting bi-amping); USB (connect drives); phono and headphone preamps; networking by WiFi, ethernet and Bluetooth; runs various music streaming software; has Internet radio options; AM/FM tuner with presets; 7 main and 2 subwoofer preamp outputs (both crossover/XLR and RCA connections); also includes standard bass and treble controls on the front.. Handles all digital input formats likely to be encountered and all but the very latest decoding formats, including many types of Dolby and THX.
Comes with original box, Audyessey calibration microphone, and an Onkyo Integra remote control (for a similar preamp/receiver; not the original remote; what I’ve long used).
PROBLEMs:
1) Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room acoustic correction/equalization calibration is not working. Everything else works as it should. With calibration (using the included Audyssey microphone) stopping at the 1st point the test signal is analyzed, an Integra-authorized repair technician said it is almost certainly the Audyssey board that needs replacement. But this shop had no interest in fixing it, citing original parts, what this high-end shop uses, no longer available, Integra no longer supporting/assisting repairs, etc. with this 2013 unit. Presumably if desired, a replacement board could be swapped in from another DHC-60.5.
2) Does not run the latest software, such as supports channel Dolby Pro Logic II and THX 5- and 7-channel derivation, etc. but does not include Dolby Atmos or HDMI3.
Unit is in excellent physical condition, with a few scratches, scuffs, etc. Photos are stock, taken from online. Actual photos will be posted soon or if anyone is interested.
Download the manual, at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/930029/Integra-Dhc-60-5.html, and see all of its many other features and settings options.
Read the reviews online. [Strangely, several prominent (in search engines) periodical reviews criticize the quality of voice/dialog, while others and user comments online note no problem with this. Dialog was good enough for the unit to get THX® Ultra2 Plus certification by Lucasfilms (so you know it's good for home theater). I have noticed no problems (particularly using a center speaker). In fact, the reason I'm selling this DHC-60.5 is that I just purchased a unit with working Audyssey calibration, which I need with my listening room.
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'Sound Channels 7.2
Power Consumption (Max) 72 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 %
Frequency Range (Hz) 20 - 20,000
Video Compatibility 4K
3D Yes
Additional Surround Formats Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIz; DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:X (Front High / Wide Channels)
Numbers of Zones 3
User Interface On-screen: GUI
Technologies THX® Ultra2 Plus™, Internet Radio and Music Streaming Service Connectivity (TuneIn Radio, Pandora®, Rhapsody, Slacker™, SIRIUS XM Internet Radio®, Last.fm, Spotify, and AUPEO!),
Additional Information HDBaseT™ Port; Supports Integra Remote Apps for iPod touch®/iPhone® and Android Devices and Kindle Fire; 7.2 Multichannel Balanced XLR Pre-Outs (with Front Bi-Amp Capability); Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 Room Acoustic Correction; Independent Crossover Adjustment for Each Channel; 2 IR Inputs and 1 Output; 3 Programmable 12 V Triggers (with Adjustable Delay)
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
AM/FM Yes
Phono Input Yes
HDMI Inputs 9
HDMI Outputs 1
Component Inputs 2
Component Outputs 1
S-Video Inputs 0
S-Video Outputs 0
Composite Video Inputs 5
Composite Video Outputs 1
Composites Audio Inputs (Analog) 7
Composites Audio Outputs (Analog) 0
Optical Digital Inputs 3
Optical Digital Outputs 0
Coaxial Digital Input 3
Coaxial Digital Outputs 0
Network Yes
Sirius/Xm Radio Ready Yes
RS-232 Yes
USB Yes
Width 17.13 inch(es) / 43.5 cm
Height 7.83 inch(es) / 19.9 cm
Depth 16.57 inch(es) / 42.1 cm
Weight 24.25 lb(s) / 11 kg