AudioControl Concert XR-8 AV Receiver
Description
9.1.6 Immersive AV Receiver
AudioControl’s next generation of high-performance AV receivers enable home theater specialists and integrators to create systems that deliver new levels of precision, power and control. The Concert XR-8 supports the most sought after immersive surround formats, such as Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced, with 16-channels of unbalanced outputs including four user-configurable outputs. The Concert XR-8 offers a full complement of inputs for connection to the latest audio/video components, including 7 HDMI 2.0b inputs that fully support 4K UHD and HDR playback.
Features:
- 9.1.6 decoding for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D
- 4K UHD supporting HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2
- ES9026PRO SABRE audiophile DACs (124 dB of dynamic range)
- Dirac Live® room correction
- Class H power amplification
- 16 channel unbalanced outputs
- Dolby VisionTM playback support
- HDR support (HDR10/BT.2020)
- 4 user-assignable output channels
- 7 HDMI inputs / 3 HDMI outputs (eARC compatible)
- IP, IR, RS232, and Wifi control
- Air Play 2 and Google Chromecast streaming support
- Roon Ready
The new Concert XR-8 houses the very latest in audio and video processing technology, featuring Dirac Live® room correction to overcome acoustic anomalies in any space, and ESS SABRE PRO DACs that ensure unprecedented levels of detail and clarity along with earth-shaking, authoritative bass response. Seven amplified channels deliver 120 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms.
Enthusiasts will enjoy intuitive app-based control, Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, aptX Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming connectivity options as well as integrated web-based configuration.
All of this outstanding technology has been wrapped quite elegantly within a completely new industrial design, distinguishing AudioControl’s home cinema preamp/processor lineup from any other solution.
Specifications:
| INPUTS | |
| Audio Inputs | 7 HDMI, 6 RCA Phono, 4 Coax SPDIF, 2 Toslink |
| Nominal sensitivity | 1V, 2V, 4V (user selectable) |
| Input Impedance | 47 kΩ |
| Signal to Noise (A-wtd ref 100W) normal/stereo direct | 100 dB/110 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB |
| Video Inputs | 7 HDMI (HDMI 2.0b / HDCP 2.2) |
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OUTPUTS |
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| Amplifier Channels | 7 |
| Continuous power output, per channel, 8Ω / 4Ω | 120W/200W |
| Minimum Speaker Load | 4Ω |
| Preamp Audio Outputs | 16 channels (unbalanced RCA), 2 channels Zone 2 (unbalanced RCA), 1 Toslink |
| Nominal output level | 1 Vrms (max. 5 Vrms) |
| Output impedance | 560 Ω |
| THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | -100dB |
| Main Video Outputs | Dual (2) HDMI (eARC support) |
| Second Zone Output | 1 HDMI |
| Headphone Output | 1 1/4″ |
| CONTROL | |
| IP Ethernet | |
| Wifi | |
| RS232 Serial Control | |
| 12 Volt Trigger Outputs | 2 |
| IR Receiver Inputs | 2 |
| GENERAL | |
| Power consumption (standby) | <0.5W |
| Power consumption (idle, typical) | 90W (340 BTU/hour) |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 1500W (5200 BTU/hour |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS | |
| Dimensions (including terminals and feet) | 17”W x 17.5”D x 7.3”H (4U) |
| Weight | 40.3 lbs. (18.3 kg) |