AudioControl offers its new receiver, the Concert AVR-1.

Developed on a new generation platform, its surround sound receiver/controller provides maximum flexibility and optimum performance.

There are five HDMI connectors, and full 1080p upconversion for the analog inputs.

In addition, the dual HDMI outputs are assignable by the integrator to allow for priority switching via the display device. The AVR-1 also supports the latest surround codecs of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio along with traditional formats of Dolby Digital and DTS.

The AVR-1 uses AudioControl’s Class H amplifier to drive the speaker systems and is powerful enough to drive 120 watts per channel (840 watts total), with all channels being driven into 8 ohms.

The AVR-1 with blue LED display also has the additional ability of driving into lower impedances, when necessary. It is scheduled for release in fourth quarter of 2008. No price was available at time of writing.

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