Kenwood VR-9050 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Kenwood VR-9050 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Manufacturer: KENWOOD
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
Kenwood's VR-9050 Audio/Video Control Center gives you the perfect setup for better listening. The next time you really want to feel the music, not just hear it, all you have to do is play it through this receiver. It delivers pure sonic power and lets you hear every subtle nuance of your favorite songs and audio. You'll discover things you never knew were there. 2 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs K-STAT self-adjusting discrete power amplifier Black
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A good centerpiece for your home theater system, Kenwood's VR-9050 surround receiver supports many of the most popular surround formats while delivering 100 watts of power to each of its seven channels. Internally, the receiver is equipped with a 32-bit ADI SHARC digital signal processor, a K-STAT discrete audio amplifier, and a 24-bit/96 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter that combine to deliver remarkably accurate, explosive sound whether you're watching the latest Hollywood spectacle or listening to a CD.

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The audio experience is enhanced by the five DSP modes--arena, theater, jazz club, stadium, and disco--that simulate the acoustics of the most common live venues.

As with the best surround receivers, the VR-9050 offers decoding for a variety of formats, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 (Discrete, Matrix, and Neo:6), and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The first several formats play 5.1-, 6.1-, and 7.1-channel soundtracks from the latest DVDs, while Pro Logic IIx converts two-channel audio sources such as CDs, VHS tapes, and even LPs into full multichannel splendor to create a surround-like effect. The receiver also boasts an active equalizer function that adapts to the type of speakers you own (full range, satellite, etc.) and the type of program you're listening to (movies, music, or TV). The resulting audio can meet all types of expectations, whether you like your audio tight and crisp or full of booming echoes.

Additional functions include full digital bass management (sends the deep bass only to the speakers equipped to handle it); automatic signal detection and selection for both analog and digital sources (instinctively switches between CD player, DVD player, or satellite receiver depending on which unit is playing); individual bass and treble controls; S-video up-conversion (converts composite signals to S-video to improve picture quality and minimize signal loss); HD component pass-through; and a Midnight Theater mode, which softens loud passages of movies so that people in other rooms won't be disturbed. And, of course, the receiver includes a quartz PLL-synthesized AM/FM tuner with 40 station presets.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the VR-9050 offers two component video inputs (for such items as DVD players and HD receivers), five S-video inputs, and five composite inputs. It also comes with five video outputs (one component, two S-video, and two composite), along with eight audio inputs (including a front-panel auxiliary and a six-channel input), two digital audio inputs (one coaxial and one optical), and three pre-outs (subwoofer, left back surround, and right back surround). The VR-9050, which measures 17.31 by 6.25 by 15.44 inches (W x H x D), comes with a comprehensive learning remote control and is covered by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
VR-9050 receiver, remote control, user's manual.

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Apricorn 80 GB Aegis Mini Hard Drive with USB 2.0 Interface

Manufacturer: APRICORN MASS STORAGE
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000L1S7LM

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The Aegis Mini ultra-portable 1.8" hard drive instantly adds up to 60GB of capacity, which is ideal for storing, sharing or backing up your valuable data. It's the perfect companion for travel between home and the office, or for extra storage on the go.Every feature of the Aegis Mini has been carefully designed for the user's convenience. Compatible with both PC and Mac, the Aegis Mini gives you the option of a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or FireWire interface. No more fussing with cables or looking for wall sockets, the integrated cable wraps neatly around the Mini when not in use and the Mini draws all of its power from the laptop, so an AC adapter is never needed.In addition to its tiny footprint and innovative design, the Aegis Mini goes the extra mile when protecting your data. Containing a 1.8" Hitachi hard drive with the lightest and most shock-tolerant specifications in its class, the Aegis Mini features a 16-point omni directional shock mounting system, protecting the drive from accidental bumps and knocks. Pair this with Apricorn's Data Protection Software Suite offering backup, synchronization and encryption, and you have the most comprehensive mobile backup and storage system available.

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