Harman Kardon AVR520 Audio/Video Receiver

Harman Kardon AVR520 Audio/Video Receiver
Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The AVR 520 is a 7.1- channel audio/video receiver. It's extremely powerful, with a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design. It's supremely capable, with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II, three DTS modes and HDCD decoding, as well as four modes of Logic 7 and two modes of VMAx virtual surround sound processing, and MP3 playback from compatible computer-based audio sources. It's elegantly intuitive, with on-screen menus, fully color-coded rear-panel connections, and the exclusive EzSet remote, which automatically sets the system's output levels, as well as offering programmable or learning control of up to eight system components. And it's ingeniously versatile, with HDTV-ready component video switching and multi-room/multi-source audio capability. The AVR 520 provides superior performance for serious digital entertainment at home.
Amazon.com Product Description
The AVR 520 is Harman Kardon's midlevel entry into the 7.1-channel surround-sound processing. Featuring support for Dolby Digital, DTS, Logic 7, and VMAx digital sound processing, the AVR 520 caters to nearly any audio taste.

Pumping 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the AVR 520 will give you strong sound with less than 0.07 percent harmonic distortion, even with all channels being driven simultaneously. Eight-channel direct inputs are provided for digital sound processing upgrades down the road.

Loaded with advanced features, the AVR 520 includes DTS-ES 6.1 surround sound, wideband HDTV-ready component video switching, and 24-bit/192kHz audio digital-to-analog converter. Connection options are extensive with 7.1-channel preamp outputs, six digital inputs, and three digital outputs, plus a front-panel A/V and Coax inputs that can be switched to output mode.

Support for Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound is included to create surround-sound effects from a stereo input such as VCR or TV.

Additional features include multiroom/multisource audio, which allows users in separate rooms to listen to different sources simultaneously. A separate Zone II Remote Control is included for multiroom operation. Power-up volume can be programmed to avoid that jarring sensation of powering up your stereo with the volume at max from the night before, and rotary controls let you adjust bass, treble, and balance settings.

A universal backlit remote is programmable to control up to eight devices from preset codes or by using its learning capability.