T 758 7.1 A/V Surround Sound Receiver
T 758 7.1 A/V Surround Sound Receiver
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‘Music First’ Audio
Popular surround sound formats, including HD formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, are decoded using the latest generation of high-speed DSP. Stereo source material can be converted to surround sound using our exclusive EARS surround mode, praised by reviewers for its natural sound quality. With both music and movies, the T 758’s award-winning heritage reveals its power with immense depth, clarity, and incredible detail. Ordinary AV receivers simply sound fl at in comparison.
Pure and Simple Video
The T 758 offers killer performance with the latest digital video technology, including 3D video at resolutions up to 1080p. Analogue video sources are also supported on HDMI for simple ‘one wire’ connection to your flat screen or projector. We leave the video processing where it belongs, in your display, avoiding multiple format conversions that plague lesser AVRs. It also includes popular HDMI features, Audio Return Channel (ARC) and Consumer Electronic Control (CEC).
Easy Flexibility
We have created a very simple user interface that is incredibly flexible but very easy to use. Each source component retains the same custom settings every time it is selected for viewing, and there are no ‘empty inputs’ to clutter or confuse. In addition, powerful AV Presets allow custom setups for different types of program material (drama, action, musical, etc.) tailoring the performance to your taste. Inputs can even be renamed to match your particular components. Automated setup of your surround speakers is accurate and easy with the supplied microphone and Audyssey Setup. A second independent zone is included and can be powered by the internal back channel amplifier. Advanced multi-room systems are easily accommodated thank
So far only used for HT. No dedicated 2 channel (CD / LP / DVD music) connection as yet, I cant speak to audio quality in those scenarios.
But, HT sound is great. It's easy to use.
The remote is a bit chintzy with Volume and Channel toggle switches in reverse of my antique but loved T-763. That's been a challenge getting used to. The remote has zero lighting, big disappointment. And it feels thin and light.
It was nightmare getting BluOS set up. Finally had to PURCHASE a Ethernet-to-USB adapter to connect it directly. Then things sort of worked out, but streaming music from Radio Paradise dropped a lot.
There's no FLAC streaming option, you're stuck with the system's lossy rendering. Oh Well. In my short A/B comparison it seemed acceptable enough, but long term? I dunno. I'm skeptical.
So in short ,,, HT is okay, good in fact. Sound quality of video I have no complaints. For 2 channel (music) the Jury is still out.