Harman Kardon DPR 1001 Digital Receiver

Harman Kardon DPR 1001 Digital Receiver

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The 7.1-channel DPR 1001 digital path receiver features a full digital-signal path from input to output, combining high-power output, convenience, and leading-edge performance with a sleek, high-tech appearance. Winner of a CEA Innovations 2003 Design and Engineering Award, the 7.1-channel DPR 1001 delivers 50 watts into each of its seven main channels. It's also compatible with all popular 7.1, 6.1, and 5.1-channel surround decoding formats, as well as with all high-resolution video and audio formats and display devices, thanks to its wide-bandwidth HDTV- and DTV-compatible component-video switching, multichannel analog-audio inputs, and detailed bass management.

The DPR 1001's versatile setup and configuration options include independent multiroom-multisource operation and a comprehensive array of rear-panel and front-panel digital and analog video and audio connections. The receiver comes with Harman Kardon's programmed LCD remote control with EzSet functionality, plus a Zone II remote for control of a second-room audio system. The receiver uses Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) digital amplifier technology--which keeps digital-audio signals in the digital domain from input to the last stage of output--to achieve significant advantages in performance and physical design.

Harman Kardon's Triple-Crossover Bass Manager is among the most advanced bass-management systems available in any audio-video receiver or DVD player. This system lets you select from three bass-crossover frequencies for the front, center, and surround speakers to perfectly tailor the audio output fed to each set of speakers for optimal frequency response and performance. This compensates for the absence of bass management on many high-resolution optical players (like DVD-Audio or multichannel SACD players), making it easy to enjoy maximal sonic benefits from high-resolution formats. Advanced 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters ensure the highest possible resolution, fidelity, and dynamic range. Two proprietary Harman audio technologies, Logic 7 7.1/5.1 and VMAx, deliver heightened sonic realism from surround sound and stereo audio source material. When the unit's connected to a computer or sound card with a compatible coaxial digital-audio output, you can play back MP3-encoded CDs or Internet-delivered streaming media.

The unit's audio-video connections includes composite video, S-Video, and wide-bandwidth component video switching, plus a wide-bandwidth component-video output, which passes the full bandwidth of HDTV signals. Digital and analog front-panel jacks accommodate program sources such as game consoles, VCRs, camcorders, digital still cameras, and portable audio-video products. Exclusive to Harman Kardon products, the front-panel coaxial digital audio and analog audio-video jacks may be switched to function as record outputs for easy connection to portable recording devices.

Product Description:
Once again, Harman Kardon breaks the rules and sets a new standard for advanced technology. This time Harman Kardon has leapfrogged conventional technology to create the first true digital path A/V receiver. Simply put, the audio signal remains digital all the way from the disc through to the digital amplifiers. This unique, all-digital approach results in a dramatically smaller form factor, much cooler operating temperatures, enhanced reliability, and flexibility in output assignment.

Harman Kardon DPR 1001 Digital Receiver
Average customer rating:

Perfect receiver, provided you get it for the right reason

I actually wanted to read the owners manual...

Worth the Wait!!

An EXCELLENT receiver and value!!

The best receiver with a little power

Harman Kardon DPR 1001 Digital Receiver

Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

50 watts per channel x 7 (into 8 ohms, 20 to 20 kHz, with less than 0.15 percent THD); high-bandwidth HDTV video switching

Decodes Dolby Digital 5.1 and EX 6.1 (with additional rear-surround channels), Dolby Pro Logic II (for 5.1-channel surround from 2-channel stereo)

Also offers 6.1-channel DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS Neo:6; FM/AM tuner with station preset tuning

Versatile remote with EzSet automatic speaker-level calibration offers built-in sound-pressure-level measuring

Triple-Crossover Bass Manager is among the most advanced bass-management systems available

ASIN: B00008EDC9

Product Description

Once again, Harman Kardon breaks the rules and sets a new standard for advanced technology. This time Harman Kardon has leapfrogged conventional technology to create the first true digital path A/V receiver. Simply put, the audio signal remains digital all the way from the disc through to the digital amplifiers. This unique, all-digital approach results in a dramatically smaller form factor, much cooler operating temperatures, enhanced reliability, and flexibility in output assignment.

Amazon.com Product Description

The 7.1-channel DPR 1001 digital path receiver features a full digital-signal path from input to output, combining high-power output, convenience, and leading-edge performance with a sleek, high-tech appearance. Winner of a CEA Innovations 2003 Design and Engineering Award, the 7.1-channel DPR 1001 delivers 50 watts into each of its seven main channels. It's also compatible with all popular 7.1, 6.1, and 5.1-channel surround decoding formats, as well as with all high-resolution video and audio formats and display devices, thanks to its wide-bandwidth HDTV- and DTV-compatible component-video switching, multichannel analog-audio inputs, and detailed bass management.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect receiver, provided you get it for the right reason.......2004-08-27

I purchased this receiver about a week ago, and it has fulfilled all of my expectations. I currently use it in multi-room mode with an Infinity TSS-450 system in the main room and a pair of satellites from a Logitech Z-560 computer speaker system in the second room. This receiver delivers everything I had in mind- plenty of clean power to drive smallish speakers in a smallish apartment, plus enough I/O options to connect three game consoles, a DVD/SACD player, and an MP3 jukebox with no hassles.
Prior to settling on this receiver, I purchased Harman/Kardon's AVR 330 which, although an excellent receiver (and admittedly sleeker than the DPR 1001) had a defect where it refused to drive more than two channels at a time. Although I don't care as much for the aesthetics of the DPR 1001, the fact that it is a digital path receiver makes it significantly more lightweight (about 20 pounds to the AVR 330's 40) and slimmer than a decent analog 7-channel receiver would be. While a number of audiophiles are understandably wary about the quality of "digitally" processed sound, I suspect that if the smaller form factor mentioned above seems at all appealing to you, the DPR 1001 will deliver plenty of power for your needs. The comments by another reviewer about the lack of display dimming ring true; although the text display can be dimmed or turned off, the orange mode indicators on the side (which are more obnoxious anyway) cannot be modified.
Also, this glowing review should be prefaced by the fact that I paid $409 for this receiver open-box at Circuit City; while the original price of over $1000 for this receiver seems rather ludicrous to me, I feel that it would be a worthy investment at a little over $500. Overall, I feel that this is an excellent receiver for a buyer that is somewhat below true "audiophile" status but is interested in assembling a serious system with good, clear sound. I receommend considering Harman's current AVR line seriously while keeping in mind the excellent value that the DPR 1001 can be if you're able to find one in a local retail store.

I actually wanted to read the owners manual..........2004-08-03

This receiver is fantastic. The number and flexibility of the inputs is amazing for something this size. I replaced a very outdated AVR 20 MKII with the DPR 1001 and am so glad I waited. The digital outputs from my CD and DVD players and the DirecTV DVR box are finally usable.

The remote is somewhat confusing at first, but becomes second nature after a short time. And the multitude of surround options is wonderful. The DPR even remembers different surround options for different inputs. There are 30 FM memory selections... good luck filling them all!

I have the DPR hooked up to Infinity speakers... Kappa 6.1 Series 2 fronts, Sterling video center, Sterling 2003 rears and a BU2 powered sub. I had almost forgotten how good these speakers sound. I was planning to replace the speakers too, but now I'm having second thoughts!!

The only thing I miss about my AVR is the ability to dim the receiver display. It doesn't take anything away from the DPR... but a note to anyone at HK reading this: the display dim option on the AVR was a very nice addition!!

Worth the Wait!!.......2004-07-12

Well, call me spoiled or call me cheap, but I waited a long time to begin to upgrade my A/V systems. I knew I needed something that would be my "server", and the Harman Kardon DPR 1001 is a great choice. I could've spent more, but why? This baby gives me everything I need to upgrade my listening and viewing pleasures. The receiver was easy to hook up to my existing television, speakers, and CD/DVD, and the types of connections you can make are only limited by what your other peripherals have. Digital co-ax, fiber optic, you name it, the HK 1001 has it. I've even figured out the remote control, which for me is like discovering anti-gravity. This piece offers value and excellent performance. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to put their home A/V system at a new level.

An EXCELLENT receiver and value!!.......2004-04-15

I just purchased this receiver less than a week ago and I am amazed at the value and apparent quality of the piece, especially considering the currently discounted price. The sound is clean, and answering to perhaps one of my biggest concerns, 50 digital watts per channel is more than adequate for a basic home theatre/stereo system. It blows my 80 watt, 2-channel analog (piece of junk) JVC amp out of the water! I am so happy I bought this receiver!

As other reviewers have noted, the sound is clean, perhaps "too clean" for some audiophiles, however I play reggae, trance, and rock music, loud, and it sounds great! There is adequate bass, and I suspect the addition of a powered subwoofer will take it over the top - that is next on my list.

I suspect that some users who wrote reviews did not have the desire or patience to work through the somewhat laborious set-up required to optimize the sound. While the setup requires a somewhat sizeable time commitment, once you finish it is unlikely that you will ever have to deal with it again, at least until you make a change to your system. It is worth it because an accurate setup results in the cleanest sound I have ever heard, no matter what the source (DVD, CD, PC, TV/Cable, Laptop, Tape, Tuner, etc...I have all 7 of these sources hooked up). 6 of the inputs have connections on the back, while the seventh is made through the jacks on the front of the machine.

I think the biggest asset this receiver brings to the table, besides the crystal-clear sound, is the fact that each of the digital inputs can be mapped and assigned to any number of the seven available sources. There are more than enough digital inputs (3 coax, 3 optical) and outputs (1 dedicated coax, one dedicated optical), owing in part to the fact that one set of input jacks can be reversed from their default setting to become outputs - leaving you with two digital ins, and two digital outs (both coax and optical).

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT, esp. for $500, there is no better value anywhere! And in the words of another reviewer, "This is the best purchase I have ever maid!!!" I recommend that reviewer purchase spell check next!

The best receiver with a little power.......2004-03-14

This system has been one of the best buys i ever maid. While some might shy away from this recever becaues of the little power out put, but if you put good speakers with it, you will have a spectacular suround sound experiunce.

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