Integra Introduces its First HD DVD Player at 2007 CEDIA Expo

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Integra Introduces its First HD DVD Player at 2007 CEDIA Expo

DENVER (9/5/07) -- Integra announced the introduction of the DHS-8.8, the company's first HD DVD player, at the 2007 CEDIA Expo here today. [u]This player has been designed specifically to meet the needs of the custom installer, and to fully exploit the potential of high-definition HD DVD content. It is among the first HD DVD players to enable transfer of high-bit-rate audio content via HDMI version 1.3a.

The DHS-8.8 is designed as an ideal source component for use with Integra's 2007 A/V receiver and preamplifier/processor range, which also include HDMI version 1.3a capabilities. In combination, these components are an ideal platform for high-definition 1080p video images, including Deep Color™ technology for improved color tones and finer color gradation. Additionally, HDMI 1.3a allows streaming of the new lossless surround sound formats, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS®-HD Master Audio, as well as two high-bit-rate "lossy" formats, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS®-HD High Resolution Audio.

The Integra DHS-8.8 HD-DVD player also features the capability to support playback at different frame rates, including 24 frames per second, which is the native frame rate of the original sources for most HD content. This ensures that the user will be able to experience the playback of films recorded to HD DVD with the smoothest, most stable reproduction possible.

The DHS-8.8 features onboard HQV Reon VX video processing, currently recognized as the leading video processing technology in the home theater industry. This allows the player to provide precise video scaling to 720p, 1080i or 1080p output from both HD-DVD and standard definition DVD sources, delivering video at the native resolution of the video display device and stantially reducing video noise and distortion. For component video output, the player incorporates an Analog Devices 297 MHz/12-bit NSV video DAC that support 4x oversampling for outstanding reproduction with analog-based displays.

The DHS-8.8 features Wolfson and Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit audio DACs for conversion of audio sources for analog output via the 2-channel or 5.1-channel analog outputs. It also includes a bi-directional RS-232 port for integration with home automation and control systems. Finally, the player includes a rear-panel Ethernet port to make use of the web-based connectivity allowed for in the HD-DVD standard, including access to additional content from movie studios. This feature also provides installers and users with the ability to easily download any future firmware updates.

The DHS-8.8 will carry a suggested retail price of $1099, and will be available in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Integra designs and manufactures premium Home Theater receivers, processors, amplifiers, and DVD players that are specifically designed to meet the needs of custom audio/video systems installers. Systems integration and convergence technology protocols include RS-232, IR and on-board Ethernet for network connectivity and TCP/IP control. Integra has access to vast technical resources, and bears a proud heritage of 60 years of audio engineering excellence. For more information about Integra and its many fine products, visit www.integrahometheater.com or call 800 225-1946.

[imdaly]

Nice! Bring on the CE companies!

[Merrick97]

Originally Posted by imdaly

Nice! Bring on the CE companies!

YES, please keep bringing support that more than doubles the cost of bluray players!!!

[citrixguy]

Originally Posted by Merrick97

YES, please keep bringing support that more than doubles the cost of bluray players!!!

Not quite more than the $2000 Denon

sorry, try again

[diabolo]

Originally Posted by Merrick97

YES, please keep bringing support that more than doubles the cost of bluray players!!!

Denon B-ray 4 2000$

Edit: U are fast citrix

[TruBlu2]

Originally Posted by imdaly

Nice! Bring on the CE companies!

Its Onkyo. They already make a hddvd player. No new CE company.

This model make actually make a profit for a hddvd hardware company. lol


It might be a nice player.

Congrats

[diabolo]

I like the Blu spin

[Mobius]

I must say I am happy to see another HD DVD player but man should this player have the Realta chip instead of the Reon? I mean the XA2 already has the Reon as well as the Onkyo. Regardless this will be a nice choice for people with the new Integra pre/pro and amp who want matching equipment.

[glocks out]

Finally, a company supports HD DVD that the custom installation industry cares about.

[djdsaint]

Originally Posted by Merrick97

YES, please keep bringing support that more than doubles the cost of bluray players!!!

What about the Pioneer Elite Blu Ray model at over $1,100 or the one they announced the other day in Japan that will be introduced at a cool $2,500? Oh of course these don't count huh?
DJD

[view-it-purple]

Originally Posted by diabolo

I like the Blu spin

No spin it's the truth.

[vooswing]

Originally Posted by Merrick97

YES, please keep bringing support that more than doubles the cost of bluray players!!!

Originally Posted by citrixguy

Not quite more than the $2000 Denon

sorry, try again

Originally Posted by diabolo

Denon B-ray 4 2000$

Edit: U are fast citrix

Originally Posted by djdsaint

What about the Pioneer Elite Blu Ray model at over $1,100 or the one they announced the other day in Japan that will be introduced at a cool $2,500? Oh of course these don't count huh?
DJD

Why is it okay for the HD DVD owners to compare the cheapest HD DVD player to BD players but not for BD owners to compare the cheapest BD player to an HD DVD player?

It IS twice as expensive as certain BD players... FACT.

All of these responses are the same as anyone replying to BD players being twice as expensive as HD DVD players by saying: "No they aren't... the XA2 is more expensive than the BD300"

I have been looking forward to an Onkyo (Integra or plain) player but these prices are as rediculous as BD's prices! I was atleast hoping for a $500 pricetag... looks like I will have to wait for Onkyo's 2nd gen machine.

[irrob]

Jesus, what about HD DVD's touted price advantage???

[cardpetree]

All of these announcements have to be PS3 conspiracies. Because everything I'm hearing is moving me closer and closer to getting a PS3 to play Blu-ray. Right now I kinda feel like I've been kicked in the nuts by both Blu-ray and HD DVD. What the hell is going on with these eefing prices? They're going the WRONG way! WTF?!!!!

[Beroman]

Originally Posted by irrob

Jesus, what about HD DVD's touted price advantage???

Integra is a premium brand name. Think of it as the Lexus line of HD DVD players.