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Panasonic SA-XR55S Home Theater Receiver (Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
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Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 20365
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.9
Dimensions (in): 16.9 x 15.5 x 4.2
MPN: SAXR55S
Model: SAXR55S
UPC: 037988252206
EAN: 0037988252206
ASIN: B0009E1YPW
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| Features:
| • | Receiver delivers clear, powerful sound through digital amplification | | • | Processes Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks for powerful sound reproduction | | • | Plenty of audio/video inputs to handle all your source devices | | • | 7.1 channel surround capable | | • | Measures 16.9 x 4.2 x 15.5 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic SA-XR55S Home Theater Receiver delivers clear, powerful sound through outstanding digital amplification. With this sleek silver receiver Panasonic has coupled the benefits of digital technology with a high-quality amplifier. Digital amplifiers are much more efficient than traditional analog amplifiers, generating less heat and taking up less space while delivering an even larger amount of clean output power. Sound quality improves with the elimination of digital-to-analog conversion when connecting a digital source device (such as a DVD player) to an analog amplifier. With the SA-XR55K, all the processing and amplification is done in the digital domain, resulting in low distortion and extremely low background noise. With the crisp, clear sound amplification of the SA-XR55S, you will be able to experience the latest in surround sound formats. The amazing image quality of DVD is only half the movie-watching experience. Most DVD movies have high-impact, theater-quality Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks that require a powerful audio system for faithful reproduction. This receiver can process these technologically advanced soundtracks so you can get the most out of your viewing experience. When MP3s and movie soundtracks are created, higher frequencies are lost due to the limited frequency response of compressed digital audio. Most of these frequencies can't be heard by human ears, but their presence conveys subtle nuances. When they're missing in a digital recording, the sound and music just doesn't sound quite the same as in a live performance. This receiver answers the call for better sound with Panasonic's multi-remaster feature that examines the audio signal and compensates for those lost frequencies. The end result is an improved sound quality that is much closer to the original performance. The amplifier built into this receiver pumps out high power levels for head-bobbing, satisfying volume levels with remarkably low distortion. You'll feel like you're in the front row of a multiplex cinema as the Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks surround you. The SA-XR55K has plenty of audio/video inputs to handle all your source devices (five video inputs, four digital inputs, seven audio inputs, and three S-video inputs). It even functions as a source selector, allowing you to connect multiple video sources to the receiver and then run a single audio/video connection to just one of your TV's audio/video inputs--no more flipping through multiple video inputs on your TV with this receiver. Last, but not least, Panasonic knows that fumbling through a pile of remotes is the last thing you want to do. Clean up the mess on your coffee table and take control of your system with the included universal remote control. You can command many different brands and types of components after some simple programming--and the remote even lights up so you can see the buttons in the dark. What's in the Box
Receiver, deluxe universal remote control, and user's manual.
Product Description
Panasonic SA-XR55 Home-Theater Receiver for A/V surround sound - If you use a DVD player on your TV or plan to upgrade to HDTV soon, having multichannel surround sound is extremely important to complete the truest home-theater experience. Though HDTV offers a 5.1 channel surround mode, this receiver can deliver76.1 channels for new DVD output. So you've got the choice of your surround mode. This receiver also has a stereo mode for your audio recordings. Let's call this a receiver for all seasons! Rear Audio Inputs - RCA - 4, Coaxial - 1, Optical - 2 Rear Video Inputs - Composite - 3, S-Video - 3, Component - 2 Selectable DSP modes Port for adding external FM antenna Slim Design - 2.9 H x 16.9 W x 14.7 D Weighs 8.8 Pounds Includes Remote Control Silver Finish
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| Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...
 Incredible quality for Inexpensive Receiver June 22, 2008
I am very impressed with the audio quality that rivals much higher end models. The sound is simply amazing. If you can find one, it's some of the cleanest, present sound I've heard in a consumer deck.
Incredible 2 Channel Stereo !! November 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's the (Class D) Digital Amp stupid! THAT technology is what makes this reciever shine as a 2 channel amplifier. I also own a Jolida 1501RC integrated amplifier which is a heavy well built audiophile amp with a huge toroidal transformer. It's much more expensive than the Panny.
Simply put, the inexpensive Panny is just better. It's more detailed. The sound stage on the Panny is more focused and defined. The Panny is cleaner, clearer and tighter at very loud levels or low levels. It's also extremely quiet. There is no hiss, hum or any amp noise whatsoever.
The Panny's Class D amp really has no preamplifier. All analog input is automatically converted to a 24/96 digital signal (0's and 1's). Digital input from a CD player etc. remains digital(0's and 1's). That data is controlled by firmware (built-in software) that changes the Bass, Treble, Balance and Volume according to user input. There are no analog controls at all.
The data in the signal is used to generate and define the tones electronically using the built-in Texas Instrument chip. Those electronic signals are sent to your speakers.
It's the technology. THAT is the secret to the inexpensive Panny's Class-D Digital amp's high performance. UNBELEIVABLE!!!!!!!
Space saving and light weight digital receiver. October 8, 2007
I bought specifically because of space constraints. The receiver looks good and even better - SOUNDS GREAT!!
It's not going to compare to the AVR monoliths that Onkyo, Yamaha and Denon are producing. But for a receiver priced under $175 it is a great value.
reciever October 2, 2007
works great. shipped on time. Ez hook up for people who know what they are doing.
 many features September 2, 2007
this amp has many features, powerfull for a small system, but many of the functions need to be operated only on the amp it self or only with the remote, which is kind of annoying. Functions need to be equally available on both the remote and the amp.
other than that, it's great!
haven't tried the surround yet})
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