Integra rolls ISF calibration into top-end AV receivers, preamp-processor
By Steven Kim 
posted Aug 25th 2008 1:56PM
posted Aug 25th 2008 1:56PM
Here's an idea that makes sense -- since AV receivers do the video switching and format conversion, why not put the image calibration in there, too? Integra is doing exactly that with its DTR-8.9 ($1,900) and DTR-9.9 ($2,600) receivers, as well as the DHC-9.9 ($2,000) preamp-processor. Better yet, this functionality will conform to ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) protocols so all you pixel-peepers can sleep easy. This makes it possible to calibrate your video sources independently, so you're not limited by the number of inputs you have on your display device. The only problem we see with this is that your ISF tech has to shoulder the extra work of setting up more calibrations.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
dad @ Aug 25th 2008 4:06PM
Someone is going to say you are dumb after I post this question, but does anyone know why the display panel looks the same as an Okyo?
Same manufacture perhaps?
Mr. Alexander @ Aug 26th 2008 9:17AM
well now that makes sense.....shame on me I should have known better lol...great receivers though
Jon @ Aug 25th 2008 2:20PM
Would be nice if this carries over to the Onkyo 906
Mr. Alexander @ Aug 25th 2008 4:07PM
I was going to say is it just me or does integra receivers bare a striking resemblance to onkyo receivers........... ZOOM ZOOM btw
Jon @ Aug 25th 2008 4:22PM
Good Eyes : ) ..
Jon @ Aug 25th 2008 4:31PM
integra is the "High End" Onkyo model .. mostly for custom installers
Charles @ Aug 25th 2008 7:28PM
The 876 and 906 models from Onkyo also have the ISFccc feature. No worries, Jon.
I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Oct 2nd 2008 6:24AM
Saying there is no difference between Onkyo and Integra is like saying the Mitsubishi Lancer and Lancer Evolution are almost the same.
Integra often has upgraded power supplies and better and more expensive Wolfson DACs. There are other differences, but those are two of the biggest.
Onkyo = Baseline Mitsubishi Lancer with no frills ($14k model)
Integra = Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Same product, but one has been tweaked.