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Anonymous | Onkyo Debuts DVD-Audio, SACD Universal Player This progressive scan, THX-Ultra-certified DVD reference player lets you play any source with the assurance of ultimate sound and picture quality. UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (9/23/02) - Onkyo has introduced the DV-SP800 universal player that decodes SACD (Super Audio Compact Discs), DVD-Audio discs, and MP3 CDs in addition to conventional DVDs and CDs. This format-irrelevant reference player lets consumers worry more about the music, and less about the hardware. The progressive-scan Onkyo DV-SP800 is the company's top-of-the-line DVD player. It has earned THX-Ultra certification, attesting to the high level of performance of its audio and video circuitry. As a home theater source component, the DVD-SP800 employs Analog Devices' NSV Precision Video 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converters for the highest quality picture reproduction. Its progressive scan component video outputs take full advantage of HDTV monitor capabilities, and 3:2 pulldown circuitry removes video artifacts that can result from converting images shot on film to video displays. For audio reproduction, the DV-SP800 features high quality 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters, and Onkyo's Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) to remove unwanted pulse noise for a smoother analog output signal. The player features onboard DTS and Dolby Digital processing, as well as digital audio outputs for use with external processors. Onkyo's exclusive Direct-Digital Path preserves signal integrity, bypassing redundant processing on signals to the coaxial and optical digital outputs. For reproduction of audio-only signals, the player's video circuit can be switched off to deliver the purest audio output to either the digital, or 5.1 analog RCA outputs. The Onkyo DV-SP800 reference universal DVD player will be available in October at a suggested retail price of $1000. For more information on this and other fine Onkyo products, visit www.onkyousa.com or call 800 229-1687. Pictures: Front View Rear View # # # |