Integra DHC-80.2, Incredible H/T Processor and Preamp

The Integra brand was originally derived from Onkyo's "high end" offerings from the early 1980s.  Onkyo and Integra together became synonymous with exceptional detail and build quality for about 2 decades.  Competing head to head with Sony ES and Pioneer ELITE components, the Integra series spun off on its own some time in the late 1990s during the height of the home theater surround sound craze. 

The DHC-80.2 sold in 2011 to the tune of $2,300.  The 80.2 maintained all of the non-nonsense visual appeal Integra became known for...a slightly sculpted by otherwise stark black front panel chock full o'buttons!  This was Integra's signature look.  And he rationale for that was to give as much control to the user as possible at the touch of one finger. The DTC-80.2 is a digital and analog control center through and through.  The HDMI v1.4 inputs and outputs (one with ARC) were the height of tech a dozen years ago.  Two additional USB inputs as well as three Coaxial and three TOSLINK digital inputs ensured that any and all available digital signals of the period were able to be processed and switched by this brain center. And at the center are SIX Burr Brown 24/192 DACs!!!

The analog side was no slouch either with a host of inputs and outputs, including a phono input which is a nice touch.  The balanced and unbalanced outputs feed 9 channels of audio information to a multitude of assignable feeds, as well as 2 additional subwoofer outputs.  An internal digitally controlled crossover, and full Audyssey DSX equalization assist in ensuring all the right signals go to all the right channels.  Oh, and there's an AM/FM Stereo tuner in there as well, because, why not?

A long description to essentially say that at today's prices, this is an absolute bargain.  If you are OK with a slightly older HDMI format for your video processing, this is possibly the best deal in home theater A/V at the moment, anywhere. Complete with remote. 

DHC-80.2 Preamp/Processor: $499

(plus applicable shipping and/or MA sales tax)

Downloads:

Integra DH-80.2 Owner's Manual