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INTEGRA DHC-80.3 Surround Processor

I'm a 2-channel music guy, who is about to take the plunge into his first surround rig.

Based on the feature set and functionality that I desire, my local dealer has steered me toward Integra's 80.3 processor for the hub of this sytem.

I have no experience with surround processors or Integra and am looking for some general feedback.

Are Integra's processors reliable? Good Performers? Easy to use? Priced fairly?

I realize that the 80.3 is brand new, replacing the 80.2.

I'd love to hear from current or past owners of the 80.2, or any of Integra's processors/receivers.

In this $2500+/- price point, is the Integra processor a good investment?

If you've had problems or found other brands to be a ***significantly*** higher value, please chime in.

If owning an Integra processor or surround receiver has been a good experience, I'd love to hear that too.

Thank you.

Barrelchief (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-19-11

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11-19-11 I have a 50.1 receiver and find it really easy to use. my lo ... Mceljo

11-20-11 I just bought an onkyo 5508 (it should arrive tuesday) after ... Martykl

11-20-11 Btw, i've had an integra dtr 6.9 in my ht room for several ... Martykl

11-20-11 What i have to say in general about the integra 80.2 is that ... Kr4

11-20-11 I'm in the same boat. kal's music in the round article says ... Msf

11-20-11 Thanks guys. you have given me the reassuracne that i was h ... Barrelchief

11-20-11 What are the more advanced features in the 80.3 than the 80. ... Kr4

11-20-11 Kal, which high end pre pros do you prefer? i recall class ... Msf

11-20-11 Classe ssp-800 meridian 861v6/hd621 mcintosh mx-150 very dif ... Kr4

11-20-11 Thanks kal Msf

11-21-11 Hi kal, it wasn't so much that i comparred the new feature ... Barrelchief

11-21-11 Hdmi bypass is common to almost all modern prepros. Kr4

11-22-11 I am aware of that, kal. it's the functionality & ease of u ... Barrelchief

11-22-11 I am not sure how your specific application demands somethin ... Kr4

11-22-11 Why wouldnt you just run one hdmi from your cable/satellite ... Rayray8

11-22-11 Check out the emotiva umc-1. does all the basics plus a clea ... Madhf

11-22-11 For $500, it is the only "new" deal but that is al ... Kr4

12-07-11 I have the integra dhc-40.2 which is very similar to the 80. ... Dmarcink

12-17-11 Hi kal, do you feel that your highend choices match or beat ... Ecka

01-01-12 Looks's like i'm in the right thread. i have money down and ... Eddied

01-01-12 There is a bigger feature list for the "hi value for mo ... Kr4

03-11-12 I can safely say that buying dearer components does not alwa ... Milesey74

04-04-12 So after reading the whole thread i am utterly confused as t ... Jeffschaap

04-04-12 Jeff, i "went over" to the room correction " ... Martykl

04-04-12 Have integra solved the problems that were associated with t ... Whart

04-09-12 The difference between the 80.2 and 80.3 is the video scalin ... Internetmin

04-14-12 I've had the integra dhc-40.2 for almost a year now and have ... Shak

04-15-12 I am considering both of these processors and anthem or clas ... Alanlyon

04-16-12 It depends on the importance you gave to multichannel sound. ... Ridom