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Harman/Kardon AVR 7550HD


$2,800.00 Released November, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Streamlined design - everything is hidden behind panels. Uses cutting-edge video processing by Faroudja. UI - uses a full-color menu system with pictures and text.

The Cons:Reported reliability issues. Design - uses a two-tone color scheme that might not be for everyone. Requires users to download and install a firmware update for 3D support.

The Harman/Kardon AVR 7550HD is a 7.2-channel A/V receiver announced in November 2008 as Harman/Kardon’s flagship receiver. It features an HDMI v1.3a repeater and audio/video processing and upscaling to 1080p from any single video source.

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At the time of its release, the 7550HD was touted as the first among its kind to incorporate Dolby Volume technology and the latest-generation Texas Instruments Aureus DA710 audio digital-signal processor in a dual-DSP configuration. As for connectivity, the receiver supports USB, S-Video, component, HDMI, broadband Internet, and iPhones/iPods via an included Bridge II docking station.

Features

  • 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver
  • HDMI v1.3a Repeater
  • A/V Processing & Upscaling
  • Dolby Volume Technology
  • Aureus DA170 Audio DS Processor
  • Dual-DSP Configuration
  • USB Interface
  • S-Video
  • Component/Composite
  • HDMI
  • Broadband
  • Bridge II

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    streamlined design - everything is hidden behind panels

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    uses cutting-edge video processing by Faroudja

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    UI - uses a full-color menu system with pictures and text

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    one of the first receivers to implement Dolby Volume technology

Cons
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    reported reliability issues

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    design - uses a two-tone color scheme that might not be for everyone

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    requires users to download and install a firmware update for 3D support

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    expensive - the cost is prohibitive for most users

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