Integra DTR-40.7
Surround Sound Receiver
Integra announced the new DTR-40.7 surround sound receiver on July 17, 2015.
DTR-40.7 Specifications
- Price: $1,400 USD
Amplification
- 7.2-channel surround sound
- 110 watts per channel @ 8 Ohms
- Hand-selected audio tuned parts
- Wide Range Amplification Technology (WRAT)
- Discrete output stages for all channels
- PUSH-PULL amplifier design
- 2 independent power supplies
Processing
- Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround
- dts:X and dts Neural:X
- THX processing modes & Loudness Plus
- Advanced room calibration
- 384kHz/32-Bit digital-to-analog converter (AKM 4458)
Connectivity
- HDMI 2.0 4K/60Hz support – 7 inputs and 2 outputs
- 4K/60Hz, 4:4:4, 18 Gbps support
- HDCP 2.2 support – 3 inputs and 2 outputs
- HDMI High Dynamic Range (HDR) support
- HDBaseT output
- Front panel HDMI
- Analog video upconversion to HDMI
- 2 component video inputs
- 3 composite video inputs
- Digital audio inputs – 1 coax and 2 optical
- 7 analog audio inputs
- Phono input
- 7.2-channel analog audio pre-outputs
Multizone & Amp Reassignment
- 2 channels for overhead Dolby Atmos and dts:X
- Powered zone 2 capability
- Fixed or variable zone 2 level output
- Zone 2 digital-to-analog conversion (DAC) – optical, coax, internet, and USB audio inputs
Internet & USB
- Apple Airplay support
- Apple Lossless, DSD, TrueHD, WMA, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AAC, LPCM playback
- DSD 5.6 MHz playback
- Pandora, SIRIUS/XM, Spotify Connect, Slacker, TuneIn Radio Support
- Rear USB input
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- PC setup software & remote diagnostics support
Integration Access
- Bi-directional RS-232 and Ethernet Control Port
- 3 extra assignable inputs through PC software
- IR: 2 inputs and 1 output
- 3 assignable 12V triggers with adjustable delay
Miscellaneous
- Pre-programmed remote
- Heavy gauge anti-resonant aluminum faceplate
- Oversized OFC detachable AC cord
- IRK-155-3C rack mount kit available
- 3 year warranty
DTR-40.7 vs. DTR-40.6
This year’s 40-series receiver has many changes compared to last year’s DTR-40.6. Find out what’s the difference between the 40.7 and the 40.6:
Positives
- Newer audio formats – supports dts:X and dts Neural:X.
- Better room calibration – Advanced vs. AccuEQ.
- Higher resolution audio – 384kHz/32-Bit vs. 192kHz/24-Bit.
- Better HDMI color – supports 4K / 60 Hz, 4:4:4, 18 Gbps.
- More HDCP – 3 inputs & 2 outputs vs. 1 input & 1 output.
- More component HD inputs – 2 vs. 1.
- More zone 2 digital-to-analog conversion – supports optical and coax audio in addition to internet and USB audio.
- Better iPhone, iPad, and iTunes capabilities – supports Apple Airplay wireless music.
Negatives
- The DTR-40.7 costs $1,400 compared to the DTR-40.6 which cost $1,300.
- Loses 3-stage Darlington circuitry to remove distortion in all channels.
- Loses Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) and InstaPrevue support.
- Loses 1 composite video input – 3 vs. 4.
- Loses ISF Certified Calibration Controls (ISFccc).
- Loses 1 coax audio input – 1 vs. 2.
- Loses HDMI zone 2 digital-to-analog conversion
- Loses 3rd zone line level output
- Loses HDBaseT or HDMI zone 2 video output
- Loses zone 2 HDMI switching capability
- Loses whole house mode