Integra DTR 50.2

TrashyTrucker
TrashyTrucker Posts: 225
edited November 2010 in Electronics
Hey all,

Just moved out of the dark age and upgraded to a new AVR instead of a preamp. I bought this:

http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?class=Receiver&m=DTR-50.2&p=i

I have the two hafler 9500's biamped to the fronts, so it is only 5.1 now.
I also upgraded to optical out on the cdp and satellite tv, I then
used digital out for dvd.
This avr is made for hdmi but I am probabally the only cp member who does not have a HD tv :mad:

This upgrade alone was put off long enough! I have had the same avr since when I purchased the srs 3.1TL's back in the 90's! :cool: The tv upgrade will be next, I bought the last largest analog tv in 05 (it was on sale).

This reciever is a net ready AVR and also has a gui interface (which is new to me) it also is windows 7 ready.
Just wanted to share with you all. There is so many buttons and gadgets, so I will get back with you all when I get over the "learning curve"!

Thanks for looking,
Matt :biggrin:
Integra DTR 50.2 used as a preamp
Rotel RCD 1520 cdp
AudioQuest Jaguar 72v dbs ic's
AudioQuest type 8 wire
biamped to:
2-Hafler 9500 trans nova's
AudioQuest NRG-3 power cable's
dedicated AC line for
Tesla Plex 20a duplex receptacle
Panamax Max 7500 pro surge/line conditioner
SDA SRS 3.1 TL's modded...
spikes, rdo's, rings, dynamat, sonicaps, mills & aeon
Panasonic Viera G20 50" plasma


...SDA's are just like candy for your ears...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
    It's a pretty nice AVR, have fun.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • TrashyTrucker
    TrashyTrucker Posts: 225
    edited November 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's a pretty nice AVR, have fun.


    Thanks...It has been pretty fun already, I have been learning something new about it almost daily.


    Matt :biggrin:

    I have been considering this to my tv upgrade. Not necessarilly from BB and I am not promoting this in any way.
    any thoughts?

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+Quattron+/+52%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LED-LCD+HDTV/9730536.p?id=1218161855627&skuId=9730536
    Integra DTR 50.2 used as a preamp
    Rotel RCD 1520 cdp
    AudioQuest Jaguar 72v dbs ic's
    AudioQuest type 8 wire
    biamped to:
    2-Hafler 9500 trans nova's
    AudioQuest NRG-3 power cable's
    dedicated AC line for
    Tesla Plex 20a duplex receptacle
    Panamax Max 7500 pro surge/line conditioner
    SDA SRS 3.1 TL's modded...
    spikes, rdo's, rings, dynamat, sonicaps, mills & aeon
    Panasonic Viera G20 50" plasma


    ...SDA's are just like candy for your ears...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
    I'm a Sony Bravia/XBR fan.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2010
    how do you like the way it sounds???

    RT1
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  • TrashyTrucker
    TrashyTrucker Posts: 225
    edited November 2010
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    how do you like the way it sounds???

    RT1

    I am real happy with the way it sounds reel. I got to free up the "y" adapters that were used in my old avr. Not that they were junk (they were tops in the 90's) they were XLO pro's. But nevertheless they were degrading.
    I biamped and used the back/surrounds preouts so now I am at 5.1.
    But it sounds freaking amazing. It really opened up the sound. IMO
    I think I am going to perhaps buy the AQ King Cobra IC's for the Haflers.
    I am still using the XLO IC's I have had all the time.
    With all the mods to the 3.1's and spkr wire, PC's and optical cables and now a new AVR....perhaps I and my wallet can finally rest awhile?

    Thanks all,
    Matt :biggrin:


    P.S I still need the HD tv :frown:
    Integra DTR 50.2 used as a preamp
    Rotel RCD 1520 cdp
    AudioQuest Jaguar 72v dbs ic's
    AudioQuest type 8 wire
    biamped to:
    2-Hafler 9500 trans nova's
    AudioQuest NRG-3 power cable's
    dedicated AC line for
    Tesla Plex 20a duplex receptacle
    Panamax Max 7500 pro surge/line conditioner
    SDA SRS 3.1 TL's modded...
    spikes, rdo's, rings, dynamat, sonicaps, mills & aeon
    Panasonic Viera G20 50" plasma


    ...SDA's are just like candy for your ears...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
    It's been one of the best AVR's I've owned so far. I have the less aesthetically pleasing TX-NR5007 which is yours on the inside. Sonically it's not as warm as my B&K317 but as far as power goes it's ran everything I've thrown at it, including 4ohm loads. It probably has too many features for me and I'll figure them out eventually.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2010
    TrashyTrucker wrote: »
    I am real happy with the way it sounds reel.

    P.S I still need the HD tv :frown:

    cool, I am happy with my B&K 317, it topped my OnK as far sound quality, but no hdmi and so on. I just send the pic from the sources straight to the tv as a work-a-round, I let the OppO do the HD sound for movies via analog outs. Still one day I have to move into the 21 century.....thanks for the info on your unit, sounds like a winner.

    As far as the tv, well, it the circle of audio, one upgrade to the next, enjoy. Having a nice HT just waiting for you is great.

    RT1
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