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This receiver will reward you with excellent sonics, and a workable user interface.

Audiophile Audition says:

R-963T Key Manufacturer Specs:

M.S.R.P.: $1,999.00
Power output, stereo mode, 8 ohms, THD 0.05%, 20 Hz~20kHz: 120W RMS x 2
Power output, surround mode, 8 ohms, THD 0.05%, 20 Hz~20kHz: 120W RMS x 7
Digital decoding: Digital Theater Systems Extended Surround (DTS-ES) Matrix and Discrete, DTS, DTS Neo: 6, Dolby Digital, Extra Surround 6.1/7.1, Dolby Pro Digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 5 optical
Video inputs: 5 S-Video, 5 composite video, 2 component video
Analog stereo audio inputs: 9
7.1 multi-channel analog input, 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs
Multi-room capability
LCD remote control
Dimensions: 6 1/8”H x 17 3/8”W x 15”D
Weight: 40.8 pounds
Warranty: 3 years

Reference Equipment Used: Pioneer Elite DV-37 DVD player, BIC DV62si mains, BIC DV62CLRs center, BIC Adatto DV52si surrounds, BIC V-1210R subwoofer, BetterCables.com cables.
Sherwood America (“Sherwood”) is perhaps best known in the home theater industry as a manufacturer of low cost, high value equipment. Its entry-level Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receivers can be found at electronics giants like Circuit City at sub $200 prices. However, Sherwood also became a worthy competitor in the high-end home theater market with the introduction of its prestigious Newcastle line of products. The Newcastle line, similar to that of other manufacturers’ high-end lines like Pioneer Elite and Sony ES, is created to meet the exacting standards of audio and videophiles alike. The Newcastle products have been generally well received overall and one of its models, the R-945, even broke new ground for A/V receivers as it was the first ever to carry on-board Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. The latest A/V receiver introduced into the Newcastle line is the flagship R-963T and like the predecessors in its line, it looks to raise the bar for performance and features…more