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Harman Kardon’s DPR 1005 7.1-channel audio/video receiver is a must for videophiles and audiophiles alike, offering 7 channels of high-power amplification, full compatibility with the latest surround-sound formats, and 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog audio chips.

Home Theater says:

True to its name, the Digital Path Receiver keeps audio signals in the digital domain from input to output. The concept is cool, but the DPR 1005′s seven 70-watt amplifiers generate almost as much heat as a conventional receiver. I traced the source of the warmth to the receiver’s two massive power supplies; one drives the left/center/right channels, while the other handles the four surround channels. Maybe that’s why the receiver is a whopping 18.8 inches deep. The all-digital diet did manage to help the receiver shed a few pounds, though. The DPR 1005 weighs a svelte 23.1 pounds. Its blue halo volume control, brushed-aluminum and jet-black front panel/display update Harman’s always-sharp styling. I don’t usually make a big deal about such things, but the ultra-slick, fully backlit remote is a work of art and felt nice and comfy in my hand…more