Sunfire Theater Grand IV Signature Series Pre Amp /Processor

Excellent condition Preamp / processor: Price when new was $3500.
Auto signal-sensing input switching -- automatically turns the unit on, selects your source and surround mode
7.1 Channel Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 decoding, plus Side-Axis
outputs for 9.1 channels playback
Bob Carver's Sonic Holography Imaging in noise-free DSP for the soundstage enhancement of two-channel sources
Second zone plays sources independent of the main zone
Full-time digital downmix provides accurate
two-channel output for tape recording, digital outputs, and second zone
from multichannel digital sources
Nine channel (user settable) "PARTY" mode engages all speakers from any two channel source
Direct two-channel analog bypass mode
Preprogrammed and learning remote control with LCD display
Bob Carver's Dynamic Tuner Noise Reduction for dramatically improved clarity of weak FM stations
Simulated surround mode converts stereo inputs into five or seven channels of output
FM/AM tuner with Bob Carver's Dynamic Noise Reduction circuit and 40 presets
DSP tone controls
Three 100MHz+ HDTV compatible wide-bandwidth component video inputs and two outputs
Format conversion between S-VHS, component and composite video
Six audio/video inputs, each with audio, S-video and composite video
Three audio-only inputs, including Moving Magnet Phono input
Eight analog audio inputs for DVD-A, SACD
Digital audio (S/PDIF) inputs for six sources: four coax or optical, plus two coax only
Coaxial and optical digital (S/PDIF) outputs provide two-channel digital downmix from 5.1 sources
Balanced XLR outputs for primary 7.1 channels
Four subwoofer outputs
Side-axis side speaker outputs for completely enveloping soundstage (total of 9.1 channels!)
Comprehensive all-digital bass manager with crossover frequencies of 40 to 160Hz
24-bit A-to-D converter and 24-bit/192kHz Multibit D-to-A converters for the ultimate in sound quality
Separate trigger outputs and infrared inputs for both zones
FLASH memory upgradable just by playing a CD-ROM
IEEE-1394 (Firewire™) port for future expansion.
Includes Sunfire remote - fully functional but small blemish near one button - see close up.
From a no pets, no kids no smoking home. Includes factory box, manual and high quality programable Sunfire remote.

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