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The SR9600 is simply the best surround receiver we offer. It surpasses the performance levels of even separate components in both sheer brawn and subtle sophistication.

THX Ultra2 certification dynamic movie soundtracks in the largest rooms. Intelligent cooling assures long term stability even under demanding conditions. Analog preamp circuitry features wideband HDAM-SA2 modules. The oversized power supply include a toroidal transformer and Marantz-designed storage capacitors for quick response to rapidly varying sources. Dual 32-bit micro-processors handle surround decoding and 9-band parametric MRAC adjustments with outstanding speed and accuracy. Two AM / FM tuners let you listen to different stations in different areas of your home. Connectivity includes IEEE 1394 and a Marantz-optimised version of HDMI for accurate data transfer and software upgrade capability. The high definition display makes control and adjustment easy. Dolby Headphone produces a private, natural, non-fatiguing surround experience. An RS-232 port and 4 programmable 12 V triggers let the SR9600 function in virtually any custom-designed home theatre system Its main features include:

• THX Ultra2® Certified
• 140 W x 7 All Discrete ‘Current Feedback’ Amplifier Stages
• THX Surround EX® Processing
• Dolby Digital EX®, Pro Logic IIx® (Movie / Music / Game)
• DTS 96 / 24, ES® (Discrete 6.1 / Matrix 6.1), Neo:6 (Cinema / Music)
• SRS Circle Surround II® (Cinema / Music / Mono)
•  iLink (IEEE1394 / Firewire port)
• HDAM-SA2 outputs
• Dual 32-Bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets
• 192 kHz / 24-Bit Cirrus Logic® DACs for all 7 Channels
• MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration) System with equalisation
• Massive, High Energy Power Supply, Huge Toroidal Transformer
• Copper Plated Chassis
• HDMI Switching (2 in / 1 out)
• High-grade Video Up-conversion: Composite / S-Video to Component Video with line memory and TBC (Time Base Correction)
• Built-in Dual AM / FM Tuners
• Dual Multi-Room / Multi-Source Capabilities with Discrete Commands
• Speaker A / B Switching
• Multi Speaker ‘C’ Output
• RS-232C Connection for system control and future upgrades
• Lip Sync Control
• HD Compatible Component Video Switching (4 in / 2 out)
• 8 Assignable Digital Inputs (9 in Total)
• 1IR Flasher Input, 1 IR Receiver Input and 4 IR Emitter Outputs
• 4 Assignable DC Trigger Outputs
• Gyro-Touch Tuning
• Main Amplifier direct inputs
• Touchscreen Learning Remote