Model 990 Preamp Processor: Discontinued

Model 990 Preamp Processor: Discontinued

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A 7.1 audiophile preamp/processor with DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX and Pro Logic IIx decoding, 192 kHz/24-bit DACs, balanced outputs, dual subwoofer outputs and a second zone. Winner of Ultimate A/V's Editor's Choice Gold Award and Home Theater Sound's Reviewer's Choice Award.

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This product is discontinued. This page is kept as an archive for owners, with the original product information, specifications and manual. For current models, see Preamps & Processors.

Overview

Winner of Ultimate A/V's Editor's Choice Gold Award and Home Theater Sound's Reviewer's Choice Award! An amazing array of features sets the Model 990 apart as a truly high-end audiophile preamp:
• DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix, DTS-96/24, DTS NEO-6
• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx fully adjustable, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone Layers 1, 2, 3
• Digitally Re-Masters PCM to 192 /24
• 192 kHz 24-bit DAC's for all channels
• Pure Analog Mode; Pure Digital Mode
• Quadruple Crossover Control (Separate settings for Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
• Upgradeable via RS-232 or USB interface
• Transcoding between composite, S-Video and Component Video Inputs
• 5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs
• Optical Digital Output
• Lip Synch Delay
• Automatic Speaker Set-up
• On Screen Display (via composite, S-Video and Component)
• Programmable Video Input Labeling
• 32-Bit CS-49400 Crystal Processor
• 7.1 channel direct input with digital bass management and pure by-pass
• 2-channel subwoofer offset
• 7.1 RCA pre-amp outputs with dual sub out 7.1
• Balanced Audio Outputs
• High performance tuner
• Direct access station tuning via remote control
• 30 Station Presets
• Room 2 A/V Output with fixed/variable audio level, S-Video and coaxial digital
• IR control with 2 inputs and 1 output
• Dedicated Room 2 Remote
• 2 Video Record Out Selectors
• Two 12-Volt Triggers, one is user assignable
• 3 Component Video Inputs switched by relays for unlimited bandwidth
• 2 DVI Inputs 1 DVI Output
• 5 Rear Panel Audio/Video Inputs
• 6 Audio Inputs with Phono
• Front Panel A/V and Mike Input
• Front panel display time out
• Theater Compensation
• Three position dynamic range control
• Tone Defeat
• Channel Level Memory
• Sleep Timer
• Aluminum Front Panel

Specifications

Preamplifier Analog Section
Input Impedance, output 1 V
Phono (MM): 2.5mV/47kohms
Line (CD, Tape, Video): 200 mV/47kohms
Intermodulation Distortion: 60Hz-7kHz=4:1 SMTPE, 8ohms, output 1V .09%
Output Level
TAPE MON REC, 1kOHM: 200 mV
PRE OUT, 1kohm: 1.0 V
THD, output 1 V, 1kHz: .05%
Maximum Output: 9 V
Volume Range
Main: -76dB to +10.0 dB (1dB resolution)
Bass Management
High-Pass Slope Crossover Frequency (Small Speaker Setting) (Adjustable 40/60/80/100/120/150/200Hz): 12 dB/octave (2nd order)
Low-Pass Slope (Subwoofer) 24 dB/octave (4th order): 40-200Hz as above
Tone Control
Bass Center Frequency/Range: 100Hz / ± 6dB
Treble Center Frequency/Range: 10KHz / ± 6db
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 87dB
Frequency Response
Phono (MM): 30 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1dB
Line: 10 Hz to 100 kHz +/- 1dB
S/N Ratio (ref. 2.3Vrms): >102dB
FM Tuner Section
Usable Sensitivity, THD 3% S/N 30dB: 17.2 dBf
50 dB quieting sensitivity
Mono: 25.2dBf
Stereo: 43.2 dBf
S/N Ratio, 60dBf
Mono: 72dB
Stereo: 68dB
THD 65 dBf
Mono: 0.2%
Stereo: 0.3%
Stereo Separation: 40dB typ.
Capture Ratio: 3.0 dB
IF rejection ratio: 120 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 15 kHz ± 1.5dB
AM Tuner Section
Usable Sensitivity: 12.5mV
S/N: 51dB
Selectivity: 30 dB
Video Section
Format: NTSC
Bandwidth
Composite & S-Video: 6 MHz -3dB
Component Green: >100MHz -3dB
Component Red: >100MHz -3dB
Component Blue: >100MHz -3dB
Input Sensitivity, 75 ohms
Composite: 1Vp-p
S-Video: 1Vp-p
Component Video
- (R-Y signal): 1.0Vp-p
- (B-Y signal): 1.0Vp-p
- (Y Signal): 1.0Vp-p
Digital Audio
All digital audio inputs and outputs are to S/PDIF electrical (75 ohms, 0.5 Vp-p), S/PDIF optical (Toslink), standards as appropriate.
Processor Crystal: CS49400
Audio Converters
Digital to Analog: Analog Device AD1852 24-bit/192kHz
Analog to Digital: AKM AK5380
Digital Remastering Chip: Analog Device AD1896
General
Supply Voltage: 120V, 60Hz only
Power Consumption: 50W
Dimensions
Width: 17.38 inches
Height: 7.75 inches
Depth: 17.75 inches
Weight: 28 lbs.
Trigger Outputs: 2 (1 user assignable), Sequential Delay 50 mA @ 12 VDC