NAD T 765HD

About the NAD T 765HD by Crutchfield'sDave Bar A brilliant home theater performer with an ear for music Knowledgeable home theater enthusiasts who want top-notch audio to go along with their picture will be knocked out by the T 765HD. NAD precision-builds this receiver using design elements found in their award-winning high-end components. Its seven channels of audiophile-quality amplification deliver warm, involving sound that brings your movies and music to life. NAD included decoding for the latest high-resolution surround sound formats for added realism that plants you right in the middle of the movie action — from high-impact explosions you can really feel, to subtle background effects that create a realistic sense of space. Plus, this receiver's built-in auto setup and calibration system provides easy and precise home theater sound that's custom tailored for your speakers and room. Convenient connections for all of your video sources The T 765HD's flexible video capabilities help streamline your system setup. HDMI compatibility lets you switch easily among four high-def sources — such as a Blu-ray player, HD satellite tuner or DVR, and video game console — while maintaining phenomenal picture quality for all of them. Plus, this receiver also converts older, analog video sources to digital, in order to send all video signals to your TV via a single HDMI cable. You'll never have to switch inputs on your TV again — you can do all your source-switching with a few simple button presses on the receiver's remote. A smart modular design makes it easy to swap out audio and video cards to keep your receiver up to date. Future-ready modular design The T 765HD's construction features a smart modular design. Each bank of inputs on the back panel can be easily and independently replaced with future modules that will include new technology and connections. This unique architecture will allow you to keep your receiver up to date, protecting your investment and providing state-of-the-art sound and video performance.This receiver comes with NAD's upgraded AM100 audio and VM100 video modules already installed, for high-res surround decoding, analog-to-HDMI conversion, and more — earning it NAD's "HD" designation. Add an optional NAD control dock to enjoy your iPod or iPhone on your home theater system. More entertainment options for your home theater The T 765HD's integrated AM/FM tuner provides 40 presets for quick access to all your favorite stations. You can also enjoy digital music, photos, and videos stored on your iPod® or iPhone® when you connect an optional NAD dock. And XM Satellite Radio capability makes it easy to access over 130 channels of music, news, and entertainment with an optional XM tuner kit . Learn about the ins and outs of HDMI connections at the Crutchfield Learning Center.Shop our selection of HDMI cables. Product highlights: Power and Processing: 80 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding analog-to-HDMI video conversion (480i to 480p) Audyssey auto speaker calibration for precise surround sound and easier system setup (microphone included) Digital Music Options: iPod®/iPhone® integration (requires optional NAD IPD 2 dock) XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM tuner kit ) Multi-room Audio/Video: dual-room/dual-source audio/video output powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room composite video output for 2nd room only analog sources can be played in the 2nd room line level audio output for 3rd and 4th room (surround back amplifier channels can be reassigned to power speakers in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th room) Audio Performance Features: back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers for better sound "Holmgren" toroidal transformer for ultra-clean, high-current output NAD PowerDrive technology computes the optimum power supply voltage for maximum power and efficiency gold-plated A/V inputs/outputs detachable power cord Connections: 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (4 in, 1 out) HDMI version 1.3 with support for Deep Color and x.v.Color component video switching (3 in, 1 out) digital audio inputs: 4 optical (including 1 front-panel), 3 coaxial digital audio outputs: 1 optical, 1 coaxial 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input 7.2-channel preamp output for connecting optional external amplifiers and up to 2 powered subwoofers 6 audio/video inputs, including: 1 front-panel input with composite and S-video 5 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video 1 audio-only input no phono input RS-232 port for custom installation and use with third-party control systems 2 pairs of main speaker outputs 1 switched AC outlet General Features: on-screen display for easy setup and operation 40 AM/FM/XM presets backlit learning remote 17-1/8"W x 6-3/4"H x 18-1/2"D weight: 44 lbs. warranty: 2 years Our 60-day money-back guarantee MFR # T765HD What's in the box: NAD T 765HD owner's manual Black A/V Surround Sound Receiver 6' AC power cord Audyssey ACM1 Setup microphone with attached 21' Cable (mono mini-jack connector) HTR 3 Wireless remote control 4 "AAA" batteries ZR 4 Secondary wireless remote control CR2025 Lithium battery AM loop antenna FM dipole antenna 75 ohm to 300 ohm adapter Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ Italian) Owner's manual (German/ Dutch/ Swedish/ Russian) Quick start guide