B & K Reference 50 Balanced Digital Preamp/Processor

Reference 50

B & Ks PLUG n PLAY operational system provides superior ease of use Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES, Neo:6, THX Ultra2, and THX Surround EX Motorola 56367 Symphony DSP engine provides state-of-the-art decoding 192/24-bit digital to analog processors deliver ultra high resolution 8 balanced outputs 2 pairs of balanced inputs Industrial-grade component video switching passes 1080i & 720P AM/FM tuner 2nd zone capability RS232 computer control Software and hardware upgradable
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B&K Unleashes the Reference 50 Balanced Digital Preamp/Processor
B & K s Reference 50 Digital Controller establishes a new standard of performance. This revolutionary preamp/ processor is a combination of incredible new technologies with state-of-the-art features, all driven by B & Ks proprietary PLUG n PLAY operational system. PLUG n PLAY is an on-board intelligence system that selects and directs what you want all at the touch of a single button. Never has enjoying state-of-the-art fun been as easy as this! THX Ultra 2, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES, Neo:6, and many more music and movie modes are brought to you with incredible precision, power and realism. State-of-the-art digital processing coupled with complete control, all at the touch of a button. Combining the versatility and sound quality of the Reference 50 preamp with the power of the Reference 200.7 amplifier creates an incredible system. Sit down, strap in, and get ready for the ride of your life! A B & K Reference home theater is in the house. The Reference 50 and 200.7 are the heart and soul of your state-of-the-art system. Together they will delight the most demanding audio and movie critic alike!
Audio/Video Specifications

REFERENCE 50

Surround Sound Processing* Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio, A Weighted Output Impedance Audio Inputs Balanced Inputs Digital Inputs Optical/Coax Digital Outputs Optical/Coax Surround Outputs Balanced Outputs Audio Analog Outputs Number of Zones Internal Tuner Personal Action Macros DPLII/DD/DD SURR EX/DTS-ES/THX ULTRA 2/NEO:Hz - 45 kHz 90 mV 89 dB 221 ohms 5 opt/6 coax 1/1 Zone A 0/1 Zone B 8 RCA 8 XLR 1 pair - Zone B 2 yes Hz - 10 MHz 20 Hz - 10 MHz 10 Hz - 100 MHz 75 ohms 75 ohms 7 in/5 out 7 in/5 out 3 in/1 out, full bandwith 2 V P-P 2 V P-P Width 17.00" (17.12) Height 5.75 (5.87) Depth 13.50 (14.62) 20

Video Specifications

Composite Video Frequency Response S-Video Frequency Response Component Video Frequency Response Buffered Input Impedance Buffered Output Impedance Composite Video Inputs/Outputs S-Video Inputs/Outputs Component Video Inputs/Outputs Max. Input Level Max. Output Level RCA & S-Video Dimensions in Inches

(Cutout Dimensions)

Shipping Weight (lb)
* D P L I I D o l b y P r o L o g i c I I DD D o l b y D i g i t a l DD SURR EX D o l b y D i g i t a l S u r r o u n d E X
DTS-ES Digital Theater System Extended Surround THX Ultra 2 THX Ultra 2 Processing NEO:6 DTS Neo 6