Integra’s Research Series reflects the unwavering quality and commitment the company has continually demonstrated in producing the finest in home entertainment products. All Research Series models encompass next-gen features including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™, MQA decoding, Tidal, Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) for noiseless signal processing on all channels and the latest generation of Integra’s AccuEQ featuring AccuReflex Phase Alignment technology that ensures object-based surround-sound formats are reproduced with unmatched clarity.
OVERVIEW
Quite simply the ultimate all-in-one solution for 11-channel object-based sound: prodigious driving power for floorstanding speaker layouts, full-scale dynamics, and breathtakingly clear imaging for your theater room with fully integrated AV entertainment throughout the home!
Integra’s Research Series reflects the unwavering quality and commitment the company has continually demonstrated in producing the finest in home entertainment products. All Research Series models encompass next-gen features including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™, MQA decoding, Tidal, Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) for noiseless signal processing on all channels and the latest generation of Integra’s AccuEQ featuring AccuReflex Phase Alignment technology that ensures object-based surround-sound formats are reproduced with unmatched clarity.
For those looking for powerful components for custom installations, the DRC-R1 has the dynamic processing capability and features the discerning customer is seeking. The DRC-R1 comes fully equipped to handle DTS:X™ and Dolby Atmos® formats up to 7.2.4 channels and is THX® Ultra2™ Plus certified. 11.2 multichannel pre-outs as well as gold-plated XLR pre-outs ensure power amplifiers are driven without compromise — maximizing sound quality.
The DRC-R1 is ready to serve up your favorite tunes with ease. Connected to your home network, you can use Airplay to enjoy the audio from your iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad® and PCs with iTunes. Also built-in are Spotify Connect and streaming services such as Pandora, Deezer, Sirius/XM Internet Radio, Slacker and TuneIn, and the receiver is DLNA compatible so you can stream audio from your home network.
The DRC-R1 features an overabundance of Zone 2 and 3 capabilities. Internal digital sources such as Pandora, Sirius/XM, Slacker and Spotify, as well as external sources connected via HDMI, Coax and Toslink, are available in Zone 2 and 3 – making it easy to share your favorite tunes throughout the house. Available HDMI matrix switching for Zone 2 and 3 allow you to do things like watch/listen to you favorite Blu-ray disc movie in the Main Zone while simultaneously watching/listening to the Cable or Satellite box in Zone 2 or 3. Use the free Integra Remote app to fully control both Zone 2 and 3 functions from your fingertips- whether you need to use the internal amplifier or want to use the RCA outputs to a secondary (or third) amp like the ADM-20.4 for even more power- the DRC-R1 has you covered with plenty of flexibility and ease-of-use.
As with every Integra product, they are assembled with hand selected parts – picked for their audiophile quality and acoustically transparent characteristics; all of this nestled away inside of a newly designed highly rigid anti-resonant chassis.
PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES
PREAMPLIFIER
• # Channels: 11.2
• Frequency Response: 5Hz – 100kHz
• S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A): 110 dB (Line, IHF-A), 80 dB (Phono MM, IHF-A)
• THX Certified: THX Ultra2 Plus
• Hand Selected Parts to Ensure Low Impedance Performance: Custom- Audio Tuned
• Discrete Output Stages for All Channels: ✓
• Separate Digital and Analog Circuitry: ✓
• Independent Power Supply: 2
• Bi-amp Capability – Front L/R Channels: ✓
PROCESSING
• Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround: ✓
• Dolby TrueHD: ✓
• DTS:X and DTS Neural:X: ✓
• DTS-HD Master Audio: ✓
• THX Processing Modes & Loudness Plus: ✓
• VLSC for Noise Free Signal Path: All Channels
• AccuEQ Automatic Room Calibration: Advanced (Fine Tuned) w/AccuReflex
• GAME Surround Modes (Rock, Action, Sports, Role Play): ✓
• Advanced Music Optimizer to Enhance Compressed Audio Files: ✓
• Standing Wave EQ: User Defined (x3)
• Premium Quality Differential DAC: 384k / 32-bit AKM 4490 (Front L/R), 768k / 32-bit AKM4458 (x2, Surround Channels)
• 32-Bit DSP Chip for Advanced Processing: Analog Devices SHARC (x3)
• Ultra-Low-Jitter Circuitry to Improve Audio: ✓
• Adjustable Crossover by Channel Pair: 40/45/50/55/60/70/80/90/100/110/120/130/150/180/200 Hz
• Accurate Speaker Distance Setting: 1/2 Inch / 0.01 Meter
• A/V Sync Delay (by Source): -100 to +500 ms
CONNECTIVITY FEATURES
CONNECTIVITY
• HDMI Inputs / Output(s): 8 / 2
• HDMI 4K / 60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals: with HDR Support
• HDCP 2.2 Copy-Protection Compatibility: ✓
• HDMI Support for High Dynamic Range (HDR): ✓
• HDMI Support for BT.2020: ✓
• 4K / 60 Hz 4:4:4 Colorspace Support: ✓
• HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC: ✓
• HDMI Support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync: ✓
• HDMI Support for DVD-Audio, SACD, Multichannel PCM: ✓
• Front Panel HDMI Input: ✓
• HDBaseT Output: ✓
• Analog to HDMI Upconversion: From 480i / 576i
• 4K Upscaling from 1080p: via HDMI
• Component Video Inputs: 2
• Composite Video Inputs: 2
• Digital Audio Inputs (COAX / OPT): 1 / 2
• Analog Audio Inputs: 8
• Phono Input: ✓
• Front Panel A/V Input: ✓
• Analog Pre-outs: 11.2 (for 7.2.4 CH Object Based Audio)
• Subwoofer Outputs: x2 (Discrete)
NETWORK / USB
• FireConnect Wireless Mult-Room Audio Streaming Technlogy: ✓ (Future Firmware Update)
• Supports Integra Remote Apps for iPod / iPhone and Android-Powered Devices: ✓
• Apple Airplay: ✓
• iPod / iPhone / iPad Ready: ✓
• Google Cast for Audio: ✓ (Future Firmware Update)
• Home Network Music Streaming: ✓
• TIDAL High Fidelity Music Streaming: ✓
• Pandora: ✓
• Spotify: ✓
• Spotify Connect: ✓
• TuneIn Radio: ✓
• Deezer: ✓
• MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Support: ✓ (Future Firmware Update)
• DSD Support (2.8, 5.6, 11.2 MHz): ✓
• Dolby TrueHD Support: ✓
• Apple Losless (ALAC) Support: ✓
• WAV Support: ✓
• AIFF Support: ✓
• DSDIFF Support: ✓
• FLAC Support: ✓
• MP3 Support: ✓
• USB Input for Streaming Audio: ✓
• WiFi Certified
OTHER FEATURES
MULTIZONE
• Fixed or Variable Zone 2 Line Out: ✓
• Fixed or Variable Zone 3 Line Out: ✓
• Zone 2 Video Output: HDMI
• Zone 2 OSD: ✓
• Zone 2 Audio DAC: HDMI (1-5), SPDIF, NET, USB
• Zone 3 Audio DAC: NET, USB
• Whole House Mode: HDMI (1-5), SPDIF, NET, USB, Analog
INTEGRATION ACCESS
• Bi-directional RS-232 Control Port: ✓
• Bi-directional Ethernet Control Port: ✓
• Rear Panel IR Input / Output: 2 / 1
• RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI): ✓
• 12V Trigger (with Adjustable delay): x3, Assignable
MISCELLANEOUS
• Research Grade Construction: Internal Cross Bracing (x2), Power Supply Shielding (x2), Copper Screws (Rear & Internal), R Grade Power Supply
• GUI for Setup Menu: ✓ (Advanced HD)
• Quick Setup Menu: ✓
• Input Name Edit: Fully Customizable
• HDMI Standby “Through” Mode: Assignable
• Dealer Settings Memory Store & Recall Function: ✓
• Screensaver Function: ✓ (Advanced)
• Hybrid Standby to Reduce Power Consumption: ✓
• Smart Grid Ready: ✓
• Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel: ✓
• Gold-Plated RCA Terminals: ✓
• Oversized Detachable AC Cord: ✓
• Rack Mount Kit Available: IRK-180-4C
SPECIFICATIONS
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION
• Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV / 82 k-Ω (LINE), 3.5 mV / 47 k-Ω (Phono MM)
• Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance: 1 Vrms / 330 Ω (Pre Out / Subwoofer Pre Out), 200 mV / 1.2 k-Ω (Zone Out), 2.0 V / 1.2 k-Ω (Zone Pre Out)
• Phono Overload: 70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%)
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz (Direct Mode)
• Tone Control: ±10dB, 100 Hz (Bass), ±10dB, 10 kHz (Treble)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 dB (Line, IHF-A), 80 dB (Phono)
VIDEO SECTION
• Input Sensitivity / Output Level and Impedance: 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Component Y), 0.7 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Component Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
TUNER SECTION
• Tuning Frequency Range: FM 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz, AM 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz
• FM / AM Preset Memory: 40 Stations
GENERAL
• Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 65 W
• Stand-by Power Consumption: 0.15 W
• Dimensions (W X H X D): 17 1/8″ x 7 3/4″ x 17 13/16″, 435 x 197 x 436 mm
• Weight: 28.9 lbs. (13.1 kg)
