JBL Performance Series AV2

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[JBL 4645]

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How much did it cost because this isn’t showing-up on Google product search.

Nice looker. So what happened to the other one did it blow-up?:dont-know

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How much did it cost because this isn’t showing-up on Google product search.

Nice looker. So what happened to the other one did it blow-up?:dont-know

I did some google yesterday - found it - appears list price is $2,000 -
but that's kind of a gauche question, innit?

Apparently, if you just do a search for JBL AV2 processor - this comes up as nearly the top link -

http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messag...81/512262.html

The link contains a press release tagged "September 4, 2008 � For Immediate Release"

about 80% of the way down that page it says -
JBL AV2 Preamplifier/Digital Surround Processor: A Flexible Home-Theater Control Center

The new JBL Performance Series AV2 is a 7.1-channel preamplifier/digital surround processor that is designed to deliver exceptional audio and video quality, along with ease of use and flexible configuration options.

The AV2 features an extensive complement of digital and analog audio and video connections, including HDMI� inputs and outputs, to accommodate complex home-entertainment systems with multiple high-definition program sources. The preamp/processor incorporates DCDi� by Faroudja digital video processing to provide upscaled and enhanced 720p or 1080i output from all video sources with extraordinary image quality.

The AV2 can connect directly to a computer via its USB port, enabling users to enjoy playback of streaming audio files and to access the music files on their computer via the AV2 and its remote control. In addition, the AV2 includes an interface for the iPod that enables enhanced playback and control capabilities when a compatible iPod (not included) is connected using an available optional docking station for iPod.

The AV2 incorporates a host of additional features, including independent multizone operation; RS-232 ports, multiple DC trigger outputs and an IR input for integrated system control; automatic speaker setup and calibration; and proprietary Logic 7® surround-enhancement technology for enhanced sonic realism from matrix-encoded and stereo audio sources.

The JBL Performance Series AV2 preamplifier/digital surround processor is currently available at a suggested retail price of $2,000.

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It's the JBL-branded sibling of the $2,999 Lexicon MV-5.

The SDP-5 still works fine, but it's a bit long in the tooth:

• No HDMI
• No 7.1 analog input
• No 7.1 analog bypass
• No Dolby PLIIx
• No analog bass management
• No USB input for digital media
• No iPod direct input

Obviously, the AV2 has all of this and more.

Once JBL/Lexicon comes out with a full HDMI implementation in a processor, I'll start saving for it. When that time comes, I'll move this unit downstream to the Performance Series gear, where I'll take advantage of an additional feature that it has that the SDP-5 does not: autocalibration by direct mic input.

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There is a supply of these available from an authorized dealer at less than MSRP. It's up to the interested party to follow up. I will PM the info to anyone who needs it.

No tire-kickers please!

I will post a longer series of impression later tonight.

[JBL 4645]

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Odd its not showing up on Google UK product search? When was this model released?

All its new features are (firmware) updateable as and when.


I think that’s just over £ one grand UK.

So how you any bluray titles that are encoded Dolby7.1?

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The AV2 set up menu is similar to the SDP-5, with new options and settings as appropriate. It definitely helps to use the OSD on an external monitor. This speeds things along nicely.

I set up one input for DVD-A, SACD, and DTS audio playback. I set another for DVD/BR playback, a third for OTA HDTV, and a fourth for LD. Finally I set another for CD two-channel playback.

The DVD-A/SACD/DTS input defaults to 7.1 analog input and 5.1 analog bypass output. If I want, I can change the output to allow L7 or PLIIx to generate a 7.1 analog bypass output.

The DVD/BR input defaults to digital optical in and has the full bank of DTS, Dolby, and L7 options available. If I want, I can change to HDMI audio input or to 7.1 analog input. Depending on the source material and my whims, I can output 2.0, 2.1, 5.0, 5.1, and 7.1.

The OTA HDTV input defaults to digital coaxial in and PLIIx 5.1/7.1 out.

The LD input defaults to digital optical in and PLIIx 5.1 out. I can change the input to analog and output DD.

For the CD input, it defaults to 2 channel analog in with 2 channel analog bypass out. I can change that to digital optical in and output L7, Dolby, or DTS signals via 5.1 or 7.1 out.

With the new Av2 remote, this is a pretty easy process, much more facile that with the SDP-5 remote.

One thing the AV2 does not do is offer THX surround, which the SDP-5 does. Since I never use it, it's no loss to me.