Integra Research RDC-7

7 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Integra Research RDC-7. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Integra Research RDC-7.1 Review

The Integra Research RDC-7.1 is truly a high end processor in both form and function. The RDC-7.1 modular based design provides an easy path for upgradeability ensuring longevity of your investment.

Phenomenal Performance & Fidelity ; Excellent Trigger Options ; HDMI & I.Link ; Attractive Fit & Finish ; Upgradeable Architecture

Notch Filter Erroneous operations ; No Auto Setup or Room Correction ; HDMI limited to Version 1.0 ; No Analog Video Up-conversion to HDMI ; Noisy SACD performance via I.Link ; DTS erroneous operations ; Pricey

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve DellaSala — September 15, 2003 (audioholics.com)

Integra Research RDC-7 Processor Review

Audioholics found the Integra Research RDC-7 to be a powerful, refined processor fully capable of satisfying the audiophile in all of us. Check out our full review of the Integra RDC-7.

Audiophile-Quality Preamp Suitable for Critical Music Listening ; Professional-Grade Video Signal Switching without Picture Quality Degradation ; THX Ultra2 Certified, THX Surround EX 7.1-Channel Decoding ; Apogee Master Clock for High Quality D/A...

Lower grade single-ended DAC's employed on center channel, subwoofer channel, and surrounds ; No component video up-conversion ; No On Screen Display through component video ; Master volume control is only accurate to +/- 1dB ; No bass management or...

Sep, 2003

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Expert review by : Manoj Motwani (avguide.com)

Integra Research RDC-7.1 Controller, RDA-7.1 Power Amplifier, and RDV-1.1 Universal Player

Home theater and audio are vehicles of escapism, in the best sense of the word. In our busy, stressful, high-productivity world, we need moments when we can relax and immerse ourselves in movies, music, or even good television programs. The more...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : John J. Gannon (ultimateavmag.com)

Integra Research RDC-7 Preamplifier-Processor

When I reviewed the Integra Research RDC-7 preamplifier-processor in our February 2001 issue, I waxed enthusiastic about the unit's promised upgradeability--on that issue's cover, we even tagged it "Ready for Y3K!" Amid the Dolby/DTS battles of a few...

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by : Home Theater Review (hometheaterreview.com)

Integra Research RDC-7 AV Preamp Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview Integra Research RDC-7 AV Preamp Reviewed

Integra is the installer based version of Onkyo and the RDC-7 is a solid performer for the money in it's day. While not offering HDMI switching or decoding of the new uncompressed codecs offered by Blu-ray this is a piece built to last and you will see...

Apr, 2003

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