New technologies packed into the receiver include, according to the company, advanced circuit designs, with all input circuitry contained on five removable plug-in cards. This is designed to make upgrading older models easier.

The new receiver (T775) is rated at a minimum 7 x 100W per channel at all frequencies, says NAD, and it also meets the FTC standards for delivering 7 x 165 W minimum continuous power.

But what is central to delivering good sound, the company says, is its proprietary PowerDrive technology that adjusts the power output to the unique needs of the loudspeaker, for the best possible dynamic and distortion-free, realistic sound in any configuration. This means you have enough power to run the most demanding 4 ohm speakers, while filling the largest of rooms with crisp, lifelike sound, the company claims.

As befits a home theatre receiver, the T775 supports; Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Pro-Logic IIx, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS24/96, DTS NEO:6, together with NAD's proprietary EARS and Stereo Enhanced Surround modes.

It has the latest version (1.3) of HDMI as well as Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video including Analogue Video up converted to HDMI output. All input resolutions (576, 720 and 1080) are supported at the output.

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Other technologies featured include the latest Texas Instruments Aureus 7.1 32-bit dual floating point DPS technology, Burr Brown 24-bit/192kHz D to A converters, two- channel DACs in dual differential mode, Audyssey MultEQ equalization and Automatic Audio Setup. The receiver also contains many of the features of NAD's flagship M Series, the company says.

NAD says the T775 can be used for multi-room entertainment as well, offering 4 zone, 4 source with independent volume control and assignable output together with 4 video monitor outputs. This allows for one 5.1 home theatre setup (main zone) and up to three stereo setups in zones two, three and four. A separate second zone remote controller with discrete codes for the independent zone, allows you to address the receiver from the second zone. In addition, 12 volt triggers can be used to switch remote zone amplifiers On or Off while an RS232 port allows integration into a more advanced home control system. The back surround amplifiers can also be reassigned to zone two, three or four or used for front channel bi-amp applications.

The included HTR3 remote control learns the remote codes for up to eight different devices, and a Macro function also allows up to 64 individual commands to be triggered by pressing only two keys.

The receiver is covered by a nationwide two-year parts and labour warranty and is available only at selected NAD dealers.

RRP: $2999

See: www.audioproducts.co m.au