The RXZ11 consolidates the superior audiovisual reproduction that industry expects from Yamaha with support for the latest HD formats of Blu-Ray and HD DVD technology, the company claims.
According to Yamaha, the RXZ11 adds front and rear presence speakers to traditional configurations. Moreover, activating Yamaha's new CINEMA DSP HD3 will employ these speakers to create a vertical aspect to the sound, resulting in a three-dimensional audio sensation.
RXZ11's HDMI version 1.3a ensures bandwidth to handle the latest in visual reproduction including 1080p resolution and over one billion colours. And coupled with support for 24Hz refresh rate matching current Blu-Ray material, Yamaha says that its RXZ11 will offer visual delights for the most discerning consumer.
The RXZ11 offers superior visual reproduction with high definition video up-conversion from analogue sources, output via HDMI. Upscaling these images to 1080p full HD, the RXZ11 allows you to enjoy your video library in pristine HD quality imagery. Finally, the RXZ11 offers full support for the latest audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus/True HD and DTS High Resolution Audio/Master Audio.
With 11.2 channels of assignable discrete amplification (140W x 7 + 50W x 4), the RXZ11 suits various room configurations and are all controllable via the included zone controller. The RXZ11 will also up-convert a video signal from either composite or S-Video to component, allowing the video source to be displayed in zone 2. Add a coaxial digital audio out for the second zone, and with the help of a power amp, the capacity exists to listen to multi-channel audio in the second zone.
