following complications related to lung cancer treatment Alex was the beloved son of the late Mervin and Edith (Goldberg) Zarow He was a proud graduate of Temple University Class of 1972 Alex later completed his MBA at Johns Hopkins University in 2000 Alex dedicated his life to the profession of pharmacy serving the community for over 50 years and receiving recognition from the governor of Maryland he served as director of pharmacy at Bayhealth Medical Center Alex continued practicing part time at Beebe Healthcare until his passing Alex was a lifelong tennis player and sports enthusiast and former member of Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association he found joy as a radio-controlled airplane modeler and pilot proudly flying with the Sussex Aeromodelers Association Robin Michaels and niece Holly; his daughter A celebration of life will be held at a later date Details will be shared once arrangements are finalized In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Alex’s name be made to House of Hope Animal Rescue, hohanimalrescue.org/donate. This is the rescue organization from which he adopted his current dogs, Archie and Guinevere; or Special Olympics Delaware, sode.org/donate the beneficiary of his frequent Lewes Polar Bear plunges Visit Mr. Zarow’s Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- (ZAROWSKI) After a valiant seven year struggle with lymphatic cancer Our dad never lost hope that he could be cured of cancer 1940 in Winnipeg's colorful and vibrant North End the only child of Anthony and Pearl Zarowski he had many happy memories of growing up with his cousins from the Marykuca and Zarowski families Don was a gifted athlete and played football with St John's High School and the Winnipeg Hawkeyes His later passions turned to the outdoors and shooting sports he won The Manitoba Trapshooting Doubles Championship in Brandon Other pleasures in life included training his beloved Canadian Champion Springer Spaniels hunting and fishing on pristine northern lakes and walking in the woods searching for morels (pitpanki) and Saskatoon berries Many happy moments were enjoyed at the family farm at Silver with its large gardens and unlimited space for his grandchildren to play Our dad was a true family man and nothing gave him as much pleasure as spending time with his family Don was employed with Air Canada for 41 years beginning with the company when he was 17 years old He retired in 1999 as Lead Storekeeper in the Stores Department Don is survived by his loving wife of 43 years who has been his angel of strength while he fought cancer Nicholas and Ava provided their grandad with pure joy and pride Don especially wanted his daughters-in-law to know that they were very special to him and he knew his grandchildren were in caring hands cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service A private family interment will be held at a later date at Holy Family Cemetery As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear WARWICK — Warwick Valley High School student Daniel McQuade has been named the 2016 "Youth With Exceptional Promise" recipient.Each year the Orange County Arts Council recognizes individuals organizations and corporations who have made outstanding contributions to the arts in the county the panel of judges was impressed with McQuade's extensive and diverse portfolio in painting This is the ninth year that the Orange Art Council has recognized outstanding artists and students within Orange County 2015 Warwick graduate Lexie Zarow and 2010 Warwick graduate Sara Giarratano also received this prestigious award Zarow is currently studying for her BFA in Digital Arts and Game Design at Northeastern University’s College of Arts while Giarratano studied Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design The awards will be presented at a gala on Friday Check out New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow's 5-day forecast. 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Subscribe to his weather alerts from the NJ 101.5 app. PROVIDENCE — It was a dark and dreary Saturday The rain was only a drizzle as the first of four groups gathered to start an H.P Lovecraft walking tour from the John Brown House on Power Street The late Providence author Howard Phillips Lovecraft is best known for his weird horror fiction — and the noon tour was part of the final events for the annual Flickers' Vortex Sci-Fi a volunteer tour guide for the Rhode Island Historical Society has been leading various historical society tours for 10 years She became a fan of Lovecraft after she started conducting walking tours focused on the author She said people come from all over the world to view the places Lovecraft wrote about adding that she's even led people on Lovecraft tours in sleet The drizzle almost immediately turned to a downpour as the group stepped onto the uneven College Hill sidewalks a Navy man from California who is stationed in Newport He had a crocheted cthulhu — a Lovecraft's fictional character in his popular short story "The Call of Cthulhu" — in his Hawaiian shirt breast pocket "He made psychological horror what it is now," Zarow said from under an umbrella a slow build that relies on the audience to scare themselves." explained that Lovecraft used a "vague concept of dread" to let readers experience horror by filling in the blanks with their own personal fears He paused when the tour arrived at its first stop — the former location of Lovecraft's final home and now where Brown University's David Winton Bell Gallery sits Lovecraft's home was moved to a lot on Prospect Street after his death Maitoza had the tour group look at the courthouse and downtown buildings down the hill before reading the writer's 1935 description of them in "The Haunter of the Dark."  the lofty pinnacles of the downtown section spire-crowned mound in the distance whose unknown streets and labyrinthine gables so potently provoked his fancy," she read "From his few local acquaintances he learned that the far-off slope was a vast Italian quarter though most of the houses were remnants of older Yankee and Irish days."  where thousands of Lovecraft's manuscripts are housed is a memorial with one of Lovecraft's early poems written on it "Could it be raining any harder?" Maitoza said before moving the tour-goers Lovecraft's own drawing of his last home — the one that used to be where the gallery is — was shown when the group arrived at its current location: 65 Prospect St The writer died from cancer in 1937 at age 46 left his umbrella in his car and the rain was relentless now "I will brave the rain for Lovecraft," he stated This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 1/30Mercy wins MHSAA Division 1 volleyball finals 2023.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Eric Ingles | eingles@mlive.comBATTLE CREEK -- On one play in the fourth set of Saturday’s Division 1 volleyball state championship game at Kellogg Arena Farmington Hills Mercy had two players run into each other one take a knee to the head as she went to the ground the libero diving over the carnage to get a ball up in the air but senior outside hitter Angie Butler went chasing after it crashing into the media table but getting the ball up and over the net And Butler made that play with a torn meniscus in her right knee “At the beginning of the season when I first did it I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to play through it,” she said “But I tested it out and go to PT all the time.” Just as Clarkston Everest Collegiate had done in the Division 4 final hours before on Saturday Mercy found itself trailing by two sets but coming back to win “We just kept fighting,” Marlins setter Campbell Flynn said so we just stayed together and did our jobs.” Jillian Collins had 24 digs and Butler added 22 “We had to worry about [Flynn] and then she started finding other people to go to,” Northern coach Valerie Lurye said “They’ve got some firepower [Kalczynski] on the outside They showed up and just had a bit more firepower.” The Huskies got 41 assists from Lexie Stotenbur Forest Hills Northern raced out to a 15-5 lead in the first set Mercy got a kill from Butler to try to respond then slamming down a third to make it 22-13 But a pair of aces from Madalin Hersman got the Huskies to the brink of a title and a Marlins hit into the net ended the set but the Huskies responded with a kill from Hersman followed by a kill and an ace from Hopewell to jump out to a 10-3 lead getting a kill from Butler before Kalczynski snuck in one of her own Mercy took a 15-14 lead after a block from Campbell Flynn and an overpass knocked down by Cree Hollier and a pair of kills from Kalczynski helped build the lead to 20-17 a tipped kill from Hopewell followed by an ace from Hersman getting Northern within a point and a block by Zimmerman later knotting the score at 22-22 Erickson then scored the final three points of the set for Northern rolling a pair of kills off the tape before tipping one over Mercy’s front line for the set “The first two sets they didn’t have a lot of energy and couldn’t really serve or pass but really turned it up the fourth set,” Erickson said falling behind 5-1 but immediately responding with a pair of kills from Kalczynski A kill from Kalczynski and a tip by Zarow got the Marlins within one and a Forest Hills Northern hitting error knotted the score at 17-17 For the next few points Kalczynski and Erickson dueled Kalczynski winning a 50/50 ball to put Mercy in front before Erickson responded with a kill to tie it once again Then the younger players on each side took over with back-to-back kills from Northern freshman Riley Loehfelm before Mercy sophomore Cree Hollier won a 50/50 ball Mercy took the first four points of the fourth set The Marlins led 9-4 off a kill from Kalczynski but the Huskies rallied as Erickson tooled a block and picked up two more kills and Lexie Stotenbur added an ace and Northern led 13-11 before Mercy rallied to tie it Hollier again coming up with key points down the stretch to end it In the fifth set a Hersman ace helped the Huskies jump out to an early lead but a series of kills from Kalczynski put the Marlins back on top 10-7 She also had a pair of kills to get Mercy on the verge of the state title A hitting error from Northern with a ball down the line going wide ended it Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices The MM7055 and MM7025 are scheduled to be available in September Both the new MM7055 5-channel and MM7025 Power Amplifiers feature stylish designs that complement the aesthetics of other Marantz separates The MM7055 features a Discrete Current Feedback Amplifier 140W (8ohms x5) with balanced input terminals for 5 channels It can easily be connected to the AV7005 via XLR For even more flexibility in system building an MM7025 2-channel power amplifier will be available to add 7-channel capability or provide a power upgrade to existing AVR-based systems “Marantz has long been respected for the unmatched quality of our audio/video seperates and we are contuining this tradition with our new AV7005 Each of these components is designed to work in complete harmony in a high-performance home entertainment system our new seperates give discriminating consumers and custom integrators powerful new tools for creating customized systems that meet or exceed the demands of consumers who expect the best.” — Kevin Zarow Home > Latest > Hi-Fi Components > Hi-Fi Components > Amplifiers > Amplifiers > Marantz MM7055 and MM7025 Power Amplifiers the Tivoli Audio Model One BT 70's Color Collection is both a Bluetooth speaker and table-top radio in five retro colors Unlock the gates of Asgard with Schiit Valhalla 3 — a fully modern OTL/OCL tube headphone amp forged for high-impedance cans and audiophiles who.. the Audiolab D7 and D9 DACs feature ESS chips and versatile connectivity for audiophiles $160,000 flagship loudspeakers designed to rival the best from DALI Discover how Danish engineering and over a decade of innovation come.. and AURUS subwoofer at High End Munich 2025 Upgrade Mom's home audio and video experiences this Mother's Day with 10 gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too You may not be able to build a real IMAX Theater in your home but IMAX Enhanced provides a different way to create an.. shares his thoughts on 2025 TVs along with the launch of his new YouTube channel,.. After three days roaming the hallowed halls of CEDIA Expo 2024 The Best CD Players for 2023 include some fantastic units from NAD the Marantz Link 10n is the company's flagship network audio player designed to be paired with Model 10 Integrated Amplifier the new Marantz SACD 10 is the best CD/SACD player the company has ever made and it weighs 73 lbs the Marantz 60n is a 60-watt per channel integrated amp that connects to a TV In this episode the eCoustics teams reveals its Best in Show product awards from CEDIA Expo 2024 across 17 different categories ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters. Read more → Copyright © 1999-2024 ecoustics | Disclaimer: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site Marantz America introduced three new plasma display monitors at CEDIA include two HD models: the 50-inch PD5050D (SRP: $10,999) and the 42-inch PD4250D (SRP: $8,999) as well as the high-value enhanced definition 42-inch PD4230D (SRP: $5,999) All three models feature an elegant black bezel design remote controls with discrete input selection and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connectivity I took a close look at the EDTV resolution PD4230D and was truly impressed with its picture quality Director of Marketing and Product Development for Marantz America: "The evolution of the plasma display monitor over the last several years has been one of the most exciting developments in the custom home theater; and Marantz is committed to staying ahead of the curve in this important and growing segment HDMI connectors plus a host of performance and convenience features clearly establishes Marantz as a category leader." The three new models are all HDTV and DTV-compatible Both the PD5050D and the PD4250D are true high-definition monitors-capable of displaying 480p or 720p progressive scan images from DVD-Video players HDTV set-top boxes or computers; as well as 1080i images from an HDTV set-top box or other sources and upconverted images from any NTSC source All three models will also display images from a computer up to UXGA resolution HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs on all three models ensure that the video signal from a high-definition source such as an HDTV converter or DVD player is fed uncompressed and in its purest digital form to the plasma display through a single cable all three models feature seven video inputs RS-232C connections in all displays facilitate integrated system control One of the hallmarks of the new Marantz monitors is exceptionally high brightness combined with outstanding color accuracy and contrast - this was eaily observed in person with teh diplayed units All sets feature a built-in deinterlacer and scaler allowing the set to operate in either native progressive scan mode or to upconvert video sources All displays provide a choice of aspect ratio modes for viewing standard 4:3 format and 16:9 widescreen program material with the highest-possible image quality All new Marantz plasma displays offer advanced multi-screen operation functions enabling viewers to watch the image from a video source and the output from a computer at the same time Key functionality as well as video and audio adjustments are easily accessible via the newly designed on-screen menu and improved easier-to-use remote control featuring discrete input selection The 50" Marantz PD5050D incorporates a 1366 x 768 high-definition plasma display panel An automatic/manual color temperature function enables the user to adjust the monitor to a pre-set selection of color temperatures The PD5050D will be available in October 2004 for a suggested retail price of $10,999 The Marantz PD4250D includes virtually the same advanced feature set as the PD5050D The PD4250D features a 1024 x 768 high-definition plasma display panel along with advanced video processing and "intelligent" scan conversion technologies This 42-inch monitor is the ideal size for medium and smaller-sized home theater rooms The PD4250D will be available in October 2004 for a suggested retail price of $8,999 The new Marantz PD4230V incorporates many of the image-enhancing features and refinements of the company's higher-end products at a more affordable price sophisticated 3D Motion Adaptive Scan Conversion and 3:2 pulldown detection yields highly accurate image quality from NTSC program sources and film-based DVD-Video discs The PD4230V will be available in October 2004 at a suggested retail price of $5,999 Additional information is available at www.marantz.com Copyright © 1998–2025 Audioholics Accessibility Marantz America recently announced the introduction of a bold new look and feel in versatile programmable learning remote controls: the compact touch-screen RC9500 Featuring a USB interface and new full-color LCD touchscreen display complete control of every component in a home entertainment system and offers customizable programming along with a host of sophisticated control capabilities Director of Marketing and Product Development Inc: "The programmable remote control market is one of the fastest-growing in the CE arena and Marantz is committed to being the number one supplier of high-end remotes The RC9500 is an incredibly full-featured and easy-to-use remote and it clearly establishes Marantz's leadership in the category." The unit has a slim horseshoe-shaped design The full-color 240 x 320 pixel LCD touch-screen display featuring a visually impressive 65,535 color palette and electroluminescent backlighting makes it easy to read in darkened home theater environments In addition to its ease-of-use and unique cosmetic the RC9500 offers greater versatility than most dedicated custom installation control systems Because the RC9500 recognizes both BMP and PNG images it can utilize both types of images from earlier remotes as well as new transparent images the remote's advanced Wizz.it9 software has the same look and feel as the Wizz.it1 software utilized in the well-known RC5400 The RC9500 features 48 MB of flash memory and a high-performance Motorola DragonBall MC68328 processor for ultra-high storage capacity and complex management capabilities Setup can be further customized via a PC interface and Windows PC programming software that enables users to import custom animations channel icons and even their own graphics and photos the RC9500 features fifteen tactile buttons that allow programming of any audio or video component selected along with conveniently located "hard" buttons and a cursor control for most-used functions It also features an extensive complement of additional features such as e xclusive Jump Forward / Jump Backward commands and a programmable "Instant Surf" button that calls up any channel at the touch of a single button The RC9500 offers a host of convenient functions such as one-screen access to all the controls of any selected component and macro capability that enables the user to transmit multiple-step control sequences with a single command The remote can learn the control codes from virtually every brand of IR remote can display hundreds of control screens and comes pre-programmed to operate a wide variety of Marantz audio and video products The RC9500's additional advanced features include: a setup protection feature that prevents settings from being accidentally changed; an Auto On function that automatically activates the remote when it is picked up (similar to the new Denon remote); an adjustable backlight and sleep timer; and the ability to import full-color channel icons and personalized graphics The RC9500 is also fully RF compatible with the optional RX-77 accessory The RC9500 comes with a recharging unit/docking station eliminating the need for constant battery replacement the RC9500 carries a suggested retail price of $1,199 begins shipping its flagship Model SR9600 THX Ultra 2-certified A/V receiver (SRP: $4,199) with unprecedented launch support and grassroots promotional activities eleven Marantz executives will tour the country in June for a product demonstration blitz that will include visits to 21+ markets where they will personally promote the unit to key dealers and custom installation professionals The tour is part of Marantz' major "Life Amplified" re-branding initiative announced at CES 2005 which combines a renewed corporate commitment to partnering closely with key customers with the introduction of a wide range of breakthrough products to enhance and improve everyday life Marantz vowed that we were going to break new ground in our effort to update our image and communicate our status as a total audio and video home entertainment solutions provider The launch of our flagship SR9600 is the perfect vehicle to help us present our new face to the world The landmark receiver harkens back to Marantz' heritage as a premier audio manufacturer while clearly demonstrating our commitment to the future of total home entertainment With the power and features to literally immerse users in room-filling surround sound and home theater the SR9600 embodies our 'Life Amplified' corporate philosophy." SR9600: Where No Receiver Has Gone Before The ultimate-quality Marantz SR9600 (SRP: $4,199) is a multi-channel AV receiver that brings a new level of fidelity and installation flexibility to the premium receiver category the innovative amplifier design utilizes a special "tunnel" type heat sink with an extremely quiet variable speed fan that doesn't activate until serious heat conditions occur ensuring users of audiophile-level silence the SR9600 is one of the first products in the world to use the new Cirrus Logic CS49502 DSP This chip has unprecedented processing power and utilizes two 32-bit cores for the ability to complete over 260 million instructions per second This enables extremely complex post-processing of the most sophisticated audio signals The SR9600 also features a strengthened chassis as well as a host of advanced technologies including new high-speed twin 32-Bit DSP Chipsets seven-channels of equal power amplification the SR9600 features a three zone version of Marantz' acclaimed multi-source Each of the two additional zones can be amplified at either fixed or variable output levels and can be controlled from the front panel With Classic Marantz Design Elements The first thing you notice about Marantz' new flagship receiver is its stunning Audio aficionados will particularly appreciate the receiver's nod to the "classic" Marantz era with the precision Flywheel Gyro-Touch AMFM tuner capable of storing up to 50 station presets The stylish fold-down front panel allows for a clean attractive symmetrical design while concealing the fully functional cursor-controlled menu the rugged copper-plated chassis prevents internal vibrations from radiating to the exterior of the receiver virtually eliminating noise intrusion and maintaining the classic Marantz sound The Marantz SR9600 Digital Surround Receiver incorporates the most advanced digital technologies for ultimate home theater receiver performance A Massive Toroidal Transformer provides a clean and powerful 140 watts x 7 channels for authoritative effortless reproduction of movie soundtracks and music To ensure the highest quality video images from all sources the SR9600's newly designed video section features S-video/composite-to-component-video upconversion The SR9600 also includes a built-in HDCD® decoder to provide the superior sonic benefits of HDCD playback from CD players and DVD players without HDCD capability The receiver features a Video Off mode that switches off the video circuitry for lowest interference during audio-only playback The SR9600 offers an extensive array of connection options for installation flexibility including four component video inputs and two outputs and multiple digital and analog audio inputs To ensure compatibility with today's most advanced source components the SR9600 features HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) switching with two HDMI inputs and one output as well as two IEEE1394 ports for further video connectivity options Easy Calibration Marantz's proprietary MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration) feature provides users with an easy and fast way to analyze and calibrate optimum surround sound settings for any size or shape room the SR9600 also offers audio and video multi-room operation with configurable amplifier output and multi-room on-screen display and More The SR9600 offers a host of additional performance and convenience features The inclusion of Dolby® Headphone technology in the SR9600 allows users to listen to music or play video games with the dramatic surround effects of a 5.1-channel soundtrack through any set of headphones Total surround sound versatility and realism is provided with the inclusion of THX Surround EX DTS-ES Matrix and DTS Neo:6® Cinema and Music 6.1-channel decoding The SR9600 is supplied with the highly acclaimed RC3200 programmable touch-screen learning remote control that operates all functions and can control all the components in a home entertainment system The SR9600 receiver joins Marantz' full line of 7.1-channel receivers including the SR8500 and SR7500 (SRP $1,099) SR5500 (SRP $649.99) and the high-value SR4500 (SRP $449.99) About Marantz Marantz America is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nation's premier independent audiovideo specialty retailers. Additional information is available at www.marantz.com Marantz America is a wholly owned subsidiary of D & M Holdings Inc (TSE II: 6735) is based in Tokyo and is the parent company of wholly owned subsidiaries Denon Ltd. Marantz and McIntosh are global industry leaders in the specialist home theater audiovideo consumer electronics and professional audio markets with a strong and long-standing heritage of manufacturing and marketing high-performance audio and video components A wholly owned subsidiary of D & M Holdings U.S. Rio® and Escient® brands - all representing award-winning technologies in digital home entertainment Additional information is available at www.dm-holdings.com Clint Deboer was terminated from Audioholics for misconduct on April 4th He no longer represents Audioholics in any fashion Marantz added two premium-quality separates to its "Gold Standard" component lineup For accurate tonal and image balance with virtually no distortion the PM-11S1 features symmetrical circuitry independent oversized heat sinks and hand-selected customized components Ultrawide bandwidth circuitry provides a frequency response from 3 Hz - 150 kHz with a remarkable greater-than-100dB channel separation The PM-11S1 also features a high-quality MM/CC phono pre-amp the PM-11S1 provides users with multiple listening modes And t o ensure optimum signal purity with no noise interference featuring unique Marantz "Blue" backlighting operates on its own independent power supply The Marantz PM-11S1 Class A Stereo Amplifier will be available in January at a soon to be announced price Marantz America introduced its flagship Model SR9600 THX Ultra-certified A/V receiver (SRP $3,499) which joins the company's recently introduced SR8500 ($SRP: $1,599) consumers now have two high-end Marantz home theater receivers to choose from The Marantz SR9600 features an innovative amplifier design and strengthened chassis as well as a host of advanced technologies including new high-speed twin 32-Bit DSP Chipsets "With the power and features to literally immerse users in room-filling surround sound and home theater the SR9600 exemplifies Marantz's new 'Life Amplified' corporate philosophy," noted Kevin Zarow from high-speed twin 32-bit DSP chipsets to HDMI switching and a new amplifier design helps our customers raise their home entertainment experience up a notch." The first thing you notice about Marantz' new flagship receiver is its stunning Audio aficionados will particularly appreciate the receiver's nod to the "classic" Marantz era with the precision Flywheel Gyro-Touch AM/FM tuner The fold-down front panel allows for a clean attractive symmetrical design while concealing the fully functional cursor-controlled menu the rugged copper-plated chassis is said to prevent internal vibrations from radiating to the exterior of the receiver The Marantz SR9600 Digital Surround Receiver incorporates the most advanced digital technologies for ultimate home theater receiver performance A Massive Toroidal Transformer provides a clean and powerful 140 watts x 7 power output for authoritative reproduction of movie soundtracks and music the newly-developed all Discrete Current Feedback (SA-ready) amplifier design ensures the receiver to deliver a minimum of 70 percent of its two-channel power rating when driving five channels simultaneously To ensure the highest quality video images from all sources The SR9600 also includes a built-in HDCD decoder The SR9600 offers an extensive array of connection options for installation flexibility including four component video inputs and two outputs with two HDMI inputs and one output as well as two IEEE 1394 ports for further connectivity options Easy Calibration Marantz's proprietary MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration) feature and More The SR9600 offers a host of additional performance and convenience features The inclusion of Dolby Headphone technology in the SR9600 allows users to listen to music DTS-ES Matrix and DTS Neo:6 Cinema and Music 6.1-channel decoding The SR9600 is supplied with the highly acclaimed RC3200 programmable touch-screen learning remote control that operates all functions and can control all the components in a home entertainment system The Marantz SR9600 Digital Surround Receiver carries a suggested retail price of $3,499 and will be available in the second quarter of this year The SR9600 and SR8500 receivers joins Marantz' full line of 7.1-channel receivers, including the SR7500 (SRP $1,099), SR5500 (SRP $649.99) and the high-value SR4500 (SRP $449.99). 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