Integra’s Flagship Network A/V Receiver Is a Beast
Packed with advanced technologies and cutting-edge features, the Integra DRX-8.4 is a powerful 11.4-channel network A/V receiver that’s perfect for driving any high-performance home entertainment ecosystem. Integra’s flagship receiver boasts an impressive 11.4 channels of native decoding to process object-based immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos. Plus, thanks to advanced DSP, the DRX-8.4 possesses sophisticated steering logic to unerringly route static sounds to their intended positions and precisely track moving objects in the 3D soundfield. The result is nothing short of a sensory feast, an enveloping cinematic experience that lesser A/V processors cannot provide. You can deploy all 11 channels in a 7.2.4 or 9.2.2 Atmos or DTS:X system or opt for a conventional surround sound setup and repurpose the extra channels for stereo sound in up to two other zones. Generous connectivity, including six 8K HDMI inputs and professional XLR I/O, along with Dirac Live room correction and a host of other installation-friendly features, make the Integra DRX-8.4 an ideal choice for bespoke home theater systems.
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Thrillingly immersive home cinema
High-performance A/V receivers must be able to resolve a myriad of multichannel formats in order to deliver an immersive cinematic experience in your home theater. With processing for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos Music, and other major formats, the Integra DRX-8.4 can seamlessly up-mix or down-mix on the fly to flawlessly match the source material to your speaker configuration. For instance, if you have a 7.2.4 system and you’re streaming a show mixed in 5.1, the DRX-8.4 will up-mix to the Dolby Atmos specification, taking full advantage of the three-dimensional soundfield afforded by your four height speakers. This is no easy task, but the DRX-8.4’s sophisticated algorithms do all the heavy lifting behind the scenes to deliver a deeply immersive cinematic experience, regardless of the source. What’s more, the DRX-8.4 provides two independent outputs for powered subwoofers. Using multiple subs not only delivers more bass, but also a more balanced low-frequency response. It also relieves the stress placed on a single sub during playback of bass-heavy music and action sequences, so you’ll enjoy cleaner, more detailed bass. The bottom line? If you love music and movies, the Integra DRX-8.4 is guaranteed to reignite your passion!
Audiophile-grade music in multiple rooms from a range of sources
Take it from the golden-eared recording engineers and musicians at Sweetwater: Spec’d with Integra’s reference-grade symmetric Class AB amplifier circuit and high-performance ESS Sabre digital-to-analog converters, the DRX-8.4 delivers audiophile sound that will please even the most ardent analog purists. With voice-controlled multi-room audio and convenient streaming from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, or Chromecast, music lovers will find much to love about the Integra DRX 8.4. You can play digital music files over your Wi-Fi network, plug your turntable into the onboard phono input, and even play high-resolution audio from a USB drive. Another cool feature is Bluetooth transmission to wireless headphones, so you can watch TV or listen to music without disturbing others.
Packed with install-friendly features
Incorporating integration-focused features into its products is a cornerstone of Integra’s philosophy, as evidenced by the company’s name. That’s why Integra preamps and receivers have long been favorites of professional home theater installers. Thusly, the DRX-8.4 includes a full suite of custom integration software tools that facilitate smooth installation into any room. This includes basic Dirac Live full-bandwidth room correction, which uses the free Integra mobile app and an included wired calibration microphone to analyze your room acoustics and optimizes your system for flat frequency response and even speaker output distribution. Or you may opt for Dirac’s advanced wireless room calibration (available at extra cost) with their macOS/Windows app running on your laptop and the recommended UMIK-1 USB mic attached. Dirac Live Bass Control is also available as an optional user upgrade.
Integra DRX-8.4 11.4-channel Network A/V Receiver Features:
- 11 channels of state-of-the-art amplification
- 150 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven)
- All-new Integra symmetric Class AB amplifier design
- Native processing for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos Music, and other major formats
- 11.4-channel preamp outputs and processing for up to 7.2.4 configurations
- 2 independent outputs for powered subwoofers plus 2 parallel convenience outputs
- 7-in, 3-out HDMI audio/video switching (including 1 front-panel input)
- 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video (HDMI 2.1)
- The front-panel HDMI input supports 4K/60Hz video (HDMI 2.0)
- Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
- Gaming-optimized video processing ensures lag-free gaming
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) mitigate lag and frame tearing
- HDR compatible; supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- Basic Dirac Live full-bandwidth room correction included via free Integra mobile app and included wired mic
- Advanced wireless room calibration via optional Dirac macOS/Windows app and optional UMIK-1 USB mic
- Dirac Live Bass Control available as an optional user upgrade
- High-performance ESS Sabre digital-to-analog converters
- 2 precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream audiophile DACs
- Professional XLR connectivity: stereo input; preamp outputs for L/C/R/SW1/SW2
- Full suite of custom integration software tools
- All-new Integra-engineered chassis and audio signal path for optimum noise reduction and signal clarity
- Advanced Web app for setup, backup, and recall of all settings
- Quad-core network processor for optimal IP responsiveness and stability
- Multi-room audio with 3-room, 3-source output
- Allows up to 7.4-channel sound in main room when all three zones are in use
- Assignable amps for Zone 2, Zone 3, and passive subwoofers
- Moving-magnet (MM) phono input for connecting a turntable
- Compatibility with OVRC Pro, Domotz, Luxul Pro Watch, VPN, and other monitoring platforms
- Onboard diagnostics tool kit via web app; includes test patterns and EDID/HDCP adjustment, and virtual remote
- Robust Integra API with discrete commands for all AVR functions
- Installer-focused custom control drivers developed by Integra’s software team in Osaka, Japan
- Roon Ready (preinstalled RAAT network interface code)
- Chromecast built-in, Airplay 2 (switchable in AVR setup for cleaner UX)
- Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, and TuneIn
- Functions as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core media server software running on your network)
- Compatible with Sonos Certified
- Onboard Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless music listening via smartphone, tablet, or computer
- Bluetooth transmission to wireless headphones for personal listening
- Supports high-quality AAC, aptX, and aptX HD audio streaming
