General
MPN: REF50
Product Type: Preamplifier / radio tuner / processor
Width: 17 in
Depth: 13 in
Height: 5.7 in
Weight: 20.1 lbs
Audio system
Sound Output Mode: Surround Sound
Built-in Decoders: Dolby Pro Logic, THX Surround EX decoder, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, THX Ultra 2, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder
Audio D/A Converter: 24bit / 192kHz
THX certified: Yes
Digital Sound Processor (DSP): Yes
DSP Presets: Movie, Music
Response Bandwidth: 5 - 20000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Input Impedance: 50 kOhm
Input Sensitivity: 2 V
Timer: Sleep
Display Dimmer: Yes
Connectors
Headphone Jack: Yes
Audio system
Additional Features: On-screen display, gold plated connectors, THX Ultra certified, upgradeable firmware, in-line crossover
Connectors
Coaxial Digital Input: Yes
Coaxial Digital Output: Yes
Optical Digital Input: Yes
Optical Digital Output: Yes
Radio
Type: Radio tuner - AM/FM - digital
Preset Station Qty: 40 preset stations
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 15000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Remote control
Type: Universal remote control - infrared
Features: LCD display, learning
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Manufacturer's product description
The B & K Reference 50 controller puts you in control. This incredibly versatile preamp/tuner processor sets new standards of performance. When coupled with matching B & K amplifiers of your power choice, the experience is simply awesome, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, THX Ultra2, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo: 6 and many more music and movie formats are all brought to you with incredible precision. State-of-the-art processing and state-of-the-art control. The Reference 50 preamp/tuner processor brings the movie theater experience to you. This discrete controller delivers the finest in audio reproduction available at the touch of a button. Movies simply come to life before your eyes and ears. Combining ultra high-grade digital circuits with processing using DigitalDNA technology from Motorola (56367- DSP), the Reference 50 delivers an unprecedented level of performance to your system. The Reference 50 is the pinnacle of B & K's remarkable design of future proofing B & K's products. The engineers at B & K have earned a reputation of designing its products to be able to be upgraded internally as new technologies evolve. Through software and hardware upgradeability the Reference 50 redefines value. Upgradeability is not a guarantee, it is a methodology of designing, engineering and manufacturing products that allows B & K to offer future upgrades if the enhancements to the processing of audio signals and changes in technology have widespread support in the industry and are economically viable. The B & K Reference 50 represents cutting edge technology today, and tomorrow.
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