Specifications:

• Supported formats:
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby-EX
• Dolby Pro-Logic IIX
• DTS Digital
• DTS-ES
• DTS NEO:6
• PCM D/A conversion:  44.1K/16-bit to 192K/24-bit
• S/N: 90 dB (A weighted)
• THD+N:< 0.05%, typical 0.01%
• Video connections:  2 composite video, 2 s-video, 3 component video
• Component video support up to 1080i
• Digital audio input:  2 coaxial/optical, *1 CD coaxial (*video circuit off when CD input is selected)
• Analog audio input: **1 set of 7.1 analog input for SACD/DVD-A, 5 analog input, 1 analog record out. (**7.1 analog input act as 8-ch analog preamp)
• Input impedance: 47kOhm
• 7.1 RCA Outputs
• 4 XLR Outputs for  L, R, C, SW
• Dimension:  3.54" X 17" (19" with face plate) x 18" (H x W x L), 17.5 lb
• 12V trigger out
• Electrical:  AC 120/240VAC (auto detect), 20W
• Seamless integration with OPPO HM-31 through IR wire and remote control.

Note that AVP-17 is essentially the same as AVP-16 with a new chassis that matches MCH series.

AVP-17 is no longer in production.
We are working on future generation of AVP but we are unable to confirm any product information or release date. Any new AVP products are unlikely to be released before August 2010.  We recommend customers to purchase "best-of-breed" AVP to match our multi-channel amps. Some suggestions:
Anthem D2V, Marantz AV8003, Integra DHC-9.9, Onkyo PR-SC886, Denon DN-A710

NuForce AVP 17

Designed for simplicity and expandability, the AVP 17’s focus, as with all NuForce products, is on first-rate performance. The unit’s 7.1-channel analog inputs (8 total channels) have been designed to support the decoded output from present and future DVD players. With its video circuit off, the AVP-17 operates as a true audiophile-quality preamp. The internal DAC (44.1K/16-bit to 192K/24-bit) performs as well as the best stand-alone DACs available today. Those who listen to the AVP-17 are struck by its dynamic capability, smooth, lifelike midrange, and natural, grain-free treble. The deep, articulate bass provides plenty of kick for both music and movie soundtracks.

While it's certainly true that Dolby HD can be decoded and transmitted to the audio system via HDMI 1.3, HDMI transmissions necessitate interleaving audio and video data streams, thus introducing jitter to the encoding-decoding process.

With respect to Blu-Ray and HD DVD with built-in HD audio decoding, the audio system’s analog output is much likelier to provide superior audio performance. Discerning listeners have discovered that disabling HDMI audio from their DVD players improves the sound.

We soon expect to see Japanese manufacturers producing Blu-Ray players with high-performance audio output, once again demonstrating that, rather than decoding via HDMI, high-quality source components produce the best audio.

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