Brand: Rotel
The Rotel RC-971 is a high-end audio component, specifically a preamp/processor, designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and provide advanced connectivity options for home theater and multi-zone audio systems. Its key features include:1. Dual-zone processing: This allows for two separate audio sources, each with their own customization and distribution settings, to be output simultaneously.2. 4K video scaling: The RC-971 has the ability to scale 4K video sources to fit any display resolution, ensuring optimal picture quality.3. Advanced video processing: In addition to 4K upscaling, the preamp/processor features HDMI v2.0 connectivity, 3D pass-through, audio return, and Deep Color compatibility.4. Extensive connectivity: With 8 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs, users have ample connectivity options for all their entertainment devices. There are also numerous digital and analog audio inputs/outputs, including AES/EBU, coaxial and optical digital inputs, balanced and single-ended XLR audio outputs, as well as RCA and XLR inputs/outputs.5. Exceptional sound quality: The RC-971 incorporates high-quality audio components, such as double-grounded RCA jack connectors, a high-quality IC buffer, and an esoteric audio circuit design, resulting in clear, detailed, and dynamic audio reproduction.6. Easy-to-use interface: The preamp/processor has a crisp graphical user interface (GUI) for easy navigation, setup, and customization, as well as advanced configuration options for calibration and room correction.Overall, the Rotel RC-971 is a top-of-the-line audio component that provides exceptional sound quality, advanced connectivity, and advanced video and audio processing features for the most discerning audio and video enthusiasts.