Harman Kardon AVR 520

A/V receiver with Dolby Digital, DTS-ES, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround format that DVD, DBS, and VHS can dish out, thanks to built-in Dolby® Digital, DTS-ES™, and Dolby Pro Logic™ II decoding. You also get H/K's exclusive Logic 7® modes, which let you transform any stereo or surround source into cinematic 5.1- or 7.1-channel sound. And thanks to the AVR 520's high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amp design, 75 watts x 5 channels (85 x 2 stereo) of clean H/K power, and high-resolution 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters, you'll always enjoy powerful, precise sound. Talk about convenience features! The AVR 520's EzSet™ remote features a built-in SPL sensor that lets it automatically balance the levels of your home theater speakers — it's even backlit for easy use in the dark. An on-screen display makes operation a breeze. Dual-room/dual-source audio capability lets you enjoy surround sound in your main listening room while a housemate listens to a different stereo source in another room (receiver or powered speakers required for second room). There's even a separate remote for second room use. H/K has also made sure you'll never suffer a hookup shortage with the AVR 520 — it's got tons of ins and outs, component video switching for 2 sources, and even front-panel jacks (coaxial digital, plus A/V with S-video) that are switchable for use as inputs or outputs! You also get 7.1-channel direct inputs for adding high-resolution audio sources like SACD or DVD-Audio, and 7.1-channel pre-out/main-in jacks for adding external amps or processors down the road. The AVR 520 even features built-in MP3 decoding. If you've got a computer with a sound card that can send and MP3 bitstream through and optical or coaxial digital connection, you'll be able to enjoy PC audio through your main A/V system!