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Integra DHS-8.8

The Integra DHS-8.8 is Integra's first-entry into the HD-DVD market. It is a high-end HD-DVD player that, most notably, (1) includes a HQV Reon-VX video processor that upscales content to 1080p, and (2) the ability to stream multiple high-definition audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It has been timed with the release of the Integra DTR-8.8 a/v receiver and is designed to compliment its style and functionality.

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MSRP $1,099.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand Integra
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Pros:
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HQV Reon-VX video processing with upscaling to 1080p
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HDMI 1.3a output
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Streams Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD
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Supports 1080p/24Hz playback
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Cons:
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No DVD-Audio or SACD decoding
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Doesn't support mp3, jpg, wma media formats
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Expensive
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Rebadged Toshiba HD-XA2 (shown on back panel)
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Features

  • HD-DVD player / DVD upscaler
  • HQV Reon-VX video upscaling
  • High-definition audio streaming: TrueHD, DTS-HD MA
  • HDMI 1.3a output
  • 1080p/24Hz support
  • release: early 2008
  • price: $1099

Availability and Pricing

The DHS-8.8 will become available in early 2008 and has an MSRP of $1099. The DTR-8.8 receiver was released in September 2007 and can be found in stores now. Integra is a manufacturer of high-end home theater electronics and falls under the umbrella of Onkyo Corporation.

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Comments

1.  avatar hkhalil said:

this is a rebadged, more expensive Toshiba HD-XA2. if you look at the back panel picture you will see the following on the right hand side T-board-HDXA2. Why pay more for a Toshiba player???
Jan 04, 2008 5:33pm
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Erik

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November 27, 2007
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Pros

  • HQV Reon-VX video processing with upscaling to 1080p
  • HDMI 1.3a output
  • Streams Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD
  • Supports 1080p/24Hz playback

Cons

  • No DVD-Audio or SACD decoding
  • Doesn't support mp3, jpg, wma media formats
  • Expensive

Competitors

Erik prefers Toshiba HD-A35 over Integra DHS-8.8
Erik prefers Integra DHS-8.8 over Onkyo DV-HD805
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January 4, 2008
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Cons

  • Rebadged Toshiba HD-XA2 (shown on back panel)

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"this is a rebadged, more expensive Toshiba HD-XA2. if you look at the back panel picture you will see the following on the right hand side T-board-HDXA2. Why pay more for a Toshiba player???"
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