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Integra DTC-9.8 - Blech!

Posted by Dalton on April 19, 2008 at 15:24:00:
I bought this Integra piece and a Rotel amp as a replacement for my Denon AVR-5800, primarily based on the rave reviews for the Integra. The fact that the Integra has been much sought-after and in short supply led me to believe that it was a bargain solution to upgrade to hdmi capability compared to a new Denon 5308.
What a mistake. The Integra sounds dreadful with SACD through the analog 5.1 inputs. It renders my entire SACD collection with the glassy midrange and flat soundstage typical of the worst CD playback. I've tried everything, and this thing is pure mid-fi all the way. The Denon AVR-5800's 5.1 analog input, with pure direct mode engaged, gives a much more natural and detailed sound than I gave it credit for. Maybe it's still mid-fi by most audiophiles' standards, but certainly at least the upper end of mid-fi.
So, back to the store with the Integra and Rotel! (Bet they'll be happy to see me...)
I don't recommend the Integra at all for a combined music/home theater multichannel system.