PR-SC885

About the PR-SC885

The Onkyo PR-SC885 is a high-performance 7.1-channel preamp/processor certified to THX Ultra2 standards, suitable for sophisticated home theater setups. It features stereo balanced audio inputs and eight balanced outputs, allowing configurations such as 7.1-channel surround or 5.1 with bi-amplification for front speakers. The unit includes four HDMI 1.3a inputs and two HDMI outputs for main and secondary displays, supporting advanced audio codecs like Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio via HDMI. Audio processing is handled by three Texas Instruments 32-bit DSP chips, with Burr Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs on all channels. It incorporates Audyssey MultEQ XT for room acoustic correction with up to eight measurement positions. Multi-zone support includes two additional 2.1-channel audio pre-outs for Zones 2 and 3, with video outputs for Zone 2. Additional features include HD Radio, XM and Sirius satellite radio inputs, and an optional iPod dock. However, it lacks network functionality and USB media access. The unit weighs approximately 29.8 lbs and measures 17.1" x 7.6" x 17.7". It was released around 2007 and is no longer in production.