{"product_id":"outlaw-audio-model-975-7-1-channel-a-v-preamp-processor","title":"Outlaw Audio Model 975 7.1-Channel A\/V Preamp\/Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Outlaw Audio Model 975 is a compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1-channel A\/V preamp\/processor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for home theater enthusiasts who prefer dedicated separates over the amplifier section of a traditional AV receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in late 2012, the Model 975 was Outlaw Audio’s first HDMI-based surround processor. It handles lossless surround formats including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and provides full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1-channel preamp outputs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor connection to an external power amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith four HDMI 1.4 inputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs, multiple analog inputs, AM\/FM tuning, a 12V trigger, and RS-232 control, the Model 975 offers a straightforward way to build a separates-based theater system without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1-channel A\/V preamp\/processor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolby TrueHD decoding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDTS-HD Master Audio decoding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 HDMI 1.4 inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull 7.1-channel RCA preamp outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoaxial and optical digital inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple stereo analog inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V trigger output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-232 control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in AM\/FM tuner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for use with separate power amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a good fit for someone building an affordable separates-based home theater who already owns a multi-channel power amplifier. It would pair naturally with something like your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u0026amp;K Reference 200.7 S2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the customer dedicated processing and substantial external amplification without spending modern processor money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Model 975 predates current HDMI standards. Its HDMI 1.4 platform supports 1080p and 3D, but it does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot natively support modern 4K\/HDR passthrough, Dolby Atmos, or DTS\u003c\/span\u003e:X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Outlaw later offered an external solution specifically to work around the 4K limitations of legacy processors such as the 975.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-owned consignment piece. Please contact Olson’s HiFi for current cosmetic condition, remote availability, operating status, and included accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we like it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Model 975 is refreshingly simple. It gives someone the core benefits of an A\/V separates system—dedicated processing and the freedom to choose their own power amplifier—without the expense or complexity of a modern flagship processor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olson's HiFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789208219946,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/olsonshifi.com\/products\/outlaw-audio-model-975-7-1-channel-a-v-preamp-processor","provider":"Olson's HiFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}