SSP-800 Surround Sound  
Preamp/Processor  
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The SSP-800 is our highest performance processor. It is built on a flexible and powerful platform utilizing the most advanced digital processing for both audio and video signals. HDMI 1.3b, advanced 10-channel, and 5-band parametric EQ contribute to the SSP-800’s popularity.
model SSP-800
Inputs and outputs  
HDMI 1.3
Component
S video
Composite
COAX
Optical
Analog XLR
Analog RCA

DC trigger out
IR
CAN Bus
USB
RS-232

4 in / 2 out
2 in / 1 out
2 in
2 in
4 in / 1 out
4 in / 1 out
1 pair in / 5 pair out
1 set 7.1 in / 2 pair in / 5 pair out
2
1 in / 1 out
1 in / 1 out
1
1

Video measurements  
Input impedance



Output impedance


HDMI
75 ohms
Composite / s video / component

75 ohms
Component

Fully 1.3 compliant
supporting
1080p @ 24/50/60fps, 36-bit
deep color and xvYCC
Audio measurements  

Maximum output level




Maximum input level










Total harmonic distortion





Frequency response




Signal to noise ratio

8vrms
Single ended
15vrms
Balanced

2vrms
Single ended via DSP
6vrms
Single ended via bypass
4vrms
Balanced via DSP
12vrms
Balanced via bypass
Output impedance 56 ohms
Input impedance 100kohms

0.001%
Digital source / Bypassed analog source
0.002%
Processed analog source

20Hz – 200kHz <0.1dB
Stereo analog bypass
20Hz – 20kHz <0.2dB
All other sources

102dB
Bypassed analog source
100dB
Processed analog source
105dB
Digital source
video SSP-800
Audio formats  
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS-ES discrete
DTS 3/2/1
DTS 96/24
24bit/32-192kHz PCM
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio
 
Post processing modes  
Dolby pro logic IIx
DTS-ES matrix
DTS Neo:6
Mono
Mono plus
Stereo (downmix)
Music plus
Movie plus
Party
 
Video conversion  
Composite / s video to component and HDMI
Component (up to 720p-1080i) to component
Component up to 480p to HDMI
HDMI to HDMI

yes

yes
yes
yes
weights and measures  
Width
Depth

Height
Net weight
Gross weight
17.5” (444mm)
16.5” (419mm) excluding connectors
6.75” (172mm)
29lb. (13kg)
38lb. (17.25kg)

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