Cary Audio Cinema 12 Preamplifier / Surround Sound Processor Silver

In meticulous like new condition, with all manufacturer provided accessories (including a large remote, small remote, setup microphone, user manual), and original box.

This is an audiophile quality preamp for both 2-channel music and home cinema.

I am the first owner. Purchased 2.5 years ago.
It is in like brand new condition.
Comes from a smoke-free and pet-free house.

(I will double box when shipping.)

Utilizing the Cirrus Logic CS49700 series chipset and HDMI v1.4a, the Cinema 12 has the ability to properly decode and playback both the raw bitstream and lossless linear PCM signals from the latest high resolution formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
To increase audio performance beyond that of the Cinema 11a, the Cinema 12 offers the very latest Burr Brown 32 bit/192 kHz surround DAC chips for the most impressive surround separation and steering, and the most accurate audio decoding. The Cinema 12 has the ability to set separate Listener Profile speaker settings for playback of Music and Movies.

The Cinema 12 uses the best available components in the audio circuit, resulting in extraordinary sound quality, which is a trademark of Cary Audio Design products. The Cinema 12 also contains an HD radio tuner for the highest resolution signals from FM broadcasts. Add to this an all new programmable remote and without question, the Cinema 12 is the highest performing home theater processor available today.

Highlights

It offers 12 sets of inputs on the rear panel. Input number One is either a balanced digital input or an analog XLR stereo input pair. These balanced inputs can be set to BYPASS for pure stereo reproduction or they can be set to process the incoming signal for surround sound playback. Inputs number Two through Eight are either Toslink digital, coaxial digital or RCA stereo analog inputs. There are also four HDMI v1.4a inputs.

The Cinema 12 has remote turn on triggers for power amplifiers or other devices. It features IR and RS 232 port inputs, and discrete command codes for infra red or RS 232 controls. The second zone outputs and the 7.1 RCA analog outputs are highlighted by a white surrounding to clearly distinguish them from the RCA inputs. Second zone operation offers a digital output and an RCA stereo analog pair of outputs. The Cinema 12 has 1 HDMI v1.4a output.

Sound decoding modes offered are Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DHTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS NEO 96/24 and the music modes from both Dolby and DTS.

The front panel has a headphone jack for private listening that offers the Dolby Headphone circuit for private playback of your favorite movies or music in surround sound. All set up functions are shown in the front panel display to make set up without an external video display easy.

The clean industrial design harmonizes well with any of our award winning DVD players and power amplifiers.

The Cinema 12 is the ultimate in surround sound processors. Utilizing the Cirrus Logic CS49700 series chipset and HDMI v1.4a inputs, the Cinema 12 has the ability to properly decode and playback both the raw bitstream and lossless linear PCM signals from the latest high resolution formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. The Cinema 12 has the ability to set separate Listener Profile speaker settings for playback of Music and Movies. The Cinema 12 uses the absolute highest quality components available within the audio circuit, resulting in extraordinary sound quality, which is a known trademark of Cary Audio Design products. The Cinema 12 also contains an HD radio tuner for the highest resolution signals from FM broadcasts.

The Cinema 12 was designed for ease of use whether in normal home surround sound systems or in more complex custom installations. It has an independent 2nd zone so you can experience surround sound in your main home theater room as well as 2nd zone stereo sound in a different location. A separate 2nd zone remote handset comes standard with the Cinema 12 so full control of the input source selection in each of the two zones is at your fingertips.

All Main zone audio output connectors have 32 bit/192 kHz D/A converters operating in dual differential mode for excellent sound quality and high dynamic range. In addition, the Cinema 12 includes 7.1 channel XLR balanced audio outputs for the Main zone if you are using a power amplifier equipped with balanced input connections.

The Cinema 12 was designed to remain viable in a future of rapidly emerging and changing digital technologies. It has a rear panel RS-232 serial port connector that provides for home automation serial control, and also allows us to provide flash memory upgrades.

We firmly believe in high performance products that offer incredible value for the money. With its leading edge technology, exceptional sound performance and ease of use, the Cinema 12 is without question, the highest performing surround sound processor available today

Features
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital EX
DTS ES 6.1 Discrete
DTS NEO 96/24, Matrix Surround for 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1
Cirrus Logic CS49700 decoder chipset
One Multi Channel Analog bypass input for SACD or DVD-Audio analog sources
Auto set up with included microphone
4 HDMI v1.4a supporting Deep Color and 3D
7 coaxial
7 TOSLINK
1 XLR digital inputs
7 RCA analog input pairs
1 XLR analog input pair
2nd zone audio analog and digital outputs
1 HDMI v1.4a output
RCA and XLR preamplifier outputs
HD and FM/AM radio
Silver faceplate
Includes pre-programmed remote control with extensive macro capabilities.