Electrifying Performance, Endless Integration
For seamless sound in big rooms, there’s no substitute for power. The DRX-5.3 delivers with exhilarating dynamics and dazzling detail through your choice of 3D speaker layout optimized for the IMAX® Enhanced* experience. Built like a tank and loaded with network and pro-installer features, this receiver is for cinephiles serious about sound. *Enabled with a future firmware update.
Features
Hear the sound filmmakers intended. This IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver features DTS:X sound technology optimized for the IMAX® signature experience, reproducing the full dynamic range of IMAX theatrical sound-mixes available with digitally re-mastered IMAX Enhanced content. A pre-set IMAX Mode reproduces audio at the highest levels and delivers an unmatched IMAX sound experience. Requires a free firmware update.
Hear the sound filmmakers intended. This IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver features DTS:X sound technology optimized for the IMAX® signature experience, reproducing the full dynamic range of IMAX theatrical sound-mixes available with digitally re-mastered IMAX Enhanced content. A pre-set IMAX Mode reproduces audio at the highest levels and delivers an unmatched IMAX sound experience. Requires a free firmware update.
THX spends 40-60 hours testing over 2000 data points ensuring that this receiver is capable of meeting rigorous audio and video performance standards for reference level, distortion free playback and includes THX Loudness Plus technology to bring out intricate details at lower listening levels.
THX spends 40-60 hours testing over 2000 data points ensuring that this receiver is capable of meeting rigorous audio and video performance standards for reference level, distortion free playback and includes THX Loudness Plus technology to bring out intricate details at lower listening levels.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
When playing any Dolby® format, engaging Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers. Requires a free firmware update.
Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for an immersive three-dimensional sound-space through 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 channels. Connect an outboard power amp via 11.2-multichannel pre-outs and enjoy seamless top-to-bottom, side-to-side, and front-back coverage with four in-ceiling speakers and seven floor-standers. Individual sounds aren’t tied to channels and move naturally around your audience.
Perfect for Custom Installation
Integra products are designed and engineered to meet the demands of leading custom installers. CI Centric features such as Web Setup, Onboard HDMI Diagnostics, and compatibility with Remote Monitoring systems like OVRC Pro and Domotz make Integra AVRs the choice of the modern integrator. Optional rack mount kits provide a clean, finished look when installed in racks and cabinets, while a unique bright white back panel facilitates connections in hard-to-reach areas.
Additional Features
A step up in the DRX series, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) is applied to Front L/R channels to remove pulse noise generated in D/A conversion and allows the sound wave to be reproduced with extremely high fidelity for a smooth analog signal.
Hear your music library as never before. High-Resolution means studio quality sound recording to extract additional elements, nuances and details far beyond the capabilities of standard CD to virtually put you in the room with your favorite musician. Integra makes it incredibly easy to access and enjoy audio files mastered in high-resolution (up to 192kHz/24-bit) stored on a computer, media server, network-attached storage (NAS) or USB thumb drive with zero loss in audio quality. Virtually every hi-resolution and lossless format is supported- 2.8 or 5.6 MHz DSD, as well as gapless playback of FLAC, WAV, ALAC and WMA files. Premium quality 384 kHz/32-bit digital-to-analog converter from AKM features unique low-distortion technologies to further ensure effortless high-quality playback and excellent sound quality.
The DRX-5.3’s HDMI specifications and HDCP 2.3 compatibility support the latest formats being released by Hollywood. The latest HDMI specs offer a significant increase in bandwidth (up to 18Gbps) to for full UltraHD support of features such as 4:4:4 color space and 4K@50/60 (2160p), which is 4 times the clarity of 1080p/60 video resolution. The DRX-5.3 enables transmission of Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats, with BT.2020 support, and provides enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image.
The Integra Control Pro app for iPod touch®/iPhone,® Android, and Kindle devices is a convenient way to control your home entertainment from anywhere within wireless range. The app has a clear graphical interface to control playback, adjust settings and handle content across multiple zones. The app serves hi-res, lossless, and compressed audio files (including 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, Dolby® TrueHD and more) to the DRX-5.3 from your mobile devices, and gives it stunning sound.
No matter what you’re listening to, it will sound powerfully full, clean and clear. A premium-quality AK4458 digital-to-analog converter from Asahi Kasei implements unique low-distortion filtering technologies for clear sound, and unlocks the full potential of any audio format, including compressed, lossless, and hi-res audio (MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD 11.2 MHz, and Dolby TrueHD).
AccuEQ Advance conducts two measurements- one to set the level, the other to set the distance and crossover for ALL speakers, including the subwoofer. In the second round of measurements, your room’s sonic characteristics are evaluated. Using this information, AccuEQ is able to prevent standing waves from forming by adjusting frequency response. The technology also detects and compensates for background noise, such as the hum from an HVAC, to ensure accurate equalization.
The DRX-5.3 features Powered Zones 2 and 3 to bring audio to speakers connected to the receiver into a second room or third room. Zone 2 Pre/Line Out, for HDMI Inputs 1 through 3, is also included for use with an outboard amp. The DRX-5.3 also includes a Zone 2 DAC (supporting all HDMI inputs), Coax and Optical Inputs (2-CH PCM), Network (including Spotify*), and USB audio sources. There are also maximum power and power on volume settings for the Main Zone to further customize your listening experience and help get the best performance out of your speakers. The DRX-5.3 also includes a Whole House Audio Mode- which allows you to turn on and synchronize all audio zones with a single button push of a single button- Now that’s convenience!
Once the receiver is connected to Sonos Connect, any music or source can be sent from the Sonos app to the receiver. The receiver can be grouped to other Sonos devices on the network or it can be used independently.
*Requires a free firmware update.
Chromecast built-in makes it super easy to stream music from your smartphone, tablet, Mac® or Windows® laptop, or Chromebook™ to the Integra DRX-5.3. Control playback, create party modes and connect with other Chromecast built-in devices by simply using your voice via Google Home or the Google Home App to share and control content throughout the home with ease.
Furthermore, devices with the Google Assistant built-in, can control music on the DRX-5.3 by voice as well.
Apple AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music or podcasts to multiple audio devices throughout your home using any Apple device or by asking Siri – and it all stays in perfect sync. Create multi-room groups or stream to just one device.
The DRX-5.3 has Chromecast built-in for audio and Apple AirPlay 2* technologies built in. Stream virtually any audio from a smartphone, tablet or PC to your home theater for powerful sound.
With Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer(Deezer HiFi) and TuneIn built-in**, you can select a station and search for music available on these services via the Integra Control Product app & Integra Music Control app (for Amazon Music) on your smartphone or tablet. The free Integra Control Pro app puts a range of streaming options at your fingertips, from universal Hi-Res Audio via network-attached devices to internet streaming services to music on your smartphone and tablet.
Specs
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, IEC) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA) |
180 W / Channel (6 Ω) 215 W / Channel (6 Ω) |
| Dynamic Power | 250W / Channel (3 Ω) 220W / Channel (4 Ω) 130W / Channel (8 Ω) |
| THD (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) | 0.08% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Half Power) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance | 200 mV rms / 47 k-Ω (LINE/Unbalance) 3.5 mV rms / 47 k-Ω (Phono MM) |
| Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vrms / 470 Ω (Subwoofer Pre Out) 200 mV rms/470 Ω (Zone 2 Pre-/Line Out/Zone B Line Out) |
| Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%) |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 100 kHz / +1 dB-3 dB (Direct Mode) |
| Tone Control | ±10dB, 20 Hz (Bass) ±10dB, 20 kHz (Treble) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) 80 dB (Phono) |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 Ω – 16 Ω |
| Input Sensitivity / Output Level and Impedance | 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Component Pb/Pr) 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Composite) |
| Tuning Frequency Range | FM 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz FM 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz (Taiwan Model) AM 522/530 kHz – 1,611/1,710 kHz AM 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (Taiwan Model) |
| Power Supply | AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz (Taiwan Model) |
| Power Consumption | 870 W 850 W (Taiwan Model) |
| Stand-by Power Consumption | 0.15 W |
| Dimensions (W X H X D) | 435 x 198 x 388.5 mm |
| Weight | 14.0 kg |