JBL new 2024 AV Receivers

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Looks like JBL has some new receivers to go with their more affordable line i understand. reasonably slim line which might suit some folk. funky looking design and class D i understand.. 

 

 

https://expressiveaudio.com/products/jbl-ma9100hp-8k-high-performance-av-receiver

 

https://www.jbl.com/home-electronics/JBLMA9100HPWHTAM.html

 

what hifi says they have denon in their sights ... looks like comes with ezset.... gosh that goes back to harman receivers from 20 years ago.. (come a long way since i am sure with app etc) plus dirac as option similar to denon/marantz do. 

https://www.whathifi.com/news/jbl-sets-its-sights-on-denon-with-its-new-range-of-8k-home-cinema-receivers

 

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Australian pricing, and when they will be available here still unknown. 

Still based on the Arcam platform, one would assume.

 

https://www.stereonet.com/uk/news/jbl-modern-audio-removes-home-cinema-pain-points

 

I will update on Aussie site once the distributor comfirms this information (around end of month they will know, apparently).

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what look like under hood

 

 

 

apparently looking to appeal to the younger audience with these ...