Introducing the Reference 70, B&K’s new state-of-the-art Home Theater Preamp Processor. The Reference 70 is easy to use, great sounding and delivers crystal clear High Definition video to your home theater. Simple to set-up and easy to use, the Reference 70 provides a level of sophistication and ease of use that is unparalleled in the industry. Today’s cutting edge technologies and performance, all at the touch of a button. Dolby Digital, DTS and B & K’s proprietary multi-channel stereo and surround modes deliver the best audio formats to you, with detail, clarity, tremendous bass and treble response. The Reference 70, state-of-the-art today and upgradable tomorrow.

B & K’s Reference 70 performance is based upon combining our in-house design expertise with the ingenuity of our partners at Freescale Semiconductor and Silicon Optix. Using the latest audio processor from Freescale Semiconductor and combining it with the Reon HQV high-performance video processor from Silicon Optix, we give you true video scaling up to 1080p with a musical performance to match. Sit back, relax and let the Reference 70 transport you to the theater or concert.

• Specification Reference 70
• Preamplifier Surround Outputs 7.1 RCA Type 7.1 Balanced (XLR)
• Surround Sound Processing Dolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Digital Surround-EX
• DTS / DTS-ES Discrete / NEO:6
• Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz
• Processor Type Freescale DSP 56371 (upgradable)
• Input Sensitivity 90 mV
• Signal to Noise Ratio 92 dB unbalanced / 98 dB balanced
• Input Impedance 10 kΩ
• Output Impedance 221 Ω
• Maximum Output Level 3V RMS
• User Presets 10 Video / 10 Audio / 40 Tuner
• Audio / Video Source Inputs 14 (6 HDMI)
• Balanced (XLR) Source Inputs 2 (1 Pair)
• Digital Coax / Optical Audio Inputs 8 Coax / 8 Optical / 1AES-EBU
• CK1.1 / 2.2 Keypad Compatible Yes
• Multi-channel Analog Inputs 5.1/ 7.1 (assignable)
• Tape Record Loop Outputs Yes
• RS-232 / Ethernet Controllable Yes
• AC Line Voltage 120 / 220 / 240 VAC (optional / switchable)
• Control Outputs Two 10 - 12VDC triggers @ 100mA
• Dimensions in Inches Width 17" or 19", Height 6.601”, Depth 15.087”
• Shipping Weight 32 lbs.
• Power Consumption 50 Watts
• Replacement Fuses AC Line - 2 Amp / 250 Volt Fast Blow
• Tuner Specifications
• Specification FM Section AM Section
• Frequency Range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz 520 - 1670 kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.25% Less than 0.3%
• Frequency Response 20 Hz - 15 kHz 300 Hz - 3kHz
• IHF (Usable) Sensitivity 12 dBf 28 dBf
• Alternate Chan. Selectivity 65 dB 30 dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio 70 dB 50 dB
• Antenna Input Impedance 75 Ω 300 Ω
• Mono/Stereo Sensitivity 15 / 35 dBf N/A
• Capture Ratio 2 dB N/A
• Video Specifications
• Frequency Response Composite / S-Video 20 Hz - 10 MHz
• Frequency Response Component Video 10 Hz - 75 MHz
• Input & Output Impedance 75 Ω / 75 Ω
• Composite / S-Video / Component - Inputs / Outputs 8 / 2 (Component)
• HDMI Inputs / Outputs 6 / 1
• Max. Input / Output - Composite / S-Video / Component Video 2V RMS into 75 Ω
• Video Processing Silicon Optix Reon V200
• HDMI Specifications 1.3b Compliant