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[H1] Casablanca Va
The updated Casablanca Va brings analog playback to a higher level of performance, unlike any prior Casablanca model. The standard Casablanca Va assembly includes the new Reference Balanced Analog Input Board. This new analog input card introduces two fully balanced stereo inputs on four XLR connectors to the Casablanca Va. All owners of state of the art analog devices will find a refined, open and fatigue free listening experience with the Analog Direct Mode on the Casablanca Va.
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[H3] Theta Digital Casablanca V Music and Cinema Controller (Gear Review)

[H3] THEATER BYTE REVIEW
It has been exactly three years since I weighed in on the Theta Digital Casablanca IVA and, during the interim, the Amplifiers Technology, Inc. team has not been resting on its collective laurels. Casablanca controllers have been manufactured for the past quarter-century and if you look at the chassis’ front panel, the only difference that you are likely to notice between the new Theta Digital Casablanca V and its predecessor the IVA is the logo on the upper left corner.
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[H1] Prometheus

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[H1] CASABLANCA Va
[H3] Music and Cinema Controller

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[H2] Our Latest Processor

The updated Casablanca Va brings analog playback to a higher level of performance, unlike any prior Casablanca model. The standard Casablanca Va assembly includes the new Reference Balanced Analog Input Board. This new analog input card introduces two fully balanced stereo inputs on four XLR connectors to the Casablanca Va. All owners of state of the art analog devices will find a refined, open and fatigue free listening experience with the Analog Direct Mode on the Casablanca Va.
The Casablanca Va offers 18 discrete channels of immersive audio playback. Since 1996, upgrades for the highly acclaimed Casablanca processor have maintained our vision of a reference-worthy multi-channel audio processor with audiophile performance. The Casablanca Va will continue our tradition of allowing Casablanca processor models to now be updated to a Casablanca Va. Units originally released from 1996 onward can now be updated to today’s standards.
Today’s Casablanca Va features the new DIRAC System 3 software and includes the ability to store 6 Dirac filter configurations and support for 8 immersive audio channels plus wide speaker locations.
The Casablanca continues to be assembled in the USA. Each Casablanca is individually made to order and fully tested in the USA.
Contact Theta Digital by phone (323) 278-0001 or email ([email protected]) for pricing.

[H4] Specifications

[H5] Digital Input Section (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz compatible)
Audio Inputs (digital input board) 9: 4 S/PDIF Coaxial (RCA), 4 S/PDIF Optical (Toslink), 1 AES/EBU (XLR)Audio Outputs (digital input board) 2: digital tape out: 1 S/PDIF Coaxial (RCA) 1 S/PDIF Optical (Toslink)Other Inputs (digital input board) 1: USB for Dirac Live® 96 kHz CalibrationOther Outputs (digital input board) 2: Volume Data (RCA) – For use with the Generation VIII Series 3
[H5] Analog Input Section – New Reference Balanced Analog Input Board
Inputs 4 stereo pair, 2 pair on XLR, 2 pair on RCA jacksInput Level 200 mV RMS minimum, 18 V RMS maximumInput Impedance XLR: 47k ohms, RCA: 6k ohmsOutputs 1 stereo pair on RCA jacks for analog tape outRecord Output Impedance 75 ohmsA / D Conversion 24-bit Delta-Sigma at 96 kHzFrequency response ±0.2 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHzTHD+Noise XLR: <0.003% (AD-DA), <0.0008% (Direct), RCA: <0.002% (AD-DA), <0.0007% (Direct)Signal to Noise Ratio >95dB (AD-DA), >105dB (Direct)Residual Noise XLR: <40uV (AD-DA), <20uV (Direct), RCA: <50uV (AD-DA), <30uV (Direct)Dynamic Range 120 dBInput volume control Theta proprietary switched resistor network in the analog domain
[H5] Processing (DSP) Section
Channels SupportedLeft, Right, & Center FrontsLeft & Right WidesLeft & Right Surrounds, Left & Right Rear SurroundsLeft & Right Front & Rear HeightsLeft & Right Front, Middle, & Rear TopsUp To 5 Subwoofers with a common signal but with independent delays and levels per outputUp to 18 Discrete Channels
* Height, Top, and Wide speaker locations are only compatible with the Xtreme D-3 and Premium 3 Balanced D/A output cards.
Speaker Layouts Supported18 Speaker Locations – 9.1.8, 9.3.6, 9.5.4, 7.3.8, 7.5.6, 5.5.8
Supported Audio Technologies & CodecsDolby Atmos®, Dolby Audio™ (supporting Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital, Dolby Surround™)DTS:X®, DTS-HD® Master Audio™, DTS® Neural:X™
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS:X, the DTS:X logo, DTS-HD Master Audio,DTS-HD, and the DTS-HD logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ModesDirect, Upmix, Multi Channel Stereo, Stereo, Mono, and Analog Direct.The Upmix Mode offers Dolby® Surround® and DTS® Neural:X™.Analog Direct will bypass all PCM processing, NO DIRAC ROOM CORRECTION in ANALOG DIRECT MODE 2 channel playback only.
EQ DIRAC 3 Room Correction with storage for 6 filter configurations and support for 8 immersive audio channels.
Crossovers Separate crossovers for each of the following channel pairs:Left & Right Front channels share crossover settings.Center Front has its own crossover settings.Left & Right Wide channels share crossover settings.Left & Right Surround channels share crossover settings.Left & Right Rear Surround channels share crossover settings.The ten Height & Top channels share the same crossover setting.All Subwoofers share the same crossover settings.The crossover points are 40Hz to 200Hz in 10Hz steps for all the above channels.The crossover slope can be either 12dB or 24dB per octave, configurable as (LP/HP) 12dB/12dB, 24dB/24dB, or 24dB/12dB.
LFE Phase adjustment (0, 180 degrees), level adjustment (0dB to -30dB, off)
Delays There is individual channel delay of 0 to 50 feet for the set up and calibration of a system.   There is a master signal delay of up to 320 miliseconds to adjust for different video program material.
[H5] Control Section
RS232 Complete ability to control and read status of every operational parameter of unit. Connections provided: RJ-45, DB-9, USBIR Receiver 3.5mm stereo phone jack (rear panel), unmodulated.IR Receiver Front panel IR window for hand-held remote control.Remote Power 4 rear panel 3.5mm mono phone jacks: +12 VDC triggered (Can be set to Pulse or Continuous DC), pulse time variable from 0 to 255 mSec. Up to 100 mA each. See page 77 of Operator’s Manual for more detail.
[H5] Video Section
HDMI Input/Output cardHDMI Input Four (4) HDMI 2.0b compatible inputs with HDCP 2.3 and includes full HDR capability. 4k @ up to 60Hz Supported.HDMI Output One (1) HDMI 2.0b compatible output with HDCP 2.3 and includes full HDR capability. eARC Supported.
Designed around ITE Technology’s 600 MHz IT6634 HDMI transceivers, the HDMI I/O connections support 4K @ 24/30/50/60 Hz with HDCP 2.3 on all inputs and outputs for high-value 4K HDMI content. HDR video is also supported in Dolby Vision, HDR/HDR-10 and HLG formats. In the Casablanca menus, 4k/UHD support can be disabled on each input to mitigate any compatibility issues that arise with older HDMI sources.
[H5] Miscellaneous
Power Requirements 117 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 120 watts with all options installedDimensions 19″W x 16″D x 7.5″H (483 x 406 x 191 mm)Weight 43 Lbs (19.5 Kg) Stand alone, 50 Lbs (22.7 Kg) Boxed with accessoriesEnvironment Operating Temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)Storage Temperature: -22° to 167° F (-30° to 75° C)Relative Humidity: 95% maximum without condensationRemote Control 1 Pre-programmed and learning hand-held, battery powered control unit uses 2 AA batteries

[H5] DAC Cards

[H5] Xtreme D-3 Balanced D/A Card (Available in 2, 4, or 6 Channel Configurations)
Miscellaneous D / A Conversion 24-bit, 192K. One Stereo PCM-1792A DAC per channel (6 per board) configured for true differential operation.Volume Control Theta proprietary switched resistor network in the analog domain.Digital Filter 8x oversampling Theta proprietary FIR filter running on FPGA .Single-Ended Output NoneSample Rates Supported 32KHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.1 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.2, 192 kHz.Balanced Output SpecificationsOutput Impedance 100 Ohms.Maximum Output Level 20 Vrms balanced.Frequency Response 20 Hz-40 kHz, ± 0.025 dB, Ref. 1KHz.THD+Noise Less than 0.0006% @ 1KHz, maximum output level.Dynamic Range 120 dB minimum, 20 KHz bandwidth, Ref. 1KHZ, A-weighted.Signal to Noise Ratio 120 dB, A-weighted referenced to rated output.Crosstalk -105dB Right – Left, >-120dB Center-Left @ 20KHz.
[H5] Premium 3 Balanced D/A Card (available in 6 channel configuration)
Miscellaneous D / A Conversion 24-bit, 192K. One Stereo PCM-1796 DAC per channel (6 per board) configured for true differential operation.Volume Control Theta proprietary switched resistor network in the analog domain.Digital Filter 8x oversampling Theta proprietary FIR filter running on FPGA .Single-Ended Output NoneSample Rates Supported 32KHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.1 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.2, 192 kHz.Balanced Output SpecificationsOutput Impedance 100 Ohms.Maximum Output Level 20 Vrms balanced.Frequency Response 20 Hz-40 kHz, ± 0.025 dB, Ref. 1KHz.THD+Noise Less than 0.0007% @ 1KHz, maximum output level.Dynamic Range 115 dB minimum, 20 KHz bandwidth, Ref. 1KHZ, A-weighted.Signal to Noise Ratio 115 dB, A-weighted referenced to rated output.Crosstalk -105dB Right – Left, >-115dB Center-Left @ 20KHz.

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Casablanca Va Music and Cinema Controller
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Phone: +1 (323) 278-0001

[H1] Prometheus
[H3] Amplifier

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[H2] Manna From the Gods
A collaboration between Dave Reich, Theta Digital’s chief engineer and Bruno Putzeys, class D “Wonderkind” of Hypex fame, Prometheus marks a fundamental departure in our amplifier philosophy. Rather than design amplifiers that highlight the amp/speaker interface and demand careful consideration when choosing the corresponding transducer, Prometheus is completely load agnostic.The frequency response is load invariant. Harmonic distortion, at less than 0.01% at 500 watts RMS full-band at 4 ohms is virtually non-existent. The same is true for IMD.
“First Watt” advocates will happily note THD+N at one watt is lower by a factor of 10: < 0.001%. Notable also is the fact that Prometheus shares with its other N-Core 1200 brethren the lowest output impedance (and highest damping factor) of any amplifier every built. To say that Prometheus exerts the iron-hand of speaker control is a masterpiece of understatement.
In true Theta Digital tradition, Reich and cohorts researched virtually every possible power source before settling on a huge linear supply. For proof, one need only look at the immense 1.44kva toroidal power transformer. Such a dramatic power source insures that Prometheus can deliver full output for any desired duration. All day and all night? No problem.
Parts quality continues in adherence to strict Theta hierarchy. Use only the best parts: Check. Use them the right way: Check. Make the amplifier absolutely beautiful both inside and out: Check.
In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. In our Theta Digital mythology, Reich and Putzeys stole amplifier perfection from the gods and gave it to music lovers everywhere.
Contact Theta Digital by phone (323) 278-0001 or email ([email protected])  for pricing.

[H2] Manna From the Gods

A collaboration between Dave Reich, Theta Digital’s chief engineer and Bruno Putzeys, class D “Wonderkind” of Hypex fame, Prometheus marks a fundamental departure in our amplifier philosophy. Rather than design amplifiers that highlight the amp/speaker interface and demand careful consideration when choosing the corresponding transducer, Prometheus is completely load agnostic.The frequency response is load invariant. Harmonic distortion, at less than 0.01% at 500 watts RMS full-band at 4 ohms is virtually non-existent. The same is true for IMD.
“First Watt” advocates will happily note THD+N at one watt is lower by a factor of 10: < 0.001%. Notable also is the fact that Prometheus shares with its other N-Core 1200 brethren the lowest output impedance (and highest damping factor) of any amplifier every built. To say that Prometheus exerts the iron-hand of speaker control is a masterpiece of understatement.
In true Theta Digital tradition, Reich and cohorts researched virtually every possible power source before settling on a huge linear supply. For proof, one need only look at the immense 1.44kva toroidal power transformer. Such a dramatic power source insures that Prometheus can deliver full output for any desired duration. All day and all night? No problem.
Parts quality continues in adherence to strict Theta hierarchy. Use only the best parts: Check. Use them the right way: Check. Make the amplifier absolutely beautiful both inside and out: Check.
In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. In our Theta Digital mythology, Reich and Putzeys stole amplifier perfection from the gods and gave it to music lovers everywhere.
Contact Theta Digital by phone (323) 278-0001 or email ([email protected])  for pricing.

[H1] General Specifications

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Analog Audio Inputs1 Single-ended RCA jack.1 Balanced (XLR) jack.
Input Impedance47 kOhms. Single-Ended or Balanced, for each phase.
Input sensitivity(Single-Ended) 1.825V RMS input for 250W into 8 ohms.(Balanced) 1.825V RMS input for 250W into 8 ohms.
Gain(Single-Ended) or (Balanced) 27.8 dB
Polarity(Single-Ended) Non-Inverting.(Balanced) Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting Output.
Analog Audio Outputs2 balanced outputs (Cardas Type) suitable for bi-wiring.
Modes/ProcessesStandby: Amplifier is ready to be turned on via front panel switch or remote trigger..Overcurrent, D.C., and/or thermal protection: amplifier will cycle.Catastrophic D.C. or output stage failure: Amplifier will shutdown.
Power Output8 Ohms: 250W RMS (24 dBW) with less than 0.01% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; 300W RMS (24.77 dBW) with less than 1.0% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; 350W RMS (25.44 dBW) with less than 1.0% THD, 1 kHz; 395W RMS (25.97 dBW) with less than 1% THD, 1 kHz, Burst Mode4 Ohms: 500W RMS (27 dBW) with less than 0.01% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; 700W RMS (28.45 dBW) with less than 1.0% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; 800W RMS (29 dBW) with less than 1% THD, 1 kHz, Burst Mode2 Ohms: 850W RMS (29.24 dBW) with less than 0.01% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; 950W RMS (29.78 dBW) with less than 1.0% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Frequency Response+0, -.5 dB 0 Hz to 20 kHz; Load Independent.
Damping Factor>6500 at 100 Hz; >2500 (minimum) at any frequency up to and including 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio124 dB referenced to rated output (A-Weighted)
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements117 VAC, 10A Slo Blo main fuse, 230 VAC, 6A Slo Blo main fuse, 50-60 Hz.
Power ConsumptionLess than 1W @ Standby; <40W @ idle; <12ooW maximum.(950W; 2 ohms)
Trigger Input5-12 VDC; Steady State
Dimensions9 1/16″ W x 13 7/8″ H x 20″ D (230 x 346 x 508 mm)
Weight54.5 Lbs. Stand alone (24.6 kg)64 Lbs. Boxed with accessories (29 kg)
Maximum Operating TemperatureInternal: 176° F (80° C)Room: 131° F (55° C)

[H5] Analog Audio Inputs
1 Single-ended RCA jack.1 Balanced (XLR) jack.
Input Impedance47 kOhms. Single-Ended or Balanced, for each phase.
Input sensitivity(Single-Ended) 1.825V RMS input for 250W into 8 ohms.(Balanced) 1.825V RMS input for 250W into 8 ohms.
Gain(Single-Ended) or (Balanced) 27.8 dB
Polarity(Single-Ended) Non-Inverting.(Balanced) Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting Output.

[H5] Analog Audio Outputs
1 Single-ended RCA jack.1 Balanced (XLR) jack.
Input Impedance47 kOhms. Single-Ended or Balanced, for each phase.
Input sensitivity(Single-Ended) 1.825V RMS input for 250W into 8 ohms.(Balanced) 1.825V RMS input for 250W into 8 ohms.
Gain(Single-Ended) or (Balanced) 27.8 dB
Polarity(Single-Ended) Non-Inverting.(Balanced) Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting Output.

[H5] Miscellaneous
Power Requirements117 VAC, 10A Slo Blo main fuse, 230 VAC, 6A Slo Blo main fuse, 50-60 Hz.
Power ConsumptionLess than 1W @ Standby; <40W @ idle; <12ooW maximum.(950W; 2 ohms)
Trigger Input5-12 VDC; Steady State
Dimensions9 1/16″ W x 13 7/8″ H x 20″ D (230 x 346 x 508 mm)
Weight54.5 Lbs. Stand alone (24.6 kg)64 Lbs. Boxed with accessories (29 kg)
Maximum Operating TemperatureInternal: 176° F (80° C)Room: 131° F (55° C)

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[H1] Our Featured Products

Casablanca Va Music and Cinema Controller
Prometheus Amplifier
Dreadnaught D Amplifier
Generation VIII Series 3

[H1] Contact Us

Theta Digital
901 S. Greenwood Ave. Suite L
Montebello CA 90640
USA
Phone: +1 (323) 278-0001

[H1] Dreadnaught D
[H3] Amplifier

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[H2] Inspired by Greatness
Adding the letter “D” to our Dreadnaught modular multi-channel amplifier model serves dual purposes. “D” is not only the 4th letter of the alphabet, it is also the amplifier class used in our new masterwork.
The Dreadnaught D brings the world-class performance of Theta Digital’s Prometheus monoblock amplifiers to users who require the finest multi-channel performance plus world-class flexibility.
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[H5] Analog Audio Inputs
1 Single-ended (RCA) per channel on each module.
1 Balanced (XLR) per channel on each module.
Input Impedance
47 kOhms. Single-Ended or Balanced, each phase.
Input sensitivity
Mono or Stereo module:
(Single-ended) 1.825V RMS input for 225W into 8 ohms.
(Balanced) 1.825V RMS input for 225W into 8 ohms.
Mono Bridged module
(Single-ended or Balanced) 1.825V RMS input for 500W into 8 ohms
Gain
(Single-Ended or Balanced) 27.8dB.
Polarity
(Single-ended) Non-Inverting.
(Balanced) Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting Output.

[H5] Analog Audio Outputs
One balanced output with 5-way binding posts per channel.
Modes/Processes
Standby: Amplifier is ready to be turned on via front panel switch or remote trigger.
Overcurrent, D.C., and/or thermal protection: Amplifier will cycle.
Catastrophic D.C. or output stage failure: Amplifier will shut down.
Power Output
Mono or Stereo Module
8 ohms: 225W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz:
4 ohms: 375W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
2 ohms: 500W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Mono Bridged Module
8 ohms: 500W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz4 ohms: 800W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Frequency Response
+0, -.5 dB 0Hz to 20 kHz, load independent.
Damping Factor
Greater than 6000 at 100 Hz; Greater than 2000 at any frequency up to and including 20 kHz.
Signal to Noise Ratio
120dB referenced to rated output (A-Weighted)
Crosstalk
-85 dB

[H5] Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
117V AC, 15A Slo BLo main fuse: 230V AC 8A Slo Blo main fuse; 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Less than 1W at Standby; less than 80W at idle; 1500W maximum by 2 when fully loaded
Trigger Input
5 to 12V DC; Steady State.
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 17 5/8 inches x 7 15/16 inches x 19 3/4 inches; 448 mm x 202mm x 502 mm
Weight
(fully loaded) 98.5 lbs; 44.8 kG
128 lbs with four stereo modules in the amplifier.
Maximum Operating Temperature
Internal: 176° F (80° C)
Room: 122° F (50° C)

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Casablanca Va Music and Cinema Controller
Prometheus Amplifier
Dreadnaught D Amplifier
Generation VIII Series 3

[H1] Contact Us

Theta Digital
901 S. Greenwood Ave. Suite L
Montebello CA 90640
USA
Phone: +1 (323) 278-0001