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Outlaw Audio is updating the venerable RR2150 stereo receiver it introduced more than a decade ago with an internet-ready model that supports high resolution audio.

Due out in early June, the new RR2160 Retro Receiver ($799) is described as preserving the analog signal purity of its predecessor, while adding DLNA connectivity and high-resolution capabilities via coaxial and optical digital inputs. The receiver boasts a more powerful 110-watt stereo amplifier (FTC rated at 0.05% THD with both channels driven into 8 ohms), updated MC/MM phono input, high-performance HD Radio-capable AM/FM tuner, and internet radio (via network connection).

The heart of the updated RR2160 is a high-performance Burr Brown 192-kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for playing high-resolution music files. DNLA-capable servers can connect over a home network when the RR2160 is connected to the internet via Ethernet or a wireless bridge, while front- and rear-panel USB-A jacks support flash drives, and a rear-panel USB-B jack supports music stored on computers.

In addition to two coaxial and two optical digital inputs, the RR2160 has a minijack analog input and 1/4-inch headphone jack on its front panel plus four RCA analog inputs, a record output, an external processor loop, removable preamp-out/amp-in jumpers to accommodate an external power amplifier, and separate A/B speaker terminals for main and second-room audio.

The original RR2150 was the first stereo receiver to offer true bass management with a built-in electronic crossover, for use with a subwoofer. The new RR2160 continues that feature with a three-position control for optimal integration between your speakers and (and up to two) subwoofers. In addition, there is also a front-panel bass EQ switch which, when activated, provides smaller bookshelf speakers a boost of 6 dB across a half-octave of bass.

Other highlights include a full-function, back-lit remote control, two 5-volt USB-A charging ports, two 12V-triggers, and IR input and output connections. Operating firmware is upgradable via the rear USB A jack.

"Since it was launched in 2005, the 2150 Retro Receiver has been one of our most popular products," said Outlaw Audio founder Peter Tribeman. "It is pure analog signal path had some digital options. However, given today’s advances in high resolution audio and DLNA home connectivity technology, we felt it was time to update and improve features, while preserving the best of the 2150's stereo simplicity and pure musicality."

For more information, visit outlawaudio.com.