JVC RX-805V (1991)
Documentation on the JVC RX-805V is thin. What survives points to a well-equipped early-1990s receiver. JVC marketed it in 1991. Period listings in HiFI-Stereo (April 1992, p.80) show a close variant, the RX-905VTN, sitting next to it in the receiver specials. That suggests a broader lineup of surround-capable models at the time.
The RX-805V is a digital surround system receiver rated at 100W RMS. It uses JVC's Dynamic Super-A circuitry, along with Dolby Surround Sound processing and a five-channel configuration. The front panel is built around an S.E.A. 7-band digital equalizer with a spectrum analyzer display. JVC put that kind of visual feedback on its higher-end gear in this era. A remote control was included, and the unit also handled video signal output, so it could act as the hub of a modest home-theater setup. Operating voltage is 220V.
Surviving examples show up now and then on the secondhand market. One recent listing asked $150. Another, likely in Chilean pesos, came in at $350.000. A service manual is available via HiFi Engine.
Known Specs
- Power output: 100W RMS
- Dolby Surround Sound, 5-channel
- Dynamic Super-A circuitry
- S.E.A. 7-band digital EQ with spectrum analyzer
- Remote control included
- Video signal output capable
- Operating voltage: 220V
- Variant model: RX-805VTN
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