Theta Digital Adds Immersive Audio to Latest Version of Casablanca Processor

Theta Digital announced shipping of its latest Casablanca preamp and processor. The Casablanca IVa has been updated with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoders, 7.1.4-channel capability and revised circuit topology that removes the sample rate converter used at the input to the digital signal processing circuit board for improved sound, said the company. A new digital direct mode passes on signals arriving in the digital domain in their native format, it said. Price of the Casablanca IVa is $17,999. Owners of the Casablanca III HD and Casablanca IV can upgrade to the IVa for $6,495 and $2,995 respectively, said the company.