PT7030

About the PT7030

The Sherbourn PT-7030 is a high-end 7.1-channel surround processor designed for audiophile home theater enthusiasts and professional custom installers. It supports all major audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIz, and DTS ES. The unit features twin Cirrus 32-bit dual-core DSP processors for true 192 kHz audio performance and an integrated Genesis Torino video scaling engine with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Format Conversion and Truelife video enhancer for true 10-bit video processing. It offers six HDMI 1.4a inputs and two HDMI 1.4a outputs (one ARC-enabled), plus legacy video inputs (composite, component) with upconversion to HDMI. Audio connectivity includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs, supporting 7.2 balanced outputs and 7.1 unbalanced inputs. The PT-7030 provides discrete multichannel parametric EQ with 10 bands per channel for precise room correction, adjustable bass management with configurable low-pass filters per channel, and supports Bluetooth audio streaming via USB dongle. It includes three zones of stereo audio and composite video outputs, Ethernet control, RS-232 serial control, and compatibility with popular home automation systems like Crestron and Control4. The processor lacks automatic room EQ but offers powerful manual parametric EQ for detailed tuning. It has a robust multi-stage linear power supply and individual DACs and volume control circuits per channel for high fidelity sound. The chassis is metal with a clean, minimalist front panel design and a large, easy-to-read display. The PT-7030 was released around 2012-2013 with an It is no longer widely available new but remains a respected processor for custom installations and audiophile setups.