Affordable Home Theater Performance - The Onkyo TX-NR709
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The Onkyo TX-NR709 is an awesome receiver that I regularly recommend when my clients are looking for a powerhouse receiver that’s loaded with quality, features, and an affordable price. It’s a 7.2 channel AV receiver with an MSRP of just $899.
The 709 has 110 watts per channel, eight HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs to accommodate two separate displays, Internet Radio, and direct USB iPod / iPhone connectivity. This receiver also performs. It has THX certification, meaning it’s been through rigorous testing ensuring quality - distortion free sound. QDEO by Marvell technology is built into the 709 - for artifact / noise free video processing and 4k Upscaling that is twice the resolution of standard 1080p high definition. This receiver is ready for tomorrow’s high definition technologies, and it’s price is far less than comparable models from higher-end manufacturers.
If you’re looking for a lower-priced mid-grade receiver with features, quality, power, and reputation – look no further than the Onkyo TX-NR709. Below are Onkyo’s supplied description, features, and specs:
Product Details
Onkyo 7.2 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver, Model TXNR709
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With its bountiful array of connections, the TX-NR709 A/V receiver handles just about any playback device you care to hook up. Eight HDMI® inputs give you plenty of scope for high-definition sources, while two HDMI outputs double your display options. HDMI supports pristine lossless audio from Dolby and DTS and video upscaling to stunning 4K resolution via Qdeo™ technology. Connectivity is further enhanced by a front-panel USB port for digital link-up of iPod®/iPhone®, and a wide range of analog and digital inputs—including S-Video and 7.1 analog multichannel inputs—for all your legacy components. The network-capable TX-NR709 also brings PC audio and internet radio to your living room, where Audyssey MultEQ® XT calibrates the soundfield to match the room’s unique dimensions. Onkyo’s graphical OSD and navigation GUI make it easy to browse your content and adjust settings on the fly. Finally, bi-amping capability, 7.2 multichannel pre-outs, and a dedicated phono input provide further flexibility for the demanding audiophile and help propel the TX-NR709 to the head of its class.
Features:
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Amplifier |
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# Channels |
7.2 |
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Power (8ohms 20-20kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) /CH |
110W |
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THX Certified |
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Continuous 6ohms Rated |
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Certified 4ohms performance |
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All Discrete Circuitry |
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3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry |
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Bi-amp Capability For Front |
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Processing |
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DOLBY Decoder |
True HD, DD Plus |
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DTS Decoder |
DTS-HD Master Audio |
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Dolby PLIIz |
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ONKYO GAME Surround Modes |
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THX Processing Mode |
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Audyssey DSX |
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Audyssey Dynamic EQ |
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Audyssey Dynamic Volume |
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Direct/Pure Mode |
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Music Optimizer |
(Advanced) |
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192K/24 Bit DACs |
(Burr-Brown) |
Connectivity |
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Audio I/O |
7 / 1 |
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Phono Input |
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Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) |
2 / 3 |
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Composite I/O |
5 / 2 |
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S-Video I/O |
4 / 2 |
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Component Video I/O |
2 / 1 |
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Front-Panel A/V |
V |
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Front-Panel USB Input (made for iPod/iPhone) |
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HDMI I/O |
8 (7 + 1)/ 2 |
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HDMI Version |
V1.4a (supports 3D video and Audio Return Channel) |
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Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
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1080p Upscaling |
(Marvell Qdeo) |
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4K (3840 x 2160) Upscaling |
(Marvell Qdeo) |
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Analog Pre-Outs |
7.2 |
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Powered Zone2 |
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Zone 2 Line Out |
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U-Port |
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iPod Ready |
(direct USB input, optional UP-A1) |
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HD Radio Ready |
(optional UP-HT1) |
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Internet Radio Capable |
(Pandora, Rhapsody, Napster, vTuner, Sirius Internet Radio, MediaFly, Slacker, Last.fm, Spotify, AUPEO) |
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Streaming Audio From PC |
(Windows 7 and DLNA compatible) |
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Streaming Audio From USB memory |
(front; iPhone/iPod support) |
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Wireless Network Ready via USB |
(optional UWF-1) |
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PC Input (15 pin D-sub) |
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Integration Access |
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RS-232 |
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IR Input |
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Ethernet |
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ONKYO-RI System Control |
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12V Trigger |
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Miscellaneous |
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Pre-Pro/Learning Remote |
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Back-Lit Remote |
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On Screen Remote Programming |
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Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI |
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Activity Based Remote |
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Color-Coded Speaker Terminals |
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Auto Speaker Calibration W/Mic. |
(Audyssey MultEQ XT) |
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OSD Out |
(advanced "Home" GUI) |
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Solid Aluminum Front |
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Approximate Dimensions:
- Height:6-7/8"
- Width:17-1/8"
- Depth:14-15/16"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit:26.9 lbs
- Shipping:30 lbs
Warranty Information:
Manufacturer Warranty: Two Years Parts and Labor
Extended Service Warranty Available
Article by Seth Gatewood and AV Technologies Group | January 29, 2012 - All Rights Reserved
Description, Features and Specifications by Onkyo. www.us.onkyo.com
