Onkyo TX-NR609 7.2 Channel Network THX Certified A/V Receiver
  • UPC: 751398010002
  • EAN: 0751398010002
  • Brand: Onkyo
  • MPN: TX-NR609
  • MSRP: $599.00

Onkyo TX-NR609 7.2 Channel Network THX Certified A/V Receiver

Targeting the sweet spot where affordability meets superb functionality, the TX-NR609 looks set to be another Onkyo classic. This THX Select2 Plus Certified A/V receiver handles content from all your favorite disc-based media, as well as networked and wireless audio content from the internet, iPod...
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  • 100 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC; 125 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
  • 6 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output, HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio
  • Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
  • Network Capability
  • THX Select2 Plus
Onkyo TX-NR609

Pros:

  • great support for HD audio standards
  • strong enough power output for a larger room
  • Audyssey auto-calibration takes the guess-work out of speaker balancing
  • video upscaling is smooth, makes DVDs look almost HD
  • iPod connections are fast and easy to work with
  • great flexibility with regards to speaker setup, good range of options
  • binding posts are very solid, with enough space to make them easy to work with
  • DLNA compliant
  • firmware is easy to upgrade
  • high quality Marvell Qdeo upconversion - capable of up-conversion up to 4K resolution (3840 x 2160px)
  • affordable price point for the home theater enthusiast
  • 7 channels x 100w per channel
  • THX Seleect2 Plus certified
  • overlaid graphical GUI
  • internet radio / networked audio ready
  • slick aesthetic

Cons:

  • Consumes 28Watt in standby with enabled network control (without HDMI through)
  • lacks the pre-outs of the higher level, previous generation 708 - essential for moving to higher power / higher quality amplification
  • up-conversion to 4K is useless, just adds cost
  • poorer Audyssey room correction than the higher level, previous generation 708
  • lower power amplification (at the same distortion levels) as the higher level, previous generation 708

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