TEST : Onkyo 7.2 AV Receiver TX-NR609 (Introduction+Processing)

Introduction

For 599 EUR (495$ from Amazon.com) the brand new Onkyo TX-NR609 is available, which is available in black or silver version. The 7.2 Device with two subwoofer pre-outs (in parallel) is THX Select 2 Certified HDMI 1.4a inputs and equal to 6 and a monitor-HDMI 1.4a output brings. In addition to the current decoders for HD formats are even integrated Dolby PLIX and Audyssey DSX. The amplifiers bring per channel 160 watts of power (1 kHz, IEC, 1 Channel Driven). For all channels there are 192 kHz/24-Bit Burr Brown D / A converter. The fast 32-bit DSP chip allows accurate decoding of all popular formats. For games, there are 4 DSP (Rock, Sports, Action, RPG). Audyssey 2EQ is installed as speaker pure measurement and EQ system. The user can choose between a quick mode, only the basic parameters of the speakers (size, level adjustment, Time alignment) between the treated and complete mode is measured by three a measurement positions including specific room equalization, then the values are calculated.

There is Audyssey curves for the film and the music business, the user can switch between the two – or disable Audyssey altogether. 2EQ is disabled, the user has to DSX, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ not access these advanced Audyssey functions are active only when a Audyssey EQ curve. Alternatively, the user can put together with the manual graphic EQ also own a setup. It is not possible from Audyssey EQ curves determined in the manual to copy for fine tuning. Video side, thanks to the powerful Marvell Qdeo video chips is even the possibility to upscale up to 4k, in the absence of 4k-capable display devices can currently do with this feature yet, unfortunately, a lot. 576i signals can be extrapolated to 1080p, the image adjustment and a video-EQ is on board.

The “N” in the model name suggests it already – the TX-NR609 is thanks to the rear Ethernet jack also network capable. Here, the AVR of servers that are located on the same network to stream music files (MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, AAC, LPCM). Photo and video files can not be detected. The USB-connection not only media such as USB sticks and HDDs are connected, it is also possible for the iPhone or iPod directly to only connect via USB cable.

Video Overview



Processing




The Onkyo TX-NR609 shines with solid build quality all around. The front of the AVR not only provides a simple and elegant look but also impeccable materials quality. The controls are fitted very clean and have a very good pressure point. The frontal connections are excellent and hold frequent plugging problems unscreened state of our volume knob touches his tactile well and can turn very easily, but has a not completely smooth run. Generously sized device supports offer excellent support and stability in the HiFi rack. The interior looks tidy, the boards act with ribbon cables connected cleanly. With the large passive heat sink with the involvement of the chimney effect Onkyo also ensures a very quiet running, active fan for proper cooling of the device. The remote control is well known and offers a clear layout, the key pressure point to assess not quite perfect. Overall in relation to the price category: Excellent – Excellent.

Check out the Onkyo TX-NR609 7.2 Channel Network THX Certified A/V Receiver at Amazon where it’s on special price.

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