The Onkyo TX-NR609 Network Receiver supports the new 3D technology and although the TX-NR609 is positioned as an “entry-level” receiver, you get cutting edge technologies and new
features far beyond what you’d expect from a receiver at this price range.
The Onkyo TX-NR609 Network Receiver replaces the previously highly rated TX-SR608 Surround Receiver. In this new model you now have networking capabilities extended to include
not just handling content from your iPhone/iPod and computer, but also from free and subscription based Internet music services including Spotify, Napster and last.fm.
The Onkyo TX-NR609 has six HDMI v1.4a inputs. HDMI 1.4a brings compatibility with the new 3D video format, as well as an ARC (Audio Return Channel) from your TV back to the receiver,
for more information click HDMI.
In recognition of the Onkyo TX-NR609’s outstanding quality and performance, it has received the THX® Select2 Plus Certification, a first for an Onkyo ‘600 series’ receiver.
Made from high quality aluminum, the Onkyo TX-NR609 retains the black fascia similar to previous Onkyo models. The layout is simple and functional. The receiver is flanked
by a standby button on the left and a large volume control on the right. The center digital fluorescent readout is clear yet subtle so that it does not affect movie
viewing in a darkened room. Below the display is a row of mode selection and source select buttons. These buttons have a nice tactile feel. A headphone jack, mic input,
aux input and an HDMI input complete the front face layout
All video sources, regardless of resolution, are upscaled to 1080p and can be upscaled to the ultra-high resolution 4K x 2K video upscaling via Marvell Qdeo™ Cinema processor.
Audio processing incorporates 24bit/192kHz Burr-Brown DACs,
lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, and the expanded surround formats of Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning
technology work to ensure precise and faithful audio reproduction.
The High-quality Burr-Brown DACs work to optimise analogue audio performance on the TX-NR609. These DACs perform advanced 24-bit signal processing and support sampling
rates of up to 192kHz. They also work to reduce jitter so you get better sound for movies as well as for music playback.
Streaming and networking capabilities
If you have an iPod or other MP3 player, you can connect it to the Onkyo TX-NR609’s front panel for quick and convenient audio playback. Your player’s compressed
digital music files can then receive a quality boost from the receiver’s Music Optimizer technology.
Napster and Spotify are subscription digital music services with libraries of over 10 and 8 million tracks respectively. Search for any artist,
album or track.
Last.fm is a global music service that lets you play, share and discover
new music without subscription. You can also create personal radio stations based on your musical tastes. Just enter the name of your
favorite artist or genre and Last.fm will play radio customised just for you. The more you listen, the more Last.fm learns what you like so it can
continually recommend new tracks and stations.
Expanded surround sound
Audyssey DSX lets you incorporate “front wide” speakers in place of the usual surround back speakers, allowing you to expand the width of the soundstage. These
channels help to produce a more realistic soundstage and a more immersive listening experience. Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can reconfigure the TX-NR609’s surround
back channels to deliver “front height” channels. These channels carry ambient, non-directional audio that adds a new vertical dimension to your movies and games.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides a similar front-height speaker option that also works to create a more enveloping home cinema experience.
Digital connectivity
The Onkyo TX-NR609 Network Receiver includes a 6 in 1 out HDMI 1.4a digital video switcher. This ensures that the highest video quality
is activated when required and allows you to switch between six HDMI digital sources,
directly into your display or a projector.
Examples of suitable video sources with HDMI outputs include SkyHD and all of the Marantz Blu-ray players.
The Marantz SR6004 comes with the RC003SR remote control. This has an LCD display read out for complete and user friendly control feedback. It also has programmable keys for
entire system control by assigning IR commands from any device, into one learning remote, and macro function keys that ensure multiple IR commands activated with
one key for maximum ease of use.
Features of Onkyo TX-NR609
- 3D Capable
- Six HDMI V1.4a inputs
- HDMI video upconversion up to ultra-high resolution 4K video via Marvell Qdeo™.
- THX Select2 Plus Certification
- New On-sceen display via HDMI
- Audyssey 2EQ with Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume
- WRAT technology and discrete amp construction for cleaner sound
- Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for playback of separate source in another room
- iPod and HD Radio Ready
Specification of Onkyo TX-NR609
- Audio/Video
- Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
- 24 bit/192KHz Burr Brown DACs
- DTS, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Pro Logic IIz provide up to 8 channel audio decoding for any source material at the highest quality
- Wide range, full discrete 7 channel, current feedback power amplifiers enable excellent frequency response and superb sonic
performance for the highest standard such as SA-CD and DVD-Audio
- Multiroom/multi-source with On Screen Display
- Power zone 2 and zone 2 line-out for distributed audio playback in another room
- Video conversion (upscaling) from composite video to S-video, S-video to 1080p on component or HDMI
- M-DAX audio enhancer for all compressed audio formats as MP-3, WMA, AAC, etc.
- Audyssey EQ auto one-touch acoustic calibration enables the best sound for your room - automatically
- HDMI (1.4a) switching without signal distortion for a high quality, full band width, uncompressed digital video and digital audio signal
transmission to any High Definition display or projector, compatible with 720p, 1080i and 1080p
- Firmware update through RS-232C port make today’s receiver ready for tomorrow’s standard
- Audio specifciation
- Power output: 100 Watts per channel into 7.2 channelss
- Signal to noise ratio: 105 dB
- Frequency response - analogue: 5 - 100 KHz (+-3dB)
- Frequency response - digital: 5 - 45 KHz (+-3dB)
- Connections
- Digital Video inputs : 6 (including 1 on front panel), outputs: 1 (HDMI v1.4a)
- Component Video inputs: 2, outputs: 1
- Composite Video inputs: 4, outputs: 1
- Analogue audio inputs: 6, outputs: 2 (including zone 2 line out)
- Digital Optical audio inputs: 2, ouputs: 0
- Digital Co-axial audio inputs: 2, outputs: 0
- General
- Remote control: Preprogrammed remote control included
- Weight 11.5kg
- Dimensions W x D x H mm 435 x 329 x 176
- Colours: black
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