Onkyo Cable Amplifier

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.

Amazon Sales Rank: #877 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Onkyo Model: TX-NR709 Dimensions: 6.88" h x 17.13" w x 14.94" l, 26.90 pounds 110 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC; HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync HDMI Video Upscaling to 4K with Qdeo Technology by Marvell Playback of Audio Files Through Local Network (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, LPCM) THX Select2 Plus Certified 110 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC; 130 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC 130 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC Also DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC

An Easy Entry Point into the World of Fully Immersive Home Theater 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. 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 propel the TX-NR709 to the head of its class. Onkyo: Known for Toughest Build Quality and Best Sound Quality Available Built with legacy technology and matchless materials, Onkyo’s audio visual receivers are each in themselves heritage products. They are born of a deep commitment to the highest quality possible. Onkyo’s segregated body designs and rigid chassis ensure there is never unconnected, extraneous noise or interference.  From the lowest bass rumbling, to thundering sound to ultra-high frequencies, an Onkyo A/V receiver faithfully reproduces every tone, pitch and note, resulting in the purest most powerful sound you can pull into your own home. And in your home, it will also look as great as it sounds Onkyo has more THX-certified A/V receivers than any other manufacturer. With a THX-certified Onkyo A/V receiver, you know you're experiencing movie soundtracks the way they were recorded and produced to be heard. You're getting the power and nuance the director made for the cinema, the very best sound quality available, in your own home. This THX Select2 Plus certification is specified for rooms where the screen to-seat-viewing distance is 10 to 12 feet and the room volume is around 2000 cubic feet. Onkyo: Superior Connectivity Onkyo’s superior connectivity offers you the most varied options so what you watch and listen to is the best you can get. From the latest HDMI technology for blazingly realistic 3D video to network-readiness and wireless capability, to virtually limitless internet music, to phonograph components to remote control apps- your Onkyo can do almost anything you want it to do. Onkyo network A/V receivers give you access to more internet radio stations than any other brand...period. Streaming your choice of internet radio through your Onkyo A/V receivers gives you unsurpassed sound quality, and access to a virtually infinite selection of world class music. Enjoy your own personal concert from anywhere in the world...right in your own living room. (UWF-1 sold separately) We got it: Amazing wireless sound. Onkyo’s UWF-1 Wireless LAN adaptor removes unwanted cables and delivers the superb quality & powerful audio that Onkyo's famous for- wirelessly. This Onkyo has an Ethernet Port so you can connect your home network to your Onkyo, but you can also go wireless. This small optional unit, called UWF-1, is worth way more than its tiny price. Connect the UWF-1 to the USB port on any compatible 2011 Onkyo network receiver, and bring your music through your wireless router into your Onkyo system. Now internet radio and audio files stored on your PC can be played back with the superior fidelity of your main Onkyo system — with no cable clutter. A sensible and inexpensive solution. Direct Digital Connection of iPod®/iPhone® via Front-Panel USB Port Simply connect your iPod®/iPhone® via Front-Panel USB Port of the TX-NR709's and play audio files stored on your iPod/iPhone or even a USB flash drive. The on screen display lets you see exactly what is playing. As the audio signals are transported in digital form, rather than analog, there is much less chance for signal degradation. The TX-NR709 also incorporates Onkyo's exclusive Advanced Music Optimizer to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals. End result: your music sounds cleaner and more faithful to the original. Onkyo's Remote Apps for Android and iPod/iPhone devices let you turn your cell phone into a remote control. Stream your Android’s audio files over your Onkyo home network system. Set tone, volume levels and control input selection, as well as a number of other key features like controlling internet radio stations…The Onkyo app for iPhone/iPod will allow you to set tone, volume levels and control input selection. Check out Onkyo apps at the Android Market and Apple's App Store.  Both are free. Onkyo Remote App for Android Onkyo Remote App for iPod/iPhone   Onkyo A/V receivers make amazing 3D. Play 3D movies, games, and broadcast content in cinematic quality in your own home and be amazed by the realistic quality. The HDMI® inputs let you connect multiple high-def sources, such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. The HDMI output, on the other hand, lets you send a pristine signal to a compatible high-resolution display. The HDMI implementation on this A/V receiver supports both 3D video and an Audio Return Channel so you can hear your TV's sound in Onkyo quality. Use PC-IN to easily connect your notebook or mediacenter PC to your Onkyo AV receiver, and watch your movie files on your flatscreen TV. You can now easily watch internet videos, PC-stored movies and pictures on your TV. (Audio connectivity may vary depending on your computer hardware, but Onkyo A/V receivers support a wide range of different interfaces.) Phono Input- We know there are those who have retained a love for vinyl. And we respect this most noble of devotions. Therefore, we still make the Phono Input that allows you to use your record player to spin those albums and hear them with pristine Onkyo sound Quality. Because, after all, it’s all about Sound. Onkyo: Superb Technology Means Thrilling Sound...Amazing Picture...Easier Than Ever to Use The technology that brings greater power and efficiency to each Onkyo requires very advanced engineering. That pays off by providing greater ease-of-use to you. We could talk on about WRAT and Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry, sound pressure levels and time delays of channels, but we won't. Whether we invent and build the technology ourselves, or incorporate another company's, like Dolby, just know that with an Onkyo, amazing sound can be automatic and simple. Ready for the best of HD resolution? Right now, an Onkyo A/V receiver employs the finest, most beautiful and pristine 1080p upscaling you can find. Marvell Qdeo™ video-processing chip erases video noise and artifacts such as jaggies and feathering. Result: astoundingly crisp video. Played back on a compatible widescreen display, your Blu-ray Discs and DVDs will look AMAZING: more detailed and cinematic than ever. While deftly handling the most current high-def display formats, Onkyo's also the first in the world to support the coming full 4K upscaling (3840 x 2160) of standard video sources such as 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p. Interlaced-to-progressive conversion and scaling are performed by a high-quality Marvell Qdeo video-processing chip. Let your Onkyo A/V receiver do the work to create a perfect listening experience…All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy. (1) Audyssey 2EQ® tailors multi-channel audio for your home theater speaker set-up by measuring three room positions and applying a resolution filter to the satellite speakers to correct for room acoustics. (2) Audyssey Dynamic EQ® maintains a consistent bass response, tonal balance, and surround-sound effect at different volume levels, so you can enjoy the natural dynamics of your content regardless of the volume. (3) Audyssey Dynamic Volume® automatically compensates for volume fluctuations in different audio content (for example, during commercial breaks) while optimizing the dynamic range. Dolby® Volume performs independent loudness adjustments to different frequencies and channels to produce a listening experience that includes all the dynamics of the original mix at whatever volume you choose. It also offers the option of maintaining playback volume at the same user-chosen level across all input sources. Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz can reconfigure the TX-NR709’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. Audyssey DSX provides a similar front-height speaker option that likewise works to create a more enveloping home theater experience. Changing the TX-NR709's settings is a seamless affair, thanks to the A/V receiver’s overlaid graphical on-screen display (OSD). Set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image you’re watching, so you don’t have to switch to a blank screen background. Meanwhile, a new GUI lets you smoothly navigate internet radio and iPod/iPhone contents. The OSD and GUI both operate over HDMI, making excellent use of that versatile interface. Comparison Chart Model Watts/Ch 3D Capable/ HDMI I/O USB Ports OSD Setup Advanced Network Function THX Certified Audyssey Dolby Volume Wireless Ready TX-NR609 100 x 7 5+1/1 Front ✓ ✓ Select2 Plus™ 2EQ - ✓ TX-NR709 110 x 7 7+1/2 Front ✓ ✓ Select2 Plus™ MultEQ®XT ✓ ✓ TX-NR809 135 x 7 7+1/2 Front & Rear ✓ ✓ Select2 Plus™ MultEQ®XT ✓ ✓ TX-NR1009 135 x 9 7+1/2 Front & Rear ✓ ✓ Select2 Plus™ MultEQ®XT ✓ ✓       ∗Front USB Made for iPod/iPhone             Specification Number of Channels 7.2 Power 110W/Ch (8Ω, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD) Network Capable Yes THX Certification Select2 Plus™ Audyssey Room EQ MultEQ®XT HDMI I/O 7+1 in / 2 out Overlay On-Screen Display Advanced via HDMI Made for iPod®/iPhone® (Direct USB input) Yes (Supports album art) Multiroom Powered Zone 2/ Line out Component Video I/O 2 in / 1 out (HDTV capable) Composite Video I/O 5 in (1 front) / 2 out Digital Audio Input 2 Optical & 3 Coaxial Analog Audio I/O 6 (with phono) in / 1 out Subwoofer Pre-out 2 Color-coded Speaker Terminals Yes AM/FM Presets 40 RIHD (CEC via HDMI) Yes Onkyo Exclusive Gaming Modes 4 Advanced Music Optomizer Yes PC Input Yes Phono Input Yes RS232 & IR In/Out Yes

The best customer reviews 30 of 31 people found this review helpful. Onkyo Jan Brady might be the best sub-$ 750 receiver this year by WDH In recent years, the previous owners, many of the Onkyo (myself included) tend to migrate to any of the merger, the value of the input boundary of the Series 6 or muscle of the entire chassis of the 8 series and more. The Series 7 was "between" training model in Onkyo. Was omitted altogether in 2006 and appears to be an easy step to ignore the prices naturally fall above and below it. In this sense, the 70X was the proverbial Jan Brady - not exactly the muscle or muscle 80x entry-level, high bang for your money 60 times. Networking, certificiation THX, and processing of high-quality video have been deceived by the alignment further this year, so that the differentiation of the model 709 more difficult. That said, the 709 a big jump in 609 in parts of the version of Audyssey room calibration Auto (XT vs 2EQ MultiEQ) multi-channel pre-outputs for connection to an amplifier, two HDMI outputs switch two video screens, the historical dimension of a learning function in the remote, and a little ridiculous 8 These are all HDMI inputs (and including MultEQ XT) important reasons for choosing the 709 to 609th The advent of HDMI and a fall in prices has rapdily led to a shortage of inputs in the latest mid-range receivers, especially with the Denon. Onkyo TX-nr709 and future Pioneer VSX-1121 may offer some of the best connectivity in this space. I have had many Onkyo products in the past and I am well aware of its peculiarities (massive heat, moody HDMI cards, etc), but I was always impressed by its performance, strong featureset, intuitive menus and settings. Onkyo seems to have addressed a number of flaws of its predecessors in 709 Gone is the simple models of cooking temperature of the past. In fact, I was shocked to compare with Denon, Marantz, Pioneer and operation in a locked cupboard to find a car that runs 709, incredibly fresh. I think there is an internal fan, but runs quietly from normal distances. A little 'curious, I have always advocated Onkyos only for my mother and mother-in-law, because they are the only receiver that can be easily configured on the phone. Their menus are intuitive and easy to navigate, unlike modern Denon Marantz that always seem to hide something at some point. Since 2010, Onkyo has introduced a display screen similar to lined Denon, but a summary of all the menu / GUI (Denon offers covered access to the setup menu completely). Superior in some ways the approach of the Onkyo is that it offers great aspect adjustments (ie zoom in Blu-ray in order to remove the black bars) and the complete picture together (Denon and Marantz gray image to a certain degree), I must admit I 'am a fan of Quick-setting, to provide video and audio settings are, next to the entrance (which is pointless, because the distance is already in hand). That's 709 advertised on video processing chipset Marvell Qdeo based . This is a significant improvement in the long-in-tooth chip Farjouda Onkyo looped in various versions since 2008. The Marvell chip has been used in mid-range Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers last year and found the performance However, to be excellent in both the video processing in the receiver is useful, but far from essential -. most screens offer the same treatment or better. From a competition perspective, it should be mentioned that the Denon (and Marantz) have very good 2015-ABT chipset in their mid-range or has a receiver for Analog Devices chip Pioneer will continue to rely dropped on the Marvell chip and. Speak-up and calibration value is very easy with the Onkyo, if the setup microphone is plugged in. First of Onkyo speaker setup confirmed (height, width, rear / normal, or Zone 2) and confirms whether you full Audyssey or should be done quickly .