Onkyo TX-NR-696 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver

A harmonious mix of tech and tradition, the TX-NR696 adapts to entertainment life and finds the emotion in every sound source, from 3D film scores to vinyl records. Next-Generation Network Audio gathers Chromecast built-in (software upgrade), Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi® with streaming services for smooth multi-room audio, evolved by support for the new high-speed 802.11ac (2×2 MIMO) Wi-Fi® specification*2. Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X® pull audiences deep into movies and games, THX Certified Select assuring a cinema-reference experience. If a 5.2.2-ch setup isn’t possible, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer*3 and DTS Virtual: X™*3 can create a 3D sound-field from horizontal speaker layouts. Zone 2 outputs bring amped multi-source audio to two rooms, while a flexible new zone line-out/front L/R pre-out terminal lets you listen how you want, where you want. Witha revitalized DAA system, 4K/60p/HDR HDMI® terminals, and many extras, this product excels in every aspect.

Warranty:

1.5-year manufacturer’s warranty

Features:

• THX® Certified Select™ cinema-reference sound
• Next-Generation Network Audio
• Works with Sonos
• Chromecast built-in with the Google Assistant
• Share audio flexibly in Zone 2

THX CERTIFIED SELECT THEATRE-REFERENCE SOUND
THX Certified Select helps ensure your home theatre has the high-volume sound experience of a commercial movie theatre. To gain certification, amplifiers must pass THX benchmark tests covering nearly every aspect of audio performance. THX Certified Select components suit rooms where screen-to-seat viewing is roughly 10 to 12 feet and room volume is around 2000 cubic feet.

DYNAMIC AUDIO AMPLIFICATION

DAA features a High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer, discrete amps, and capacitors. The circuit topology is designed to prevent phase shift for enhanced sound clarity. High current through low impedance helps provide augmented control over the speakers for better detail resolution, faster dynamics, and more energy. Overall, this configuration can push 4 ohm loads with all channels driven.

DOLBY ATMOS AND DTS:X SOUND
These two sound technologies mix audio in 3D space using object-based encoding as opposed to channel-based to help create the effect of sound moving all around you. Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X find localization cues in legacy stereo or multichannel soundtracks and up-mix them to simulate 3D audio.

QUAD-CORE SOC WITH WI-FI 5 SUPPORT
The onboard quad-core System on a Chip (SoC) can perform multiple processing tasks at once. It provides network functionality with support for Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2×2 MIMO).

CLEAR DIALOGUE WITH THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
The TX-NR696 features a DSP-controlled Vocal Enhancer that identifies vocal frequencies and allows you to raise or lower them to your taste using the keys on the remote or via the tone controls on the receiver’s front panel.

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