Onkyo Debuts Network Receivers at Lower Prices

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Onkyo has introduced a line of three new entry-level home theater receivers that include networking capabilities and a "Made for iPod/iPhone" USB interface for the first time at such low prices. Previously, these features were only available in the US on models with suggested retail prices of $899 and higher. The release includes the 7.2-channel TX-NR609, the 5.1-channel TX-NR509 and the 5.1-channel TX-SR309. The models designated "TX-NR" are network-capable and all three have front-panel USB connections.

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The two network-capable receivers support streaming PC audio and Internet radio, and provide compatibility with Windows 7 and DLNA. The Internet connection provides future updates to the receiver's firmware. These networking models can also take advantage of Onkyo's free Remote App for iPod or iPhone to control the A/V receiver.

Onkyo has also introduced its UWF-1 Wireless USB Adapter that will be compatible with all Onkyo network-capable receivers with USB and introduced in 2011. It provides an IEEE 802.11b/g/n connection to access music on a home network.

This front-panel USB port also offers a direct digital connection for an iPod or iPhone, along with support for audio playback from USB mass-storage devices. All Onkyo receivers incorporate an implementation of HDMI that includes compatibility with 3D video, HDMI Thru, and an Audio Return Channel. The latter allows audio content received via an HDTV's tuner to be sent upstream via HDMI to the receiver, without the need for an extra cable from the display.

Other features shared by these models include PLL jitter-cleaning circuitry to reportedly preserve signal clarity; lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; an overlaid on-screen display for easy adjustment of settings; and a new front panel design.
The most advanced model in this group is the THX Select2 Plus-certified TX-NR609, the latest in Onkyo's "600 series" A/V receivers. When it comes to video processing, this receiver is reportedly the world's first to employ Marvell Qdeo to upscale video signals to 4K resolution.

Along with the aforementioned USB port, the TX-NR609 boasts six HDMI inputs, a Universal Port for Onkyo-branded peripheral devices, and a raft of popular digital and analog A/V jacks.
Another connectivity highlight on the TX-NR609 comes in the form of Powered Zone 2, which lets users play a different audio source in a second room equipped with stereo speakers. The TX-NR609's 7.2-channel configuration includes two subwoofer pre-outs.

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