ONKYO’S 7.2 CHANNEL TX-NR686 RECEIVER IS FEATURE PACKED

With cutting-edge wireless multi-room audio technologies, 4K video support, and 3D audio with 165 watts per channel, the TX-NR686 is THX Certified Select.

As well as playing DTS:X and Dolby Atmos soundtracks natively, the receiver can also up-mix DTS Neural:X and Dolby Surround. It also caters for legacy formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Onkyo’s latest receiver also includes speaker and room correction:

AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration, which sets essential speaker conditions for optimal performance tailored to the listening space, is enhanced by AccuReflex™ technology. AccuReflex assures cohesive sound at the listening position by phase-matching directional and non-directional sound for soundtracks played through Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker systems.

Six HDCP 2.2 compatible HDMI inputs can pass-through UltraHD 4K content and HDR formats, including HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. There’s also a second zone for playback of the same, or an independent source to a second living space.

The onboard DAC will handle digital audio sources, notably Hi-Res Audio in 5.6 MHz DSD or 192 kHz/24-bit in FLAC, WAV, and ALAC over network or USB inputs. Onkyo’s patented VLSC™ (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) circuit operates on the front stereo channels, and is said to “remove high-frequency noise for uncommonly clear articulation of these high-quality formats.”

Streaming platforms are all catered for with provision for Amazon Music, TIDAL, TuneIn, Deezer, and Spotify with easy source selection direct from remote control or the Onkyo Controller app (iOS / Android).

Bluetooth is also onboard, as well as a discrete low-noise MM phono pre-amp for connection to a turntable.

The Onkyo will land in New Zealand in July and will sell locally for $1,299 RRP.

For more information visit Onkyo.

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