Onkyo’s new AV receiver guarantees to convey studio-grade audio processing to your private home. The TX-RZ70 is one in every of Onkyo’s first merchandise because the model was acquired by Premium Audio Firm (PAC) in 2021. As such, all eyes are on it. Fortunately, this flagship AVR seems to be nice, on paper at the very least.
It boasts 11.2 channels, with 140 watts per channel. HDMI 2.1, 8K (and 4K) decision and 40GPS speeds come as customary. It additionally has full bandwidth performance for the quickest refresh charges to maintain up with the likes of the Xbox Sequence X and PlayStation 5.
Audio efficiency is aided by the 24-bit ESS Sabre DACs which offer ultra-low distortion. The sound is optimised on your room because of the Dirac Dwell Room Correction, whereas you may also improve to Dirac Dwell Bass Management, which harnesses the facility of AI and machine studying to optimise bass efficiency on your environment.
Voice controls come courtesy of Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri. Roon Prepared certification will land in September of this 12 months by way of a firmware replace, letting you entry your total high-resolution music library digitally.
aptX Bluetooth is onboard too, so you’ll be able to hearken to music in a higher-quality codec utilizing a pair of suitable wi-fi headphones. And the remainder of its spec listing reads ticks numerous tech bins: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Encompass, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, THX Licensed for Theatre Reference Sound and Klipsch Optimized Mode for optimum efficiency with Klipsch’s Reference Premiere audio system all come as customary. Discuss being totally featured.
The Onkyo TX-RZ70 AVR will go on sale within the spring for £3099 (€3299 / $2799).
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