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Onkyo TX-NR609

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User ratings:
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48 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
41 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
The feature set of the $599 Onkyo TX-NR609 is very cutting edge. If you are planning on buying a receiver, either for yourself or your family this is a fantastic option.Read more
Op de voorzijde van de Onkyo TX-NR609 hangt een brede, veelkleurige sticker die in kernachtige bewoordingen de belangrijkste troeven van deze nieuwe av-receiver in de verf zet. En dat zijn er verrassend veel, zeker wanneer je het lage prijskaartje van deze machine in het achterhoofd houdt.Read more
Future-proof hero Danny Phillips auditions the musically-endowed, super-featured AVR from the brand with a big reputation for value very year, Onkyo’s home cinema hubs top the bestseller lists, appealing to punters looking for an amp that delivers maximum bang for their buck. And this year, the company clearly intends to retain its position at the top. The 7.2-channel TX-NR609 is the most advanced model in Onkyo’s first wave of 2011 receivers, offering full network capability and a couple of exciting world firsts.Read more
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Pros

  • delivers great sound and it does so intelligently
  • The receiver also looks great and has a smooth light ring around the volume control
  • performance is brilliant

Cons

  • The on screen menu structure feels a little strange at first
  • The receiver does not support Airplay
  • There are really no multichannel analogue input signals

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired
  • no
  • Silver, Black
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 7.2

Onkyo TX-NR609 - Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR609

Pros

  • delivers great sound and it does so intelligently
  • The receiver also looks great and has a smooth light ring around the volume control
  • performance is brilliant
  • expository dialogue is pronounced with body and admirable clarity
  • thunderous power
  • swift
  • decisive steering and effects placement that is
  • nice website and interesting posts
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  • natural tone
  • combined with excellent detail and dynamics

Cons

  • The on screen menu structure feels a little strange at first
  • The receiver does not support Airplay
  • There are really no multichannel analogue input signals
  • it lacks the advanced upconversion
  • UWF-1 works on either receiver
  • connect a wireless network to a component with only an ethernet port
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  • It does not store any personal data
  • no AirPlay functionality to take advantage of
  • home cinema system
  • signal timing is not accurate

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Onkyo TX-NR609 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.2
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
Impedance16.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 100000
Maximum input level2.0 V
Input impedance47000.0 Ω
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)160.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)160.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.08 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)106.0 dB
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
Bass adjustmentyes
Treble adjustmentyes
Volume controlRotary
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Design
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Black
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM antennayes
AM band range522 - 1710
AM antenna ports quantity1
FM antennayes
FM band range87.5 - 108
FM antenna ports quantity1
Preset stations quantity40
Radio Data System (RDS)yes
Internet radioyes
Internet radio services supported
  • Last.fm
  • Napster
  • vTuner
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Power
Power consumption (typical)610.0 W
Energy Star certifiedno
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity typeBanana connector
Audio (L/R) in6
Audio (L/R) out1
Composite video out2
Composite video in5
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Digital audio optical in2
Digital audio coaxial in2
Pre-out connectivityyes
Headphone outputs1
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs6
Number of HDMI outputs1
USB ports quantity1
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Remote (IR) input1
Wi-Fino
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Video
3Dyes
Supported video modes
  • 1080i
  • 720p
Deep colour supportyes
x.v.Color supportyes
Video upscalingyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth9.37 in
Height6.83 in
Weight398.6 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Multi-Zone capabilityyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
AirPlayno
Apple docking compatibility
  • iPhone
  • iPod
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedyes

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Onkyo TX-NR609 Onkyo - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 10.02.2011
Onkyo TX-NR609 THX Select2 Plus 7.2 Network Receiver Preview

The feature set of the $599 Onkyo TX-NR609 is very cutting edge. If you are planning on buying a receiver, either for yourself or your family this is a fantastic option.

Onkyo TX-NR609 Review: Onkyo TX-NR609 av-receiver - pagina 2 - p 14769
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FWD Magazine
Review: Onkyo TX-NR609 av-receiver - pagina 2 - p 14769

Op de voorzijde van de Onkyo TX-NR609 hangt een brede, veelkleurige sticker die in kernachtige bewoordingen de belangrijkste troeven van deze nieuwe av-receiver in de verf zet. En dat zijn er verrassend veel, zeker wanneer je het lage prijskaartje van deze machine in het achterhoofd houdt.

Onkyo TX-NR609 Onkyo TX-NR609 review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 15.07.2011
Onkyo TX-NR609 review

Future-proof hero Danny Phillips auditions the musically-endowed, super-featured AVR from the brand with a big reputation for value very year, Onkyo’s home cinema hubs top the bestseller lists, appealing to punters looking for an amp that delivers maximum bang for their buck. And this year, the company clearly intends to retain its position at the top. The 7.2-channel TX-NR609 is the most advanced model in Onkyo’s first wave of 2011 receivers, offering full network capability and a couple of exciting world firsts.

Onkyo TX-NR609 REVIEW: Onkyo TX-NR609 AV receiver - Tech Digest
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Tech Digest
Published: 05.05.2011
REVIEW: Onkyo TX-NR609 AV receiver - Tech Digest

Onkyo have built a solid reputation for themselves by offering affordable AV kits that consistently perform as well as their more expensive rivals. Their latest effort, the TX-NR609, may be their best mid-range AV receiver yet, packing in a a range of web-connected audio features, including Spotify.

Onkyo TX-NR609 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.05.2011
Home review

Home cinema amplifier Product of the Year 2011. The Onkyo TX-NR609 is a one-stop music and movie machine, complete with Spotify

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CNET
Published: 14.07.2011
Onkyo TX-NR609

The Onkyo TX-NR609 is an exciting, well-connected, 3D-compatible AV receiver that bristles with features, including Internet radio and support for Spotify Premium. It's something of a belter.

Onkyo TX-NR609 Onkyo TX-NR609 review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.05.2011
Onkyo TX-NR609  review

A musically-endowed, super-featured value AV receiver