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Onkyo 7.2-Channel TX-NR676E Network A/V Receiver
28th March 2017
The 160W TX-NR676E features a host of features and connectivity options, all based upon Dynamic Audio Amplification to produce high current through low impedance and original non-phase-shift amp circuitry
You’ll find six rear HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI inputs supporting pass-through of Dolby Vision, HDR10, BT.2020 and 4K/60p, while front HDMI input and HDMI Sub Out terminals are added.
Music lovers can listen to their favourite songs anywhere with Onkyo Controller for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android. The app manages multi-room distribution of streaming services, internet radio and network files, as well as music from CD players and turntables connected via analogue audio inputs, from the receiver to Onkyo NCP-302 wireless speakers over FireConnect powered by Blackfire.
The TX-NR676E comes with Chromecast built-in. Furthermore, DTS Play-Fi enables quick casting from supported apps and devices for playback on the TX-NR676E.
On-demand music and internet radio services include Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer and TuneIn. All network streaming and control functions, including AirPlay, operate over 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Music streaming capabilities are further bolstered with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology.
The Onkyo controller also allows users to select albums and songs from network-attached music libraries, play music stored on USB memory devices or select a source to share to speakers in another room via Powered Zone 2 speaker outputs.
Combined with a 32bit DSP chipset, 384 kHz/32-bit DAC and proprietary VLSC high-frequency noise removal technology, the receiver supports DSD 5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz and 24bit/192kHz WAV, FLAC, AIFF and ALAC.
Other practical inclusions are pairs of composite and component video inputs, a phono input, three digital audio inputs (two optical/one coaxial) and six analogue audio inputs. Price is £599.99, available in black or silver, on sale in May.
For further technical information please visit: www.uk.onkyo.com