Onkyo launches the world's first AV receivers with built-in ISF video calibration

Onkyo TX-NR906

The TX-SR876 pumps out 200w per channel, the TX-NR906 220w. Each comes equipped with four HDMI 1.3a inputs and two outputs, 1080p video upscaling and upconversion with HQV Reon-VX, onboard decoding for all the high-definition audio formats, three Texas Instruments Aureus 32-bit DSP chips for processing and Burr-Brown PCM1796192KHz/24-bit DACs for all channels.

The TX-SR906 will be available from the beginning of September, the SR876 from mid-September. Both models will be available in silver or black.

The full technical specs are as follows:

Onkyo TX-SR876
* 7 x 200w power output
* Four HDMI v.1.3a inputs/two outputs
* Built-in 1080p video upscaling and upconversion with HQV Reon-VX
* ISF-certified Video Calibration
* THX Ultra2 Plus(tm) certified performance (including THX Loudness)
* Onboard decoder for Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
* Three Texas Instruments Aureus(tm) 32-bit DSP chips for processing
* Advanced Burr-Brown PCM1796 192KhZ/24-bit DACs for all channels
* Parallel Push-Pull amplifier with three-stage Inverted Darlington circuitry
* Bi-amping/Bridging capability
* Three-zone capability
* Powered Zone 2 plus Zone 2/3 pre-outs
* Music Optimiser for MP3/AAC tracks
* Audyssey Dynamic EQ
* Pre-programmed remote control with mode-key LEDs
* RS-232 port plus IR input and 12v trigger
* Phono input (moving magnet)
* RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) control system

Onkyo TX-NR906 (as per TX-SR876 plus the following...)
* 7 x 220w
* Massive Toroidal Power Transformer
* Separate transformers for audio and video stages for audio purity
* Network Audio-capable, Certified for Windows Vista
* Front-panel USB for portable audio devices
* Streaming audio via Ethernet
* Solid brass bus-plate for perfect grounding/earthing
* Gold-plated A/V inputs, outputs and speaker terminals

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