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Jan 7, 2022 2:56 PM

Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver, 220W Per Channel (At 6 Ohms) - $799

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9.2 receiver from onkyo which was out of stock for months and now it's available


Not sure if it's a great deal but whoever looking for 9.2 receiver and it is the cheapest one


Think big, go bigger with exhilarating sound by Onkyo
This 9.2-channel Onkyo SMART A/V Receiver plays the lead role in your whole-home audio experience. Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi are enhanced by high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi while speaker outputs with DACs can power D/A audio in three rooms. With nine channels of high-current power on tap, roll up the volume to THX Certified Select reference level and wrap your family in 5.2.4 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound or feel IMAX Enhanced content as the filmmakers intended.

Dolby Surround upmixes legacy sound for height-enabled systems while Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer creates a 3D sound-field using horizontal speakers. DAA features an upgraded power-train while anti-noise refinements result in a wider soundstage. AccuEQ Advance 9-point calibration eliminates standing waves so audio is expressed naturally. All this and more helps the TX-NR797 shape entertainment to your life.

Amplifier Features
• 220 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven), 100 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC)
• Certified for IMAX Enhanced and THX Certified Select
• Dynamic Audio Amplification
• Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
• Large custom-made audio power capacitors
• Non-phase-shift amp topology with discrete output stage
• Strengthened power-supply line for high-current dynamics
• Refined HDMI grounds and short signal-paths reduce noise
• Isolated SoC board reduces interference
• High current capability for 4-ohm speaker drive
• AKM (AK4458) 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel D/A conversion
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) noise filtering (Front L/R)
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) anti-jitter technology for SPDIF audios

https://www.adorama.com/ontxnr797.html
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9.2 receiver from onkyo which was out of stock for months and now it's available


Not sure if it's a great deal but whoever looking for 9.2 receiver and it is the cheapest one


Think big, go bigger with exhilarating sound by Onkyo
This 9.2-channel Onkyo SMART A/V Receiver plays the lead role in your whole-home audio experience. Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi are enhanced by high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi while speaker outputs with DACs can power D/A audio in three rooms. With nine channels of high-current power on tap, roll up the volume to THX Certified Select reference level and wrap your family in 5.2.4 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound or feel IMAX Enhanced content as the filmmakers intended.

Dolby Surround upmixes legacy sound for height-enabled systems while Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer creates a 3D sound-field using horizontal speakers. DAA features an upgraded power-train while anti-noise refinements result in a wider soundstage. AccuEQ Advance 9-point calibration eliminates standing waves so audio is expressed naturally. All this and more helps the TX-NR797 shape entertainment to your life.

Amplifier Features
• 220 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven), 100 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC)
• Certified for IMAX Enhanced and THX Certified Select
• Dynamic Audio Amplification
• Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
• Large custom-made audio power capacitors
• Non-phase-shift amp topology with discrete output stage
• Strengthened power-supply line for high-current dynamics
• Refined HDMI grounds and short signal-paths reduce noise
• Isolated SoC board reduces interference
• High current capability for 4-ohm speaker drive
• AKM (AK4458) 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel D/A conversion
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) noise filtering (Front L/R)
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) anti-jitter technology for SPDIF audios

https://www.adorama.com/ontxnr797.html

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Jan 7, 2022 8:51 PM
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webdoggyJan 7, 2022 8:51 PM
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Same price on Amazon.
Jan 7, 2022 11:47 PM
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BlahgodJan 7, 2022 11:47 PM
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Options for 2020/2021 receivers pretty much zero under 1k

Suppose if you don't care about HDMI 2.1 this is probably one of your best options for the price.
Jan 7, 2022 11:56 PM
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youra6Jan 7, 2022 11:56 PM
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Quote from Blahgod View quoted comment :
Options for 2020/2021 receivers pretty much zero under 1k

Suppose if you don't care about HDMI 2.1 this is probably one of your best options for the price.
It's my opinion that you probably want a HDMI 2.1 receiver in 2022 even if there is not a whole lot of content at 4K 120hz right now. In a few years as more and more lower to mid tier TVs switch to HDMI 2.1 and console refreshes/GPUs becoming more powerful, you're going to be happy that you bought a receiver with HDMI 2.1.

If you're only going to use your receiver to watch movies and listen to music then I agree, no big reason to upgrade. But for multimedia consumers I don't think paying 800 for this receiver is worth it.
Jan 8, 2022 12:02 AM
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BrudhaJan 8, 2022 12:02 AM
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From 2019, lol, wtf?
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shortprongJan 8, 2022 4:22 PM
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Amplifier Features
• 220 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Whenever these companies advertise power with 10% THD, they're being very disingenuous. That much distortion will destroy speakers and is unusable.
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Jan 8, 2022 4:25 PM
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eurostylinJan 8, 2022 4:25 PM
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(6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven),

Onkyo has really went the way of walmart. 10% harmonic voltage distortion on a flagship receiver? LOL

That can't be right, can it?
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Jan 8, 2022 9:55 PM
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BlackS4Jan 8, 2022 9:55 PM
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Nice model. This is the previous gen. Current is the TX-NR7100 which has updated HDMI

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Jan 9, 2022 4:35 PM
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KeungPJan 9, 2022 4:35 PM
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Quote from eurostylin View quoted comment :
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven),

Onkyo has really went the way of walmart. 10% harmonic voltage distortion on a flagship receiver? LOL

That can't be right, can it?
That's just one (not very useful) spec. The more relevant spec is the continuous 100 watts per channel, 2 channel, .08% distortion spec.
Jan 11, 2022 6:34 PM
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momomchineJan 11, 2022 6:34 PM
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Looking for advice. I currently have a Denon AVR-S940H 7.2 receiver connected to Pioneer speakers and subwoofer. SP-C21 center speaker, 4 FS-51's for L/R and surround, and 2 SW-8's for subwoofers. I put one set of SP-T22A add-ons for Atmos. I want to add another set of SP-T22A. That would mean I need a 9.2 capable receiver. Should I buy this Onkyo? A different receiver? Is there some other way to add the SP-T22A?
Jan 11, 2022 6:46 PM
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bothanspyJan 11, 2022 6:46 PM
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Would this eliminate the issue in a 7.2 system of having to either have the rears or the atmos speakers on?
Jan 12, 2022 6:31 PM
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batavooshJan 12, 2022 6:31 PM
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Quote from youra6 View quoted comment :
It's my opinion that you probably want a HDMI 2.1 receiver in 2022 even if there is not a whole lot of content at 4K 120hz right now. In a few years as more and more lower to mid tier TVs switch to HDMI 2.1 and console refreshes/GPUs becoming more powerful, you're going to be happy that you bought a receiver with HDMI 2.1.

If you're only going to use your receiver to watch movies and listen to music then I agree, no big reason to upgrade. But for multimedia consumers I don't think paying 800 for this receiver is worth it.
Bought a Dolby Digital receiver and thought I was all set. Then the next round was DTS, then 6.1,7.1, then component switching then hdmi. Sucks limping on an old system
Jan 13, 2022 12:20 AM
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chilizzleJan 13, 2022 12:20 AM
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Quote from shortprong View quoted comment :
Amplifier Features
• 220 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Whenever these companies advertise power with 10% THD, they're being very disingenuous. That much distortion will destroy speakers and is unusable.
Came here to say the same. But it was in regard to quoting specs at 6ohm 1 channel driven. The THD number is just salt in the wound. Onkyo should be ashamed - total bargain bin crap marketing.
Jan 13, 2022 12:27 AM
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rbatemanJan 13, 2022 12:27 AM
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How are we going to 10% total harmonic distortion. When my Sony es series 20 years ago was not 10.Chinese. Crap. Products.
Jan 13, 2022 12:35 AM
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murdockeJan 13, 2022 12:35 AM
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Why are so many people hung up on a THD figure that doesn't matter in real world usage? Read any review for this thing and the concensus is that it has excellent sound quality.
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Jan 13, 2022 12:37 AM
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chilizzleJan 13, 2022 12:37 AM
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Quote from batavoosh View quoted comment :
Bought a Dolby Digital receiver and thought I was all set. Then the next round was DTS, then 6.1,7.1, then component switching then hdmi. Sucks limping on an old system
It's almost as if... maybe they planned it that way?

Dolby Pro Logic was what was available in the early 90's.
Then came DD5.1 and DTS in the 90's.
And now we have like 30 more options in the past 10 years that are very slight improvements even if you happen to have an ideal environment to benefit from them. Even so, the improvement pales in comparison to what 5.1 was over the old Pro Logic. But the push them out, convince us we have to have it, and obsolete our old equipment so we have to buy more stuff.

Same with video. HD over 480p anamorphic was a gigantic leap. 4k is also a pretty big leap IF you have a big screen, and IF the source material was filmed in fine enough detail to warrant it (spoiler alert: most movies made before 1990, 4k is already exceeding the detail of the source film).

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