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Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Ch. THX Network A/V Receiver (Certified Factory Refurbished)

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Onkyo USA has Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver (Certified Factory Refurbished) on sale for $959. Shipping is free (via UPS ground).

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Note, product is a certified refurbished unit.

About the Product
  • 250W/Channel THX Certified Select RZ Series Dynamic Audio Amplification
  • 9.2-Channel Smart AV Receiver
  • 4K/120 Enables Gaming Experience
  • Discrete Zone 2 HDMI Switching
  • 11.2-Channel Processing/Pre-Outs for 7.2.4 layouts
  • Built-In Streaming Services
  • Built-In Multi-Zone Streaming/Voice Control
  • DTS Play-Fi Enabled
  • Works w/ Sonos Certified
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  • This product is coming directly through Onkyo Manufacturers; certified factory refurbished audio products have been tested, inspected and approved for sale by an approved Onkyo qualify assurance professional
  • Products may have minor cosmetic imperfections, however, all units are in working order
  • This offer is part of Onkyo: Up to 40% Off Certified Factory Refurbished products
  • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
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Onkyo USA has Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver (Certified Factory Refurbished) on sale for $959. Shipping is free (via UPS ground).

Thanks to community member newjack for finding this deal

Note, product is a certified refurbished unit.

About the Product
  • 250W/Channel THX Certified Select RZ Series Dynamic Audio Amplification
  • 9.2-Channel Smart AV Receiver
  • 4K/120 Enables Gaming Experience
  • Discrete Zone 2 HDMI Switching
  • 11.2-Channel Processing/Pre-Outs for 7.2.4 layouts
  • Built-In Streaming Services
  • Built-In Multi-Zone Streaming/Voice Control
  • DTS Play-Fi Enabled
  • Works w/ Sonos Certified
Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This product is coming directly through Onkyo Manufacturers; certified factory refurbished audio products have been tested, inspected and approved for sale by an approved Onkyo qualify assurance professional
  • Products may have minor cosmetic imperfections, however, all units are in working order
  • This offer is part of Onkyo: Up to 40% Off Certified Factory Refurbished products
  • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
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every professional reviewer has this on the recommended buy list. this is hard, if not impossible to beat at this price. just note the lower warranty length of 1 year versus 3 for a new unit.

you won't find anything else with dirac and full pre-outs at anywhere near this price.
open box available with full 3 year warranty for $990 from an authorized Onkyo dealer.

https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/pr...8079330415
There's never going to be an official company source that admits, "yeah, they're the same inside." Google "onkyo rz50 vs pioneer lx505" and read through the many forum threads; most enthusiasts recognize them as using the same platform.

I saw a comparison photo showing both the insides and the layout is the same (can't find it again). Whether there are component quality differences or whatever, I don't know if anybody has compared to that level of detail.


The back panels are the same. https://imgur.com/a/pqg9CIL The internal layout is the same. The menu system is the same except for the logo. There are slight feature differences that you can learn about if you want to read through all those forum threads.

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Product highlights:

Power and processing:
9-channel amplifier
120 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
Dynamic Audio Amplification (DAA) technology offers high-current output for lifelike dynamics and detail
Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
Dolby Atmos and DTS:Xâ„¢ processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for ultra-enveloping home theater sound
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers
IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
THX® Certified Select™ theater reference sound
ensures you get the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the screen-to-seat distance is about 12 feet
includes a variety of THX listening modes for movies, music, and gaming
Dirac Live advanced speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to best match your room's acoustics (microphone included)
Digital and streaming music options:
plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
includes support for Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
compatible with Sonos Port — receiver turns on automatically and sets the right input when selected in the app
Apple AirPlay 2 lets you easily stream from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
supports Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
Chromecast built-in for streaming music from the cloud with compatible mobile apps
works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
HDMI features:
HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 out (including 1 front-panel input)
6 rear-panel inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
1 front-panel input supports 4K/60Hz video (HDMI 2.0)
HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports HDR10+, Dolby Visionâ„¢, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
Multi-room audio:
three-room/three-source output
Zone 2 and 3 stereo preamp outputs for use with optional external amplifiers
amp assign function lets you use select speaker outputs in different configurations like bi-amping the front speakers, or for use in Zone 2 or 3
using powered 2nd-room output allows 7.2-channel sound in main room
Other connections:
digital audio inputs: 1 Toslink optical, 1 coaxial
6 analog stereo RCA line-level audio inputs
1 component video input
2 composite video inputs
USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives (rear-panel)
MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height L/R, Zone 2)
receiver can power a maximum of 9 channels at once
11.2-channel preamp outputs, including dual mono RCA subwoofer outputs
full-sized front-panel headphone jack
RS-232C, remote IR (infrared), and 12-volt trigger connections for use with optional third-party controllers
Dimensions and other info:
handheld remote control included
support for IP-based third-party remote control systems
AM/FM tuner
17-1/8"W x 8"H x 17-1/16"D (without Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas extended)
weight: 30.9 lbs.
warranty: 1 year
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Last edited by newjack March 29, 2023 at 12:02 PM.
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I use mine everyday. This is my "endgame" receiver and if it lasts that long, I'll use it for at least the next 15 years. Powering my 11 speakers and sub with a good 3 channel amp.
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every professional reviewer has this on the recommended buy list. this is hard, if not impossible to beat at this price. just note the lower warranty length of 1 year versus 3 for a new unit.

you won't find anything else with dirac and full pre-outs at anywhere near this price.
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Quote from churchmany :
Did they fix their HDMI issues? I have had two previous Onkyos that F'ed me over, the 818 and 626. I don't want to get burned again.
No sure if this helps but.. it has hdmi 2.1 ports on the rear panel, 3 of which are reported @ 48gbps and 3 @ 24gbps. Front panel has 1 hdmi 2.0 port. Over the years, multiple manufacturers have had hdmi issues of some degree. On my current HT, I plug directly into the TV hdmi ports, and back feed audio through hdmi ARCE. Not sure if I will use the same configuration with this receiver when I get it.
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Quote from newjack :
No sure if this helps but.. it has hdmi 2.1 ports on the rear panel, 3 of which are reported @ 48gbps and 3 @ 24gbps. Front panel has 1 hdmi 2.0 port. Over the years, multiple manufacturers have had hdmi issues of some degree. On my current HT, I plug directly into the TV hdmi ports, and back feed audio through hdmi ARCE. Not sure if I will use the same configuration with this receiver when I get it.
No he is referring to the daughter board burning out and hdmi functionality ceasing. It would appear it is fixed.
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Edit: worth noting that due to the shorter warranty you *may* be better served going with the open box deal previously posted...

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I have an the Onkyo TX-NR7100 and it works perfectly. Just one irritating issue: you can't turn off the display on the front which is annoying if you want a full blackout for a home theater.
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Quote from momomchine :
I have an the Onkyo TX-NR7100 and it works perfectly. Just one irritating issue: you can't turn off the display on the front which is annoying if you want a full blackout for a home theater.
Is there a dimming setting at least?
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Quote from TheCrimsonShopper :
Is there a dimming setting at least?
that unit has 3 different dimming levels.
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This or the open box deal that got posted today

https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/pr...8079330415
Good to see them go below 1000