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 
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you won't find anything else with dirac and full pre-outs at anywhere near this price.
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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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Last, I'm moving from a Denon x3400h (give you idea of the last time I upgraded) because I want to go 5.2.4. Otherwise my old Denon is going strong
Last, I'm moving from a Denon x3400h (give you idea of the last time I upgraded) because I want to go 5.2.4. Otherwise my old Denon is going strong
The only thing I don't love is that when doing 4k/120 or DV, I lose on-screen display. Not a huge deal though, considering changing to anything newer/better would be at least a $700 upgrade.
Sure, the hardware companies will keep trying to re-invent the wheel.. but it's going to be a very long time before anything new is worth moving to. My 6-year-old receiver (Denon x3300w) handles my home theater perfectly up through 4k/120... and I plan on keeping that setup for as long as possible.
Last, I'm moving from a Denon x3400h (give you idea of the last time I upgraded) because I want to go 5.2.4. Otherwise my old Denon is going strong
It's funny people point out other brands refurb while in this refurb/open box thread! 😜
Having setup and listened to these Onkyo/Pioneer several times I still prefer Denon performance.
Luckily for me If Dirac was a big feature I don't have to switch my preferred brand to get it!
Since I use my receiver as a pre/pro Denon's preamp mode & its assignable channels/amps are more a benefit for me.
I also don't lose bass management.
Gonna wait for a new 3800 for this price but may pay an extra couple hundred more for the 4800.
Tough call since the 4800 doesn't offer much more value over the 3800 as a pre/pro.
Should come down soon, you can already get the 3800 for $1399 now.
I watch movies at fairly high volume and some youtube/music stuff. I currently have an onkyo nr676. Basically their low end atmos receiver. I run KEF 3 way subs and a cheapish Klipsch sub.
My super general question is how much difference would I see running this receiver? I want to be satisfied and stop buying upgrades soon. This or a Monoprice sub first? Will this satisfy me long term?
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Especially when people claim all you have to do is just run it(especially this lite version).
I see too many refurbished deal on it that make me worry. I had Denon and Yamaha in the past and both work fine beyond 10+ years
I see too many refurbished deal on it that make me worry. I had Denon and Yamaha in the past and both work fine beyond 10+ years
14 Denon models (Including all current models 2800, 3800, 4800 and 8500)
11 Yamaha models
8 Onkyo models
Sure, the hardware companies will keep trying to re-invent the wheel.. but it's going to be a very long time before anything new is worth moving to. My 6-year-old receiver (Denon x3300w) handles my home theater perfectly up through 4k/120... and I plan on keeping that setup for as long as possible.
I'm just happy that it got Dolby Vision and ALLM via firmware updates.
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14 Denon models (Including all current models 2800, 3800, 4800 and 8500)
11 Yamaha models
8 Onkyo models