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Product Features (see the manufacturer spec page for more):
- Dirac Live Room Correction
- HDMI 2.1
- Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience
- IMAX Enhanced
- Discrete HDMI Zone 2 Switching
- 100 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2-channel driven )
- Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
- Bi-directional Bluetooth with aptX HD
- Built-in music streaming including Spotify and Tidal
- Works with Sonos Certified
- Immersive sound from your TV apps
- Advanced MCACC
- DTS Play-Fi
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I am not impressed with the receiver. It is not perfect that is for sure, But for the price it is quite the deal. I love Denon but the next closes thing is the X3800h that does 8k and only has 105 watts (versus 120 watts Pioneer) and you have to pay $229 to get the Dirac Live license.
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You would have to jump up to their newest models 805/RZ70 to add DLBC(purchase option).
Those also most likely won't get the option to Dirac ART since there sub outs are not all independent.
As for ART, w/ the replacing my x6700h for the 6800 (of which LBC is availible for starting from 3800h onwards), Sound united /Masimo hasnt stated if they're providing it yet, but they did mention that they were working on getting a license for it. Philip Jones hanst mentioned there being any hardware limitations preventing it from using its just a matter of what the agreement is between Masimo and Dirac
As for ART, w/ the replacing my x6700h for the 6800 (of which LBC is availible for starting from 3800h onwards), Sound united /Masimo hasnt stated if they're providing it yet, but they did mention that they were working on getting a license for it. Philip Jones hanst mentioned there being any hardware limitations preventing it from using its just a matter of what the agreement is between Masimo and Dirac
I would have to disagree again. Room environment improvement/correction is critical and beneficial at any level including bass integration.
Like you, you don't need to buy a current receiver to get XT32.
You could get/have a prior 3xxx series that you could add MultiEQ-X that will give you all the capabilities of Dirac Live & DLBC.
Having room correction algorithms and using it properly can vary widely with results, not to mention where it's being used.
If you understand how Dirac-ART is a benefit and theory behind it you should understand why bass integration is crucial.
Why people down play it when it comes to Dirac is beyond me.
Dirac rarely includes it in products & a requirement for ART for a reason.
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the most effective way of doing this is with a 3 channel amp to power the front sound stage (Left, Center and right speakers). They do more than 70% of the workload. the AVR can easily handle the remaining channels. it is a really good price conscious way to get the most out of your system as compared to going with all separates.
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It's simple.
1- Connect an amplifier to the receiver's "preout" rca jacks using an rca cable like this…
Amazon Basics 2 RCA Audio Cable for Stereo Speaker or Subwoofer with Gold-Plated Plugs, 4 Foot, Black https://a.co/d/ee1LgMZ
2- Instead of connecting your speakers to the receiver's speaker jacks, you connect your speakers to the amplifier's speaker jacks.
So now your speakers are actually powered by the amplifier instead of the receiver.
Now, depending on the receiver, you *might* have to go into the menu and tell it what speakers you want it to power from its internal amplifiers, and it may offer you the ability to turn off internal amplifiers you aren't using.
Diagram attached.
In a nutshell...
Receiver pre-outs via RCA cables to external AMP inputs. External AMP outputs via speaker wire to speakers.
Here is a feature comparison of the two, gives you a good idea of pros and cons.
https://www.zkelectroni
Your nr797 is already a 9.2 channel receiver like this Pioneer lx305. I'd only make the switch if you're a gamer, otherwise no reason to do it.
What device do you have that sends lossless Atmos?
Your nr797 is already a 9.2 channel receiver like this Pioneer lx305. I'd only make the switch if you're a gamer, otherwise no reason to do it.
What device do you have that sends lossless Atmos?
Would anything be gained streaming Netflix with Atmos over eARC instead of streaming Netflix with Atmos over standard ARC?
Would anything be gained streaming Netflix with Atmos over eARC instead of streaming Netflix with Atmos over standard ARC?
I have multiple Denon and Marantz receivers from 2016 and 2017 and they handle Dolby Atmos from streaming devices just fine.
Lossless Dolby Atmos or DTS:X would come from Blu Ray and 4K Blu Ray players and even then they don't need HDMI 2.1 either as they max out at 4K 60hz for video which your Onkyo can handle.
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