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Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver w/ Dirac Live

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BuyDig has Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver w/ Dirac Live on sale for $1599 - $649.01 when you apply promo code MJS in cart = $949.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 9-Channel Amplifier
  • Dynamic Audio Amplification
  • Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • THX Certified Select
  • Dirac live room correction
  • Klipsch Optimize Mode
  • Ultimate 4k Gaming Experience
  • 3-year Warranty

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  • About this deal:
    • This is the best price we've seen for this receiver in brand new condition, ~$49 less than a Septebmer 2023 Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (7.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1029 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
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BuyDig has Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver w/ Dirac Live on sale for $1599 - $649.01 when you apply promo code MJS in cart = $949.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 9-Channel Amplifier
  • Dynamic Audio Amplification
  • Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • THX Certified Select
  • Dirac live room correction
  • Klipsch Optimize Mode
  • Ultimate 4k Gaming Experience
  • 3-year Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the best price we've seen for this receiver in brand new condition, ~$49 less than a Septebmer 2023 Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (7.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1029 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
    • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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At this price point you will not find anything that passed their testing
The Denon X3800 failed as well and the X4800 barely passed

I dont know anything under $2500 ish that has passed their testing

At this point there are a lot of this model out there and based on feedback , on AVS forums, I would people are extremely happy
No Auro-3D for RZ50 if that's important to you. It's only available in the latest RZ70 firmware update.

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unumshopper
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Thanks OP. Nice deal. Unfortunately, Just bought one from Amazon for $1029. Wish Amazon has the price match.
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turnne
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Nice deal....this is a GREAT receiver for this price..
I have owned this for a about a month.. Unless the RZ70 hits sub $2K again ... I dont think there is anything out there that competes with this, all in, for units at the $2K, and lower, price point.

This will be front page by tomorrow I would guess.
Last edited by turnne April 7, 2024 at 02:27 PM.
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Blackfriday81
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I've been using this receiver for a couple years now. A great deal at almost msrp and an absolute no brainer for $950 new.
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Lowest price for this, if it's the one you were after good price.

If not,depending on whether you need pre outs, look at the Pioneer 305/505 for a better deal.
They've been having better pricing for pretty much the same performance.
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No Auro-3D for RZ50 if that's important to you. It's only available in the latest RZ70 firmware update.
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https://www.audiosciencereview.co...avr.30842/

Poor performing. Maybe they totally re-engineered it? Unlikely.
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I have two of these receivers for 2 years now. This is a great deal for a solid performer with Dirac Live.

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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
https://www.audiosciencereview.co...avr.30842/

Poor performing. Maybe they totally re-engineered it? Unlikely.
At this price point you will not find anything that passed their testing
The Denon X3800 failed as well and the X4800 barely passed

I dont know anything under $2500 ish that has passed their testing

At this point there are a lot of this model out there and based on feedback , on AVS forums, I would people are extremely happy
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
https://www.audiosciencereview.co...avr.30842/

Poor performing. Maybe they totally re-engineered it? Unlikely.
For those that find this important, as someone pointed out Denon's 4800 passed.

It's gotten down to $1299, probably will again.
For the extra money you get all the features the RZ70 offers and more.

Dirac Live(& DLBC) are options.
If that's important, even paying non sale price($350) for DL is less expensive than the RZ70.
DLBC is the same cost option for both.
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Quote from unumshopper :
Thanks OP. Nice deal. Unfortunately, Just bought one from Amazon for $1029. Wish Amazon has the price match.
Return it and buy from here.
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If you are concerned about amps , just get outboard amps for the front 3 speakers.
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fourml8r
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Quote from DanH3641 :
If you are concerned about amps , just get outboard amps for the front 3 speakers.
i have done that for several of our install customers. for a reasonable cost, a 3 channel amp gets you an excellent combo rivaling separates and you get the bonus of Dirac included in the processor which you can't anywhere else at this price point.
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Quote from fourml8r :
i have done that for several of our install customers. for a reasonable cost, a 3 channel amp gets you an excellent combo rivaling separates and you get the bonus of Dirac included in the processor which you can't anywhere else at this price point.
I couldn't find much details on pre-outs in RZ50 manual. Can I use pre-amp for LRC and power rest of the channels using RZ50?
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Quote from cooler123321 :
I couldn't find much details on pre-outs in RZ50 manual. Can I use pre-amp for LRC and power rest of the channels using RZ50?
Yes
I do something similar with all but 2 channels powered by a multi channel McIntosh amp, and the last two channels powered by the receiver. They are height channels and only used when watching content encoded for surround (movies).​

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Use this with my 11.2 setup and got when it just came out. Using with a monolith amp and no issues just extreme joy.

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