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Adorama has Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel 8K/4K Network A/V Receiver for $549. Shipping is free.

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About the Product:
  • 9.2-Channel
  • 8K/4K Network A/V Receiver
  • 220W/Channel Select Dynamic Audio Amplification (DAA)
  • 4-16 Ohms Speaker Impedance
  • 40 Station FM/AM Preset Memory
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer/DTS Virtual
  • IMAX Enhanced/DTS
  • THX Certified Reference Sound
  • Works w/ SONOS Certified Product
Includes:
  • Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel 8K/4K Network A/V Receiver
  • Speaker Setup Microphone
  • AM Loop Antenna
  • Indoor FM Antenna
  • Power Cord
  • Remote Control
  • 2x AAA Batteries (R03)
  • 2-Year Onkyo Limited Warranty
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Model: Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver

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Last Edited by LA_Art_Collector April 28, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Includes DIRAC LIVE room correction!

Here's the best guide I've come across on how to use Dirac:

https://youtu.be/gjWZUZ1MeDg?si=ekB0wuiKmpx9sdTW


And Dirac Live does manage bass. According to Dirac Support:
"Yes, standard Dirac Live has always corrected the subwoofer response, taking advantage of the AVR's Bass Management."

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PERFECT farkING TIMING! Was about to buy used earlier. Thanks OP!
Perfect timing is right. I've been piecing together my home theater and needed a solid 9.2 receiver. Was contemplating this vs the RZ50. For my purposes the RZ50 is overkill and the 7100 is much less in price. Thanks OP! Purchased!

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04-29-2024 at 03:08 PM.
04-29-2024 at 03:08 PM.
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Nah just ordered it Saturday and looks like they have a 30 day no questions asked policy. I think we're in the same boat, everything I've read on this thread and the web says that it's a game changer. I'm coming from a five year old onkyo so Dirac and Alexa integration are the main reasons why I'm upgrading. Hoping to sell my current onkyo for around $200 so if it's not worth the delta after testing, I'll return it.

My fear is this language...I don't want to spend $50+ on shipping charges if I need to return...but the $550 price is so tempting.

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04-29-2024 at 03:36 PM.
04-29-2024 at 03:36 PM.
Quote from pet1700 :
My fear is this language...I don't want to spend $50+ on shipping charges if I need to return...but the $550 price is so tempting.

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Didn't see that. Dirac better be a game changer haha.
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04-30-2024 at 05:34 AM.
04-30-2024 at 05:34 AM.
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Would you still recommend this receiver even with the glitches? Or should I hold off and get something else?
The 305? Definitely. I would still recommend the NR7100 even. With the 305, I never had the fans on the unit run loud or turn on. It's also not as fat or deep as many receivers. I've played with turning Dirac on and off and the sound is way better with it.
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04-30-2024 at 07:18 AM.
04-30-2024 at 07:18 AM.
Quote from pet1700 :
My fear is this language...I don't want to spend $50+ on shipping charges if I need to return...but the $550 price is so tempting.

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Adorama will refund your original purchase price, excluding shipping fees.
That's becoming a common policy among online retailers. Amazon has spoiled consumers with the easy / free returns.
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04-30-2024 at 07:27 AM.
04-30-2024 at 07:27 AM.
Quote from Zetroc :
That's becoming a common policy among online retailers. Amazon has spoiled consumers with the easy / free returns.

The problem with this receiver is that it seems like half the people experience annoying glitches...as a result it seems there is a high chance for a return. I am still on the fence whether to risk the $50+ or hold off for something better.
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04-30-2024 at 11:31 PM.
04-30-2024 at 11:31 PM.
Quote from OMG_BeCkY :
Can anyone who owns this tell me how warm/hot it gets? Does it heat up the room?

Just got mine about a week ago. It does not get hot at all. I can go and touch the unit, and it's just slightly above room temp.
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Quote from NervousKite589 :
Just got mine about a week ago. It does not get hot at all. I can go and touch the unit, and it's just slightly above room temp.

How do you like it? Any issues so far?
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Have this on order but ran across a used Yamaha aventage a1080. Seems like the trade off is more power and pre outs with the older Yamaha vs all the new codecs and Dirac live in the onkyo. Any thoughts?
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Quote from jtsvrxxiv :
Have this on order but ran across a used Yamaha aventage a1080. Seems like the trade off is more power and pre outs with the older Yamaha vs all the new codecs and Dirac live in the onkyo. Any thoughts?

I saw an open box for the same 1080 at BB for $380. I am assuming no warranty, but is more power and preouts worth it over direc? Is the Yamaha more reliable?
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I saw an open box for the same 1080 at BB for $380. I am assuming no warranty, but is more power and preouts worth it over direc? Is the Yamaha more reliable?

That's what I'm wondering too! Hope someone here can weigh in. $380 new is a good price I'd think.
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How do you like it? Any issues so far?

The remote won't work unless I'm standing directly in front of it. I need to find some batteries to determine if it's just weak batteries or week IR. The Onkyo controller app works really well so you can control it that way. Also if you're into gaming you need to go into hdmi settings and change everything to 4k enhanced or 8k enhanced if it let's you. This allows you to game 4k120hz. Dirac makes a huge difference in audio quality. I'd say it's worth it.
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Quote from LA_Art_Collector :
I own the sister unit, the RZ50 and can confirm the Dirac Live does manage bass. I've even posted a screenshot of Dirac managing my subwoofer.

Additionally, here's a quote from an article comparing the various Dirac versions. The following is a description of the Dirac found in the RZ50 and 7100:
Dirac Live – Without Bass Control

Dirac Live will calibrate a single subwoofer without its additional bass control add-on. In addition to what Audyssey does, which is a frequency-based correction, Dirac will also tackle the time-alignment (or phase) of different frequency bands. This allows for the impulse response to be corrected and cleaned up, which can result in a punchier bass and bass that sounds like it is coming out of the main speakers due to the frequencies being aligned so well.

This can also solve issues with cancellation issues – if the cancellation occurs due to time-alignment issues between the main speakers and the subwoofer. If they occur due to room modes, that is not really solvable at this DSP sophistication level. More on that in a moment.

The issue with Dirac Live is that it will not really handle more than one subwoofer without bass control. While it will calibrate them as one, it will not set individual filters. It is a little bit like Audyssey in this sense.

However, I have found that MSO + Dirac Live together work really well. In fact, better than MSO + Audyssey, because Dirac Live will actually correct group delay (phase / timing) so the bass performance sounds much more linear and tight across the lower frequency range, but especially in the crossover region.
Additional info can be found here: https://simplehomecinema.com/2023...ol-vs-mso/

In the meantime, I've emailed Dirac to help clear up the confusion, because there are some people out there that are clearly confused.

LA Art thank you for clarifying with Dirac, hopefully clearing up once and for all this confusion on whether Dirac Live offers THEIR bass management/integration! 🙏🏼

You should post this in all these Dirac Live receiver deals with that video!

According to Dirac Support:
"Yes, standard Dirac Live has always corrected the subwoofer response, taking advantage of the AVR's Bass Management."
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IMO there is no better resource for a Dirac product than Dirac themselves.
I have to disagree with this based on how many issues they have incorporating their license across the various brands. Yes, Dirac Live and DLBC are fairly smooth (for the most part) but they've been around a lot longer than the ART license they're trying to push out to the mainstream AVRs that are capable. Despite all the years of development, Dirac doesn't do a good job educating the consumer and its really up to enthusiasts to police and help themselves (including removing the myth that any Onkyo other than RZ70 is capable of bass management within Dirac correction. I am a part of the 1000+ page Dirac thread in AVS and also numerous threads in ASR and it's painfully obvious to me that many Dirac users (especially ones w/the ART license) are glorified unpaid beta testers! Despite Flax's presence (rep from Dirac) on the threads, he is little more than damage control and can get you a refund if you want it.

Concerning the NR7100, I would recommend this even less than the RZ50 since it has no pre outs and can't overcome the "stealth" protection under 4 ohm loads. Hopefully, those of you who already bought are mating this receiver w/8 ohm nominal speakers!
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I have to disagree with this based on how many issues they have incorporating their license across the various brands. Yes, Dirac Live and DLBC are fairly smooth (for the most part) but they've been around a lot longer than the ART license they're trying to push out to the mainstream AVRs that are capable. Despite all the years of development, Dirac doesn't do a good job educating the consumer and its really up to enthusiasts to police and help themselves (including removing the myth that any Onkyo other than RZ70 is capable of bass management within Dirac correction. I am a part of the 1000+ page Dirac thread in AVS and also numerous threads in ASR and it's painfully obvious to me that many Dirac users (especially ones w/the ART license) are glorified unpaid beta testers! Despite Flax's presence (rep from Dirac) on the threads, he is little more than damage control and can get you a refund if you want it.

Concerning the NR7100, I would recommend this even less than the RZ50 since it has no pre outs and can't overcome the "stealth" protection under 4 ohm loads. Hopefully, those of you who already bought are mating this receiver w/8 ohm nominal speakers!

Keep in mind you're talking about different topics and combining them.

How Dirac works is universal.
Option of license(s) doesn't change how they work.
You have pre and post adjustments, that has nothing to do on how either Dirac RC works.

Now how to use it properly and understanding adjustments is a whole other topic, definitely a learning curve!

Just in here you have people claiming DL includes DLBC, and or it does with one sub, Dirac works different per brand!

Thats the reason you have a 1000 pages and debates, this site is no exception!

The RZ50 has the same "stealth" issue with 4 & 6 ohms, the preouts do not really correct the issue.
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