TX-RZ50 Black
Description
Having been a driving force behind the development of AV receivers since the 1980s, it's no surprise that Onkyo is debuting its 9.2-channel THX Certified Ultra TX-RZ50 flagship with new innovations in sound enhancement that other brands haven't thought of yet. These hardware-based features complement powerful amplification, a multi-technology networking platform and premium 3D audio coverage, disabling unnecessary circuitry to give you the edge in clarity. These modes will probably impress audiophiles, but the flawless user interface and the convenience of voice communication open the TX-RZ50 to any member of your family. Whether your room needs more power or you're looking for the ultimate in sound, functionality and flexibility, the TX-RZ50 is your AV endgame.
Product information
Features of Onkyo TX-RZ50
Output power 120 W per channel, at 6 ohms
High-definition audio support DSD 11.2 MHz, FLAC 192 kHz/24 bit
High quality DAC 384kHz/32bit (stereo)
Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
THX Select2 Plus certification
IMAX® Enhanced certification
7 HDMI inputs (1 on the front panel) and 2 outputs with HDCP2.3 support
Discrete Audio Path mode disables the HDMI output when receiving audio signals from a BD player with two HDMI outputs
AccuEQ ADVANCE PLUS multi-point audio calibration of the sound field
Quad-core SoC with 802.11ac (2x2 MIMO) Wi-Fi®
New remote control with backlight
Enhanced capabilities
DiracLive calibration
Cinema Dedicated mode turns off the network module's clock, and Cinema Dedicated Net Off mode turns off the module's power supply to suppress noise and improve audio clarity.
Discrete Audio Path mode disables the HDMI output when connected to a BD player with two HDMI outputs, reducing noise
The eARC function transmits 3D audio formats from compatible TVs to the AV receiver via HDMI
2 HDMI outputs allow you to connect your main TV display, home theater projector and zone 2 display
Supports Roon via Chromecast built-in
DSP-based Vocal Enhancer mode enhances dialogue with the remote control
The Media In / Out data display allows you to confirm playback settings in the program for optimal performance
Playback switch from front L/R Height, Surround or Surround Back channels for listening to surround sound in stereo destination mode.
Amplifier capabilities
Output power 120 W/channel (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, KNI 10%, 1 channel engaged)
DAA digital dynamic sound amplification system
THX Ultra certification for reference cinema sound
Ultra-wide frequency response 5 Hz - 100 kHz
Low noise power transformer, separate backup transformer and smoothing capacitors are custom made.
High instantaneous current to drive a 4 ohm load through 11 channels
Extruded aluminum radiator with heat-dissipating aluminum coating
The optimal volume gain circuit boosts the signal level above the minimum noise level
Separate digital and analog circuitry and an isolated SoC board
Front L/R speakers connected according to the bi-amping scheme (outputs are shared in Zone 3/Height 1)
Preamp mode for connecting an external amplifier
HDMI board with large pads and short signal paths to reduce noise
AKM 768kHz/32bit Stereo DAC (AK4490) for Front L/R Channels
384 kHz / 32-bit discrete stereo DACs for Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio
VLSC™ (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) audio filtering technology (all channels)
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) jitter suppression technology for SPDIF audio
Tone control for all channels
Pure Audio mode and Direct Mode for an authentic sound source
Audio-video support
HDMI supports HDCP 2.3, 4K/60p, HDR (Dolby Vision™, HDR10, HLG), BT.2020, 4:4: 4/24-bit, 3D video, eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), ARC, DeepColor™ , xvColor and LipSync
Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio® decoding
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer 3D processing technology
Dolby Surround® and DTS® Neural: X with upmixing
IMAX mode for IMAX Enhanced
THX® listening modes for movies, music and games
Sound optimization for games (Rock, Sports, Action, RPG)
Upscaling 1080p video to 4K via HDMI
SACD playback via HDMI (stereo 5.6 MHz and multi-channel 2.8 MHz)
Network functions and management
Chromecast built-in supports voice-controlled multi-room audio streaming through Google Assistant-enabled devices.
Works with Alexa (needs future firmware update)
AirPlay 2 for multi-room audio streaming with voice control from Siri-enabled devices
Works with Sonos certified for Sonos Home Sound System
DTS Play-Fi® multi-room audio system via Onkyo Music Control
FlareConnect ™ multi-zone audio with compatible components
Built-in Spotify®, TIDAL, TuneIn, Amazon Music and Deezer services
Support for DLNA® and network playback of Hi-Res Audio in DSD Direct 11.2 MHz; DSD 256/128/64 (converted to PCM); FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and AIFF up to 192 kHz / 24 bits; and ALAC up to 96 kHz / 24 bit
Works with the Onkyo Controller remote streaming app for iPhone, iPad and Android
Quad-core SoC supports high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2x2 MIMO)
Bidirectional Ethernet enables PC setup, IP management and home automation
Connectivity options
7 HDMI inputs (1 front) and 2 outputs (main and auxiliary)
2 component video inputs (assigned, switching)
2 composite video inputs (to be assigned)
5 digital audio inputs (3 optical and 2 coaxial assignable)
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