Onkyo Unveils Three New High End AV Receivers – All with Cisco SimpleTap

June 27, 2012 - ProAV News, rAVe [PUBS],

Onkyo this week announced the release of three new models at the top of its A/V receiver line, including what it is claiming as the world’s first full 11.4-channel implementation of DTS Neo:X, as well as the first use of Cisco Linksys’ SimpleTap technology in an audio/video component.

The company’s new nine-channel flagship product, dubbed the TX-NR5010 Network A/V Receiver, is followed by a more moderately priced nine-channel alternative, the TX-NR3010 Network A/V Receiver and then a seven-channel solution, the TX-NR1010 Network A/V Receiver.

All three include:

THX Ultra2 Plus certification to recreate the cinematic experience with dynamic Reference Level sound to larger home theaters up to 85 cubic meters in size and a viewing distance of approximately 3.5 meters
11.4-channel pre-outs with DTS Neo:X 11-channel upmixing support for both the TX-NR5010 and TX-NR3010, another world first for Onkyo
First consumer electronics partner to incorporate Cisco Linksys’ SimpleTap technology
Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room equalization with multi-channel upmixing from DTS Neo:X, Audyssey DSX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz
An additional HDMI output to enable 1080p playback in a second zone
InstaPrevue picture-in-picture video input preview and selection technology
Front-panel Mobile High-Definition Link HDMI port for phone/camcorder
Extra HDMI inputs to support 3D Video plus Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (8+1 inputs on all three models)
Bluetooth 3.0 and aptX wireless audio streaming via optional adapter

Onkyo has been working with Cisco to incorporate SimpleTap, which connects devices to the network such as Smart TVs, printers or tablets. Anyone can now use the Cisco Connect Cloud mobile app on her smartphone to get a compatible device connected in a matter of seconds. Connecting is as easy as pressing the virtual Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the mobile app and, in the near future, as easy as scanning a Near Field Communications (NFC) tag that may be bundled with or integrated in various consumer electronic (CE) products.

SimpleTap was just launched TODAY by Cisco. You can read all about it here: http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=926061

The flagship TX-NR5010 is aimed squarely at the avid home theater enthusiast or commerical installs where high-end sound is required. Housed in a rigid chassis with separate anti-resonant aluminum top and side panels, the unit has a massive toroidal transformer supported by two discrete transformers for audio and video processing. With gold-plated audio terminals and speaker posts, this unit is fastidiously outfitted to audiophile-grade specifications, according to Onkyo. The TX-NR3010 also boasts multiple transformers for A/V processing, but features a heavy-duty EI transformer in place of toroidal power. All models have isolated power and preamp blocks to reduce interference with a super-rigid chassis to prevent vibration. A new Differential DAC Mode and Digital Crossover Processing Network are also included on all three models to optimize performance when bi-wiring and bi-amping the front channels.

With everything from an analog video input for PC to a generous mix of optical and coaxial digital audio inputs, all three models boast an exhaustive the list of A/V connections. In addition to the capacity to link with an iPhone, iPod, or flash memory device, these models include two USB ports in the front and rear to accommodate the UWF-1 Wireless LAN Adapter and UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter (sold separately).

The Onkyo TX-NR5010, TX-NR3010 and TX-NR1010 receivers will be available in July with suggested retail prices of $2,999, $2,299 and $1,799, respectively, and you can see all the specs here: http://www.onkyousa.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver&Source=caroseulmenu