Please note: The TX-NR509 has now been replaced with the TX-NR515. Onkyo have raised the bar yet again with the new Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 Channel Network AV Receiver adding network capability inside a sub £400 receiver for the first time ever. A stunning cosmetic facelift is another new feature which catches the eye and even more functionality never seen before at this price point. Another great effort once again from Onkyo.
The new network capability of this receiver takes you one step closer to full integration of home entertainment. Audio files stored on a NAS or computer can now be accessed along with a whole world of streaming music, from Last FM, Napster and internet radio. Other features which made the Onkyo TX-NR509 such a great value-for-money purchase remain such as two zone audio, 3D video passthrough and Audyssey technologies making the TX-NR509 an unbeatable receiver in the sub-£500 market.
Features
Network Capability
As one of Onkyo’s new breed of receivers that can link directly to the internet or to your home PC via a local network, the TX-NR509 takes streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio files can now be played back through your main system with unprecedented power and fidelity. The TX-NR509 also brings to life a huge array of internet radio channels from Last.fm* and vTuner, plus on-demand music streaming from Napster*. As well as being compatible with earlier platforms, the receiver is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows® 7 platform, which includes the DLNA 1.5-specified “Play To” media-streaming feature. The TX-NR509’s internet connectivity has the added benefit of making firmware updates simpler than ever.
*Availability of services depends on region.
Decoding of High-Definition Surround-Sound Codecs
The TX-NR509 can decode Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™—two lossless formats that enable delivery of a bit-for-bit soundtrack identical to the studio master track. These codecs, previously available only on mid-range and high-end receivers, take advantage of the high data capacity of the Blu-ray format. The TX-NR509 also handles two “lossy” audio formats: Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™. Dolby Digital Plus is designed to accompany high-definition video delivered via disc media, broadcasts, and online content. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling rate, and more channels than the core DTS technology.
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz Adds New Dimensions to Surround Sound
As with previous versions of Dolby Pro Logic, this latest version delivers a convincing surround-sound experience from any movie or music source—even a stereo one. On the TX-NR509, Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables you to incorporate two “front high” speakers into your surround-sound set-up as an alternative to the two surround back speakers. The front high channels carry ambient, non-directional audio that helps immerse you even more deeply into your movies and games.
Convenient Overlaid On-Screen Display via HDMI
Changing your A/V receiver’s settings is now more seamless than ever, thanks to the TX-NR509’s new overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) feature. Onscreen set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image you’re watching. This means you can adjust the settings immediately, without having to switch back and forth from a blank screen background.
HDMI™ 1.4 Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel
HDMI has fast become the cable of choice for connecting today’s A/V components. The three HDMI 1.4 inputs on the TX-NR509 let you simultaneously connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. A single output then sends a pristine signal to your connected high-resolution display. As the latest version of this connector, HDMI 1.4 adds the exciting possibilities of 3D video and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the next big thing in home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the increase and 3D-compatible TVs on the near horizon. The futureready TX-NR509 also offers the convenience of an Audio Return Channel via HDMI. Audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner can be sent “upstream” to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/PDIF audio cable.
A Suite of Audyssey Technologies for the Ideal Listening Environment
The TX-NR509 comes with three Audyssey technologies that help create the most suitable listening environment for your home.
(1) Audyssey 2EQ™
Tailors multi-channel audio for your home cinema speaker set-up by measuring three room positions and applying a resolution filter to the satellite speakers to correct for room acoustics.
(2) Audyssey Dynamic Volume™
Automatically compensates for volume fluctuations in different audio content—for example, during commercial breaks—while optimizing the dynamic range.
(3) Audyssey Dynamic EQ™
Maintains a consistent bass response, tonal balance, and surround-sound effect at different volume levels, so you can enjoy the natural dynamics of your content regardless of the volume.
Four Game Modes for More Realistic Action
These four gaming modes create an audio experience with more realism and impact. You can select from Rock, Sports, Action, or RPG (Role Playing Game) modes to match your gaming content.
192 kHz/24-Bit Burr-Brown DACs Improve Jitter Performance to Deliver Clearer Sound
High-quality Burr-Brown DACs (PCM1690) work to optimize analog audio performance on the TX-NR509. These DACs perform advanced 24-bit signal processing and support sampling rates of up to 192 kHz, while displaying high resistance to clock jitter and offering a 113 dB dynamic range.
Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices
If you have an iPod or other MP3 player, you can connect it to the TX-SR509’s front panel for quick and convenient audio playback. Your player’s compressed digital music files can then receive a quality boost from the receiver’s Music Optimizer technology.
Music Optimizer™ to Enhance Compressed Digital Music Files
While MP3 or AAC files may sound fine through the headphones of your portable digital player, the limitations of these files can be exposed when played back through a quality home entertainment system. This is because a significant amount of highfrequency bit information is lost during the filecompression process. To counter this, Onkyo has designed onboard Music Optimizer technology to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals.
General Specifications
Power Supply - AC 230 V~, 50 Hz
Power Consumption - 370 W
Dimensions - (W x H x D) 435 x 173.5 x 328 mm
Weight - 9.2 kg
Click on the image below for full spec sheet for the Onkyo TX-NR509. We only stock the black finish.
