The new Onkyo RZ50

[Danzilla31]

FYI for anyone that only saw the 250W rating, that is with only one channel driven (hate it when they use that spec). More typical rating is 120W 2-channels driven into 8 ohms.

Yeah they all pretty much do that I never trust those specs by any manufacturer anyway

 

[panteragstk]

Yeah they all pretty much do that I never trust those specs by any manufacturer anyway

Yup. Gotta see them real world measurements.

This one is quite interesting I have to say. I still have my Onkyo 809 and it's working great. I'd like to get my 5.1.4 setup complete in my office and this or my current Denon 4300h would work very well.

The price on this is nice too for everything you're getting. Interesting.

 

[EBN]

I wonder how good the preout section is rated to run external amps. Sometimes these avr preouts can be a little light on the output voltage some amps need at 1.2 to 1.5 from the preouts to be driven to there full potential

Hopefully they have implemented something similar what is being used in sister company Integra receivers as they likely share lot of parts and design overall. Integra was praised on this part by Gene:

Great Preamp section for using external amplification

Integra DRX-4.3 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

The Integra DRX-4.3 AV receiver sports the latest in HD audio/video with 9 amplified channels on-board, expandable to a 7.1.4 speaker configuration. Our review discusses its performance and shortcomings.

www.audioholics.com

 

[Danzilla31]

Hopefully they have implemented something similar what is being used in sister company Integra receivers as they likely share lot of parts and design overall. Integra was praised on this part by Gene:

Great Preamp section for using external amplification

Integra DRX-4.3 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

The Integra DRX-4.3 AV receiver sports the latest in HD audio/video with 9 amplified channels on-board, expandable to a 7.1.4 speaker configuration. Our review discusses its performance and shortcomings.

www.audioholics.com

Man I hope so good article. I wish they would provide that in the specs tho. It makes buying amps hard if you don't know

 

[Trebdp83]

We’ll see if any are available come October.

TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver | Onkyo USA

The Onkyo TX-RZ50 AV Receiver will revitalize your home entertainment set-up with groundbreaking DIRAC room correction technology. Shop Now.

www.onkyousa.com

 

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[Coleboy5]

FYI, I asked Onkyo USA when preorders would ship and all I got was “the receiver will be in stock late Dec.” Pretty disheartening considering I have all new Polk reserves and nothing to power them

 

[Trebdp83]

Well, that sucks.

 

[Epsonfan]

That's why I sourced a used Denon X2700H at a very delicious price

 

[Coleboy5]

Well, that sucks.

Could be the classic “underpromise/overdeliver” tactic. So maybe that’s worst case scenario

 

[Theetjuh]

FYI, I asked Onkyo USA when preorders would ship and all I got was “the receiver will be in stock late Dec.” Pretty disheartening considering I have all new Polk reserves and nothing to power them

What I read on AVS, quite a few already got theirs.

 

[Coleboy5]

What I read on AVS, quite a few already got theirs.

Interesting. I wonder if they were reviewers or if I just missed the first wave of shipments?

 

[Trebdp83]

Onkyo TX RZ50 Setup and first impressions video

forums.audioholics.com

 

[Theetjuh]

Interesting. I wonder if they were reviewers or if I just missed the first wave of shipments?

Probably you missed the first wave, there are also still a few waiting for their shipment.

Me in the EU has to wait till nov/dec at minimum.

 

[Coleboy5]

Just a heads up - lx-505 in stock @ hideflifestyle.com for those in the us

 

[Epsonfan]

Just a heads up - lx-505 in stock @ hideflifestyle.com for those in the us

NOT available

 

[Coleboy5]

NOT available

Not saying that for me. Let’s me add to cart and everything. Sorry could be a location thing

 

[panteragstk]

Not saying that for me. Let’s me add to cart and everything. Sorry could be a location thing

It isn't even on the site for me.

 

[Trebdp83]

Pioneer Home Audio | VSX-LX505

ELITE's VSX-LX505 9.2 Channel AV Receiver delivers multi-dimensional excitement to your home theater. Shop Now!

www.pioneerhomeusa.com

Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX505 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with Bluetooth - Black

The Elite VSX-LX505 creates the soundscape of IMAX® Enhanced and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtua

www.hideflifestyle.com

 

[panteragstk]

Pioneer Home Audio | VSX-LX505

ELITE's VSX-LX505 9.2 Channel AV Receiver delivers multi-dimensional excitement to your home theater. Shop Now!

www.pioneerhomeusa.com

Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX505 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with Bluetooth - Black

The Elite VSX-LX505 creates the soundscape of IMAX® Enhanced and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtua

www.hideflifestyle.com

...weird. Now it works. Temporary glitch?