Onkyo TX-NR901 Receiver Gets Component Video Conversion and RF-Capable Remote

14-Nov-03

Onkyo has announced dealer shipments of its TX-NR901 THXÆ Select A/V receiver, featuring 7 x 110 watts, Net-Tuneô functionality to play streaming MP3 files via Ethernet, conversion of both composite and S-video to component video, and a new RF (Radio Frequency) and IR remote control.The TX-NR901 includes onboard processing for THX Surround EXô, DolbyÆ Digital EX, Dolby Pro LogicÆ II, DTS-ESÆ, DTSÆ Neo:6Æ, and DTS 96/24. Audio DACs at 192 kHz/24-bit are used for all channels except the rear surrounds, and the receiver features the company's Wide Rage Amplifier Technology (WRAT) for extended frequency response of 10 Hz to 100 kHz. For analog sources, the receiver includes Onkyo's Pure Audio function, which bypasses all digital processing to preserve the purity of analog audio signals.The TX-NR901 includes a new aluminum-face universal/learning remote control with an LCD display screen, jog dial, and the ability to control multiple home theatre components.Onkyo's Net-Tune capability uses a standard TCP/IP Ethernet connection to unite the receiver with MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files stored on a home PC, or to play Internet radio streams via a networked broadband Internet connection. The receiver's on-screen display shows song title, artist, album, genre, and playlist information.The TX-NR901 features a suite of connectivity options and features, including HD-capable 50 MHz component video switching and conversion of composite and S-video to component video. There are a total of eight digital audio inputs, including one on the front panel, and two digital outputs, as well as 7.1-channel pre-outs. There is also an array of multizone features, such as Onkyo's Powered Zone 2 that provides the ability to drive a set of stereo speakers in another room using the rear surround channel amplifiers, or using an external power amplifier.The Onkyo TX-NR901 is currently available at a suggested retail price of $1,500.For more information on this and other Onkyo products, visit www.onkyousa.com.

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