Onkyo Adapts Computer-style Architecture In Their TX-NR1000 Home Theatre Receiver

15-Jan-04

Onkyo has adapted the computer industry's architecture of replaceable card-based modules, upgradeable software, and build-to-order marketing in order to create a home theatre receiver that will not be rendered obsolescent by the ""next big thing."" The TX-NR1000 has all the latest sound processing from Dolby, DTS, and THX. The big difference is that the Onkyo TX-NR1000 will still be able to match or surpass future models from the competition for many years to come. ""Nothing is more frustrating to consumers than to find out they just bought a product that is already out of date,"" said Don Milks, Onkyo's National Product and Marketing Manager. ""Now, with the TX-NR1000, we can not only upgrade existing systems, but we can add new capabilities such as high-tech broadcast reception, advanced networking, processing circuits, and interface standards that don't yet exist."" The receiver will include HDMI for optimal digital video connections, iLink (IEEE-1394) for digital transfer of high-resolution SACD and DVD-Audio, and Onkyo's exclusive Net-Tune Ethernet audio technology for accessing MP3, WMA, and WAV files stored on a networked PC. The rear panel includes nine modules that are held in place by screws similar to computer PCI and AGP cards that are secured to a PC chassis. All the related inputs and outputs are grouped on individual modules. When the receiver initially ships it will come fully populated with nine modules: digital audio, analog audio, video, AM/FM tuner, iLink, Net-Tune, HDMI, Dual Multichannel Input, and an extra component video in/out module. Optional modules such as digital radio and enhanced video outputs are planned for fall introduction, with details to be announced in September. The Onkyo TX-NR1000 will be available in April, with a suggested retail price of $4,000.

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