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TX-NR808 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
The Heart and Soul of Networked Home Entertainment
Meet Onkyo’s mid-range powerhouse. The TX-NR808 earns its prestigious THX
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Select2 Plus
™
certification by blending the latest
connectivity and processing technology with Onkyo’s renowned amplification prowess. As a network-capable receiver, the TX-NR808 is
your gateway to streaming audio from your PC or internet radio. Other connection highlights include seven HDMI
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1.4a inputs with 3D
and Audio Return Channel capability; 7.1-multichannel analog inputs for legacy components; a Universal port for Onkyo peripherals; a USB
port for iPod models and flash memory devices; and an analog RGB video input for your PC. Employing two advanced 32-bit DSP chips
and low-jitter 24-bit Burr-Brown DACs, the TX-NR808 effortlessly handles your audio-processing needs. Whether it’s lossless Dolby
and DTS formats on Blu-ray Disc, or new-dimension surround formats from Audyssey and Dolby, your audio signals retain every lifelike
nuance. All things considered, the TX-NR808 is a serious challenger for the middleweight crown.
HDMI
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1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel
The seven HDMI 1.4a inputs on the TX-NR808 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 1.4a 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 coming to market. The TX-NR808
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.
PC Audio and Internet Radio via Network Function with
DLNA 1.5 and Windows
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7 Compatibility
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-NR808 takes
streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3, WMA,
WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio
files—whether on your PC or from the internet—can now be played
back through your main system with unprecedented power and fidelity.
The TX-NR808 brings to life a huge array of internet radio channels
from Last.fm and vTuner*. As well as being compatible with earlier
platforms, the receiver is compatible with Microsoft’s new Windows
7 platform, which includes the DLNA 1.5-specified “Play To” media-
streaming feature. Another benefit of having the TX-NR808 connected
to the internet is that you can then easily update its firmware.
*Availability of services depends on region.
Audyssey DSX
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and Dolby
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Pro Logic
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IIz Add New
Dimensions to Surround Sound
The TX-NR808 handles two new surround-sound technologies
from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up
the speakers in your home cinema system. Audyssey DSX lets you
incorporate “front wide” speakers, in place of the usual surround
back speakers, to expand the width of the soundstage. Set up at
a recommended 60° off center, these channels help to produce a
more realistic soundstage and a more immersive listening experience.
Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can reconfigure the TX-NR808’s surround
back channels to deliver “front height” channels. These channels carry
ambient, non-directional audio that adds a new vertical dimension to
your movies and games. Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides a similar front-
height speaker option that likewise works to create a more enveloping
home cinema experience.
THX
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Select2 Plus
™
Certified
THX Select2 Plus certification is specified for rooms where the screen-
to-seat viewing distance is 3 to 4 meters and the room volume is
around 56 cubic meters. To achieve THX Select2 Plus certification,
the TX-NR808 had to meet the world’s most demanding standards
for home cinema audio quality and performance, and play at reference
volume levels with minimal distortion.
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