Network AV receiver Onkyo TX-NR686 7.2, 7x165W, 2 zones

Discontinued model, newer analog TX-NR696

This Onkyo TX-NR686 home theater amplifier features THX Certified Select™, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos soundtracks complement the latest 4K HDR video via HDMI passthrough 4K/60p, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 color standard. Special Onkyo app for easy multi-room 2-zone control. This model also has an integrated Chromecast, now also with the help of Google. And of course DTS Play-Fi, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Spotify, and Bluetooth interfaces, with FlareConnect™ wireless multi-room function.

• Power: 165W per channel (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
• Supports applications: AirPlay, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn
• Resistance: 4 - 16 ohms
• Frequency range: 10 Hz-100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB
• 7 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs
• 2 outputs for subwoofers
• Controlled with the Onkyo app from Apple and Android smart devices
• Two zone control
• Dimensions: 435 x 173.5 x 379.5 mm / Weight: 10 kg

With high-current Dynamic Audio Amplification driving your surround system to THX Certified Select™ cinema reference levels, you can transport your audience to the heart of the movie. DTS:X® and Dolby Atmos® soundtracks complement the latest in 4K HDR video via HDMI® pass-through supporting 4K/60p, Dolby Vision™, HDR10, HLG, and the BT.2020 color standard. Now with cross-compatible 3D audio upmixing solutions from Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X®, you can enjoy regular multichannel movies with spatially immersive sound. Cast music from mobiles to the receiver and other compatible systems in your home over Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, or FlareConnect™ wireless multi-room platforms. AirPlay and Bluetooth® technology are also on board. Enjoy built-in streaming services as well as Hi-Res Audio via network and USB, all with the dynamic and emotional sound only an Onkyo can deliver.

• THX® Certified Select™ cinema reference sound
• Supports 5.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® playback
• 165 W per channel
• HDMI® 7 in (1 front*1) / Main Out, and Sub Out*2 supporting 4K/60 Hz, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision™, BT.2020, and HDCP 2.2 pass-through
• Dynamic Audio Amplification with 4-ohm speaker-driving capability
• 384 kHz/32-bit DAC and VLSC™ filtering for superior clarity
• Supports Chromecast built-in and works with the Google Assistant
• Dual-band Wi-Fi®, DTS Play-Fi®, AirPlay, Amazon Music, Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn*3
• FlareConnect™ wireless multi-room audio

• HDMI terminals supporting HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision™, BT.2020, 4K/60 Hz pass-through, and HDCP 2.2
• 5.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos playback and Dolby Surround upmixing for audio formats including DTS® codecs
• DTS:X playback and DTS Neural:X® 3D upmixing supporting Dolby® formats
• AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration with AccuReflex phase alignment for Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers
• Supports Onkyo Controller app*4 for intuitive multi-room operation
• Stable 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity
• Chromecast built-in wireless audio streaming technology that works with the Google Assistant
• DTS Play-Fi multi-room audio with Onkyo Music Control App*4
• AirPlay audio streaming from iTunes and iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
• Hi-Res Audio playback including DSD 5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz*5, 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC*6, WAV (RIFF)*6, AIFF, ALAC*6, and Dolby® TrueHD*7
• Supports Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer music streaming services and TuneIn internet radio
• FlareConnect multi-room audio distribution to compatible components
• Powered Zone 2 speaker outputs and Zone 2 line-output with DAC supporting digital*8 and analog audio playback
• Bluetooth® wireless technology for mobiles, laptops, and PCs (Version 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.3)
• Advanced Music Optimizer improves compressed digital audio quality, including Bluetooth audio
• Support for front L/R bi-amping in a 5.2-channel speaker layout
• 480i de-interlacing (480i to 480p) via HDMI for legacy video formats

• 165 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, IEC)
• Dynamic Audio Amplification delivers thrilling multichannel and stereo performance
• High-current power drives large speakers with 4-ohm resistance
• HCPS (High Current Power Supply) customized transformer
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) high-frequency noise removal (for front L/R channels)
• Non-phase-shift amplification circuitry for clarity and detail
• Discrete output stage circuitry for low distortion

• Dolby Atmos and DTS:X reproduction (supports 5.2.2 channels)
• HDMI support for 4K/60 Hz, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor™, xvColor™, LipSync, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DSD, DVD- Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), multichannel PCM, and CEC
• High-grade AKM (AK4458) 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel DAC
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) jitter-cleaning technology for S/PDIF audio
• 32-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Listening modes for gaming (Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG)
• Theater-Dimensional virtual surround function
• Direct Mode for audio reproduction close to original source quality
• Tone controls (bass/treble) for front L/R channels

• 7 HDMI inputs (1 front) and 2 outputs (1 Main Out, 1 Sub Out)
• Powered USB terminal (5 V, 1 A) for audio playback
• 2 composite video inputs and 2 component video inputs
• 3 digital audio inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial)
• 6 analog audio inputs, 1 stereo 3.5 mm analog input (front)
• Phono input (MM) and equalizer for turntable connection
• 2 subwoofer pre-outs
• 6.35 mm headphone jack (front)
• Speaker setup mic input (front)
• Speaker posts with screw knobs

• Crossover adjustment for each channel (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control (up to 500 ms in 5 ms steps at 48 kHz)
• Graphical User Interface with overlaid On-Screen Display via HDMI
• Quick Setup Guide via GUI and easy connection diagram on rear panel
• Large input selector buttons
• Economical HDMI pass-through and Network Standby functions
• IP control support for home automation systems
• 3-mode display dimmer (normal/dim/dimmer)
• 40 FM/AM random presets
• Simple remote control

• All Channels 165 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, IEC)
• Dynamic Power:
  240 W (3 Ω, Front)
  210 W (4 Ω, Front)
  120 W (8 Ω, Front)
• THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)
• Input Sensitivity and Impedance:
  200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
  3.5 mV/47 kΩ (Phono)
• Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance 1 V/470 Ω (Subwoofer Pre Out) 200 mV/2.3 kΩ (Zone Line Out)
• Frequency Response:
  10Hz-100kHz/+1dB, -3dB (Direct Mode)
• Tone Control ±10 dB, 20 Hz (Bass) ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) 80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)
• Speaker Impedance 4 Ω–16 Ω

• Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
• Videos:
  1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component Y)
  0.7 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component B/R)
  1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Composite)

• Tuning Frequency Range
• FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (Taiwan Model)
• AM 522 kHz - 1.611 kHz 530 kHz - 1.710 kHz 530 kHz - 1.710 kHz (Taiwan Model)
• FM/AM Preset Memory 40 Stations

• Power Supply AC 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
• AC 120 V, 60 Hz (Taiwan Model)
• Power Consumption 570 W
• 580 W (Taiwan Model)
• No-Sound Power Consumption 60 W
• Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 173.5 x 379.5 mm
• Weight 10.0 kg

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