Onkyo TX-NR 579 black

By combining network capabilities, 7.1 multichannel surround sound, and a selection of the best home theater features, the TX-NR579 elevates entry-level to new heights of functionality. Connected to your home network, this multi-talented receiver fills your living room with sound streaming in real-time from the Internet or your PC.

High-performance audio technologies

• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) wideband amplification technology
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) clock jitter reduction technology for S/PDIF audio
• Massive high-power H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) transformer
• Optimum gain volume control circuit

Audio/video amplifier: 7.1

• Output power: 7 × 130 W at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven at 1% (IEC)
• Dynamic power
  • 180 W (into 3 Ω)
  • 160 W (into 4 Ω)
  • 100 W (into 8 Ω)

Measurements

• Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
• Damping factor: 60 (front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
• Input sensitivity and impedance: 200 mV/ 47 kOhms (LINE)
• Output level and impedance: 200 mV/ 470 Ω (REC OUT)
• Frequency response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz at 1 dB/-3 dBA
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 106 dBA (LINE, IHF-A)
• Speaker impedance: 6 - 16 Ω
• Tone control
  • +10 dB / -10 dB, 50 Hz (bass)
  • +10 dB / -10 dB, 20 kHz (treble)

Audio

• 32-bit DSP chip for advanced processing
• Converters: TI Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit (PCM1690) for all channels

Audio processing

• Decoders
  • Dolby True HD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DVD-Audio
  • Super Audio CD
  • Multichannel PCM
  • CEC
  • Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD High Resolution
  • Dolby Pro Logic II

Features

• Audyssey 2EQ for room acoustics correction
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness correction
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume
• Network functions for audio file playback (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, LPCM)
• Internet radio connectivity (vTuner, Last.fm*, Napster*)
• Windows 7 and DLNA 1.5 certified
• Convenient on-screen display overlay via HDMI
• Independent crossover frequency adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V sync control function (up to 800 ms / 48 kHz)
• Tone control for left/right channels
• RDS (PS/RT/PTY/TP)
• 40 FM/AM radio presets
• Firmware updates via Ethernet/USB ports
• RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) system control
• RI-compatible remote control

Video

• HDMI video upscaling up to 4k with Marvell Qdeo

Connectivity

• 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output (4 in / 1 out)
• 2 Component inputs and 1 output
• 1 front audio input for portable devices
• 1 front A/V auxiliary input
• 4 digital inputs (2 optical and 2 coaxial)
• 4 A/V inputs and 1 output
• 1 video output (monitor)
• 1 analog RCA audio input
• 1 subwoofer output
• Color-coded banana plug compatible speaker terminals
• Headphone jack
• Universal port for connecting another Onkyo device
• Dock for iPhone/iPod or DAB+

Tuner

• 40-preset RDS tuner
• Automatic FM station scan
• 40-station RDS tuner
  • FM 87.5 MHz-107.9 MHz
  • AM 530 kHz-1,710 kHz

General

• Power consumption
  • Operating: 460W
  • Standby: 0.3W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 173 x 328 mm
• Weight: 9.5 kg