If you are thinking that it might be the time to plunge into a more serious sound system and retire that old portable music player by investing into an AV Receiver, then the Onkyo TX-NR515AE should be on your short list.
Boasting 8 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, this receiver can transfer uncompressed digital audio in a way that ensures the highest quality audio and video. An HDMI audio receiver delivers excellent sound without losing quality, even when converting or compressing an audio signal.
With 7.2 channels, each of the seven channels gets its own unique audio information, allowing the receiver to produce more precise sounds.
The TX-NR515AE receiver checks every box on your home theatre wishlist. The acclaimed WRAT system delivers room-filling sound through 7.2 channels with Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz expansion. Audyssey’s 2EQ®, Dynamic Volume®, and Dynamic EQ® systems are standard.
Eight HDMI® inputs enable Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding, as well as the latest games and 3D movies; the front-panel HDMI Mobile High-Definition Link displays 1080p smartphone content; there are two HDMI outputs for connection of a TV and a movie projector; and Marvell’s Qdeo™ technology upscales video to breathtaking 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels).
Want music? As well as AirPlay—which lets you wirelessly stream audio to your home theatre from iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, Android Smartphone or PC—there’s ethernet for playback of your multi-format PC-based audio library, and a number of superbly integrated cloud streaming and internet radio services. You can also physically connect your iPod, iPhone, or flash drive via USB. Input selection with InstaPrevue™ technology, overlaid OSD, multi-zone capability, and system control via Onkyo remote app are included.