Dec 27, 2019
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Onkyo TX-NR696 review
The 7.2 channel receiver provides 165W of output power at 6 ohm-load. The device has seven HDMI inputs and two outputs, with support for 4K video, Dolby Vision and HDR10. Among the inputs for connecting external signal sources, we can note the connectors of the built-in phono corrector for the MM pickup of the vinyl player. This model has the most advanced functionality for network streaming (via Ethernet or Wi-Fi), based on a separate SoC processor. Onkyo TX-NR696 can play music from available network devices or on-line resources. In addition, this model has built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant, support for multi-room technologies DTS Play-Fi, Sonos and FireConnect. 
Onkyo TX-NR686 review
In addition to the main 7.2 channels - the last two of which can be used both for the rear rear and for the speakers of the “upper” channels in the Dolby Atmos or DTS setup: X - TX-NR686 is equipped with additional amplification channels for connecting a pair of speakers in the second zone. And given the receiver’s output power of 165 watts per channel, even with fairly demanding acoustics, it should not have any problems. Due to this, the TX-NR686 outperforms most of its competitors and, given the built-in 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC, allows you to save a little when organizing a stereo system in another room. 
Onkyo TX-NR696 pros & cons
Pros
- At the touch of a button, the Stereo Assign mode switches playback from the front speakers to the side, or rear rear or top speaker pairs
- Zone B is ideal for connecting a compatible transmitter, so you can listen to any source
Cons
- It's not the most refined-sounding with music and the bloated remote lacks polish
Onkyo TX-NR686 pros & cons
Pros
- In fact, the device is really worthwhile, it has a good set of functions and is easy to listen to all day long
- Decent level of detail
Cons
- Not enough drive and speakers when playing
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR696
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
TX-NR696
TX-NR686
Brand
Onkyo
Onkyo
Reviews
88
152
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
165/6
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
570
570
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 14.5
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
12.5/26.4
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Onkyo TX-NR696
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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