In the ranks of nine-channel AV-receivers with IMAX Enhanced support tangible replenishment. Onkyo also joined the competition between brands who want to give home theater owners incredible surround sound. The Onkyo TX-RZ740 AV receiver offers not only all the most relevant functions and technologies on board, but also offers them to the audiophile at almost the best price. See Onkyo TX-RZ740 specs presented in this Onkyo TX-RZ740 review for a clear picture of what this unit is.
Onkyo TX-RZ740 review
Features
The Onkyo TX-RZ740 AV receiver received an 11.2-channel preamp output and 11-channel internal signal processing. The power is 9 x 185 W (6 Ohms). Onkyo TX-RZ740 is equipped with decoders for all common surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. Based on this model, it is possible to build 3D systems in a configuration up to 5.2.4 without using external amplifiers. You can also create a virtual surround sound system and using Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer technologies, the correct processing of IMAX content is also provided.
Design and build
Onkyo TX-RZ740 has a high-end audio circuit using proprietary technology of dynamic amplification (Dynamic Amplification), which operates in an extended frequency range. The output stages of the amplifiers are mounted on aluminum heat sinks with low resonance indices, and a custom transformer is used in the power supply unit of the AV receiver. The audio circuit of the AV receiver uses AKM4458 DACs, which provide accurate signal processing. To further eliminate the distortion of a low-level signal in the AV receiver provides proprietary technology VLSC.
Connectivity
The AV receiver has seven HDMI inputs and two outputs that support 4K video transmission with Dolby Vision and HDR10 technologies. A signal with 1080p parameters supplied to these inputs can be converted up to 4K resolution.
Setup
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- I enjoyed FlareConnect for multi-zone audio distribution to compatible components
- It is very massive and equipped with high capacitance capacitors
Cons
- In comparison with the previous model, the number of optical inputs has decreased, and the developers have sacrificed component and composite video inputs as the least relevant
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
