Indianapolis, Ind. (March 28, 2023) — Onkyo® is pleased to introduce a flagship audio video receiver (AVR) to its global line up of home entertainment solutions that provides stellar audio performance and studio-level processing for music, home theater, and gaming fanatics alike. Packed with the most advanced immersive audio technologies, the all-new Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2, 140 watt-per-channel network receiver breaks new ground to deliver the ultimate home entertainment experiences.
HDMI 2.1, 8K/4K resolution, and 40GPS speeds come standard with this model with full bandwidth functionality for fastest refresh to keep up with the newest gaming consoles. Premium 32-bit ESS Sabre DACs provide unprecedented dynamic and ultra-low distortion, while Dirac Live® Room Correction Full Bandwidth comes standard to develop the best sound for your individual room layout. Optional user upgrades are available for Dirac Live Bass Control, which uses machine learning and AI to quickly determine ideal settings for any layout.
The Onkyo TX-RZ70 AVR includes advanced music streaming and connectivity, and works with smart home assistants like Alexa, Hey Google, and Siri. Roon Ready certification puts users’ entire high resolution music libraries at their fingertips (available with firmware update in September 2023). The whole home entertainment experience can be aligned with this state-of-the-art technology and fueled by studio-grade processing, Bluetooth transmitter with aptX for sharing audio to Bluetooth headphones, and more. This model joins the award-winning lineup of Onkyo AVRs featuring THX Certification, Klipsch Optimized Mode for peak performance with compatible hi-fi speakers, IMAX® Enhanced for clearer, brighter video and immersive audio, and much more.
The Onkyo brand was purchased by Premium Audio Company (PAC) in 2021. It has been important for the company to retain and embrace the expertise and decades of institutional knowledge of the engineers at its Technology Center in Osaka.
“The flagship Onkyo TX-RZ70 AVR is one of the first projects our PAC product development team has worked on with the existing Onkyo engineering team and represents a new standard of performance in its class,” explained Rob Standley, SVP of Global Brands – Elite, Pioneer, Integra and Onkyo.
