TX-NR686

With high-current Dynamic Audio Amplification driving your surround system to THX Certified SelectTM theater reference levels, you can transport your audience to the heart of the movie. DTS:X® and Dolby Atmos® soundtracks complement the latest in 4K HDR video via HDMI® pass-through supporting 4K/60p, Dolby VisionTM, HDR10, HLG, and the BT.2020 color standard. Now with cross-compatible 3D audio upmixing solutions from Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X®, you can enjoy regular multichannel movies with spatially immersive sound. Cast music from mobiles to the receiver and other compatible systems in your home over Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, or FlareConnectTM wireless multi-room platforms. AirPlay and Bluetooth® technology are also on board. Enjoy built-in streaming services as well Hi-Res Audio via network and USB, all with the dynamic and emotional sound only an Onkyo can deliver.

Features

Amplifier

# Channels 7.2
Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) 100 Watts, 0.08% THD
Power Watts/Ch (6 Ohms 1kHz, 1 Channel Driven) 201 Watts, 10% THD
Dynamic Audio Amplification
H.C.P.;S. (High Current Power Supply)
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
THX Certified
Continuous 6 Ohms Rated
Certified 4 Ohms Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Amplifier Design Linear Class A/B
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) -
Bi-amp Capability For Front

Processing

Dolby Atmos ✓ (5.2.2)
32-Bit Digital Signal Processing Engine
Dolby Decoder Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD
DTS:X ✓ (5.2.2)
DTS Decoder DTS:X, DTS: Neural:X, DTS-HD Master Audio
ONKYO GAME Surround Modes ✓(Rock, Sports, Action, RPG)
VLSC for Noiseless Audio Processing ✓(Front L/R Channels)
THX Processing Mode
CinemaFILTER -
AccuEQ Room Calibration ✓(w/ AccuReflex)
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct/Pure Mode ✓/-
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode -
Advanced Music Optimizer
384K/32 Bit DACs
192K/24 Bit DACs -

Connectivity

Analog Audio IN 8
Phono Input
Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 2 / 1
Composite Video I/O 2 / 0
Component Video I/O 2 / 0
Front Panel HDMI
Front-Panel A/V 1 (Analog)
USB Input ✓ (Rear)
HDMI I/O 7 / 2 (Main/Sub)
HDMI 4K/60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals
HDCP 2.2 Copy-Protection Compatibility
HDMI Support for High Dynamic Range ✓(HDR10 and Dolby Vision)
HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC
BT.2020 Support
HDMI Support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync
HDMI Support for DVD-Audio, SACD, Multichannel PCM
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
080p to 4K Upscaling -
4K Passthrough
Analog Pre-Outs Subwoofer (x2)
Speaker A/+B -
Powered Zone 2
Powered Zone 3 -
Zone 2 Line Out ✓ (Line)
Zone 2 Video Out -
Zone 2 Digital to Analog Audio Conversion ✓(Net/SPDIF)
Zone 3 Line Out -
Whole House Mode -
FlareConnect Multi-room Audio
Airplay
Chromecast built-in
Works with Google Assistant
Supports Onkyo Remote App
Internet Radio Capable
Spotify Connect Support
Spotify Connect Support
Amazon Music ✓(through Onkyo Music Control app)
Streaming Audio From PC / Network
Hi-Res Streaming Audio Formats ✓(DSD 5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz, 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, and Dolby TrueHD)
Streaming Audio From USB memory
Wireless Network IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n 5 Ghz / 2.4 Ghz
Bluetooth ✓ (Version 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.3)

Integration Access

RS-232 -
IR Input -
IR Output -
Ethernet
ONKYO-RI System Control -
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
12V Trigger -

Miscellaneous

Pre-Programmed Remote -
Hybrid Standby Function
Smart Grid-Ready
Auto Speaker Calibration W/Mic. AccuEQ w/ AccuReflex
OSD Out
Solid Aluminum Front -
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals -
Detachable AC Cord -
Warranty 2 YEARS

Specs

Amplifier Section

All Channels 100 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) 210 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven)
Dynamic Power 240 W (3 Ohms, Front) 210 W (4 Ohms, Front) 120 W (8 Ohms, Front)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance 200 mV / 47k Ohms (Line/Unbalanced) 3.5 mV/47k Ohms (Phono/MM)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance 200 mV / 2.3k Ohms (Zone 2 Line Out) 1 V / 470 Ohms (Subwoofer Pre Out)
Phono Overload 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control ±10 dB, 90 Hz (Bass) ±10 dB, 7.5 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) 80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance 4 Ohms–16 Ohms

Video Section

Video 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohms (Component Y) 0.7 Vp–p/75 Ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohms (Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response +0 dB, -3 dB

Tuner Section

FM 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
AM 530 kHz–1,710 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory 40 stations

General

Power Supply AC 120 V~, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 580W
No-Sound Power Consumption 60W
Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8" x 6 13/16" x 14 15/16" (435 x 173.5 x 379.5 mm)
Weight 22 lbs (10 kg)

Carton

Dimensions (W x H x D) 21 1/4" x 10 1/4" x 17 11/16" (539 x 260 x 450 mm)
Weight 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg)

UPC Code

(B) 889951001256

Docs

Spec Sheet

For more technical detail, download the Spec Sheet here: TX-NR686 Product Sheet .

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