Onkyo has completed a high-end new addition to its popular RZ line of AV receivers. The TX-RZ30’s top features are its 9.2 channels with an impressive 100W of Class A/B amplification available per channel and what Onkyo describes as unique high-end analog circuitry and amplifier technology.
The RZ30 also features custom noise power transformers and smoothing capacitors that Onkyo claims can deliver bass frequencies down to 5Hz and treble up to 100Hz, while the renowned Live Room Dirac correction system is available to optimize the receiver’s room-specific sound quality your space and layout.
Rather than relying solely on its own claims about the RZ30’s capabilities, however, Onkyo sought out and earned some key third-party endorsements for the quality of its new receiver: THX certification, meaning the AVR has passed the independent brand’s extensive list quality assurance THX quality tests and an IMAX Enhanced mode designed to unlock the full quality of the special IMAX variant of the DTS:X audio format (used for the IMAX Enhanced movies used with some Marvel movies on Disney+ and some Blu-rays 4K).
Onkyo’s new TX-RZ30 AVR offers 9.2 channels of 100W, THX certification and support for most … [+]
The RZ30 supports Dolby Atmos audio alongside DTS:X, as you’d expect, and there’s another third-party tie-in in the form of Klipsch Optimize Mode, which Klipsch and Onkyo have teamed up to equip the AVR with the exact values crossover for specific Klipsch Reference Premiere speakers.
The RZ30’s connections maintain the premium theme, notably thanks to two outputs, six HDMI v2.1a ports that can pass through 8K/60Hz images (if you can find them) and, more usefully, 4K/120Hz gaming streams of this kind. are now available from PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and premium PC graphics cards. One of the HDMI outputs also supports ARC/EARC HDMI technology so it can receive audio from connected eARC-capable TVs.
The HDMI loop-throughs on the RZ30 also support HDR in all major formats (including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision), while other ports include component video input. a pair of composite inputs. RS-232, IR and 12V trigger ports for integrating the RZ30 into a wider control system. an Ethernet port; an optical audio input. FM and AM tuner connections. a list of seven stereo line inputs; phono pre-outs for front, center, surround, height, stereo zone one, stereo zone two and two subwoofers. and even a Sonos port that lets you distribute high-quality audio through your Sonos speaker network.
The Onkyo TX-RZ30 AVR.
As you’d expect these days, connectivity doesn’t end with the RZ30’s physical connections. Wi-Fi and two-way Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are also integrated, enabling you to, for example, stream from your devices using SBC or AAC codecs, or stream audio playing through the AVR to wireless headphones using SBC, aptX or aptX HD encoders (including 24-bit audio in the case of the latter).
The RZ30 is also a fully ‘smart’ AVR, offering support for Apple Airplay, Works With Sonos (with volume pass), Chromecast built-in, Google Home built-in, Amazon HD Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Spotify, Pandora and TuneIn.
The RZ30 can even be upgraded with the optional Live Bass Dirac control module for both single and multi-room use, allowing the two independent subwoofer outputs to be calibrated alongside the other speakers in your system, enhancing the bass while enhancing the mid and high frequencies.
The Onkyo TX-RZ30 will be available in the US from authorized retailers and Onkyo.com in October 2024, with an RRP of $1,199.
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