Onkyo TX-RZ920 vs Onkyo TX-NR525

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Onkyo TX-NR525
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.1 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ920
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-RZ920 to Onkyo TX-NR525 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-RZ920 has 9 channel and the Onkyo TX-NR525 has 5 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-RZ920's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Onkyo TX-NR525 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ920 and Onkyo TX-NR525 and gave them scores of 92 and 70 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      Amplifier
      95
      Amplifier
      73
      Audio Features
      89
      Audio Features
      70
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      59
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      75
      Zones
      89
      Zones
      64
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      88
      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      70

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-RZ920 and Onkyo TX-NR525.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      •   High Power Output - 136 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ920

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ920 over Onkyo TX-NR525.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ920 vs Onkyo TX-NR525
      More Channels 9.2 vs 5.2
      Higher Power Output 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels vs
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R
      768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels
      192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3      		 vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      More Channel Processing 11.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS-ES vs
      Gapless Playback vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      More Tone Control Channels All Channels vs Front L/R Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) vs up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Wi-Fi vs via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS requires firmware update & Sonos Connect vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 after firmware update vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 1
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out vs RCA Line Out
      Whole House Mode vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (A: 100 mA, B:25 mA) vs 0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 0 / 0
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 135 W (0.08% THD) vs 80 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 250 W (10% THD) vs 160 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 3 Ω, Front) 320 W vs 180 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 270 W vs 160 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 160 W vs 100 W
      Lower THD 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 107 dB vs 100 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz vs 2.8 MHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR525 over Onkyo TX-RZ920.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ920 vs Onkyo TX-NR525
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      USB Input 1 (Rear) vs 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI vs L/R Audio, Composite, USB
      ONKYO-RI System Control vs
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote / vs /
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 310 W vs 400 W
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with AccuReflex™ Audyssey MultEQ
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
        Many RCA Line Inputs66 (1 front)
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525

      9 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-RZ920 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR525 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • Dynamic Audio Amplification: Onkyo TX-RZ920 features Dynamic Audio Amplification which is Onkyo’s amplification philosophy that focuses on capturing the energy and dynamism contained in the audio signal and reproducing it without loss. Audio signals are not static like a test tone, but rather a countless collection of constantly moving waves. While static measurements such as S/N ratio and Total Harmonic Distortion are important, Onkyo believes that excellent dynamic and transient response is the key to emotionally involving sound. Dynamism - the “life” in music - is achieved when the amp can respond to changes in the signal instantaneously, so notes start and stop naturally and the nuances in attack, decay, sustain, and release are voiced with conviction. Onkyo home theater receivers represent the culmination of almost 70 years’ experience in amplifier design. The unique elements of their amplification system comprise high-current, low-impedance architecture to accurately control large speaker cones while enabling instantaneous response to dynamic changes, and discrete wide-range amplifier circuit topology to eliminate phase shift for clear and accurate audio imaging.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR525 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.

      THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certification

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 is THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certified. This means that it is for medium sized rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size, with a 10-12 foot viewing distance from the screen.

      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Channels9.25.2
      Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-RZ920's and Onkyo TX-NR525's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: Not supported.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: Not supported.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-RZ920 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

      DTS:X

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      Onkyo TX-NR525 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-RZ920: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        4K/30Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR525: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-RZ920: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Onkyo TX-RZ920 only).
      • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

      Onkyo TX-NR525 does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-RZ920 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-RZ920 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Onkyo TX-RZ920 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-RZ920 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR525 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: HDMI
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: L/R Audio, Composite, USB

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs66 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs22
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ920 and Onkyo TX-NR525 and gave them scores of 92 and 70 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      70

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 136 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      GOOD
      73
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      GOOD
      70
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      GOOD
      75
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet

      Zones

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   3 Zones
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   2 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      BrandOnkyoOnkyo
      ModelTX-RZ920TX-NR525
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaEurope and Australia
      Release Year20172013
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-RZ900 Onkyo TX-NR515
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR535
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Channels9.25.2
      Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
      DACAKM AK4490 for Front L/R
      AKM AK4458 for Other Channels
      AKM AK4388 (x2) for Zone 2 and Zone 3      		Burr-Brown
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R
      768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels
      192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3      		192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.15.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control All Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with AccuReflex™ Audyssey MultEQ
      Audyssey App Support
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS requires firmware update & Sonos Connect
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 after firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod and iPhone via front USB
      Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs66 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs22
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMIL/R Audio, Composite, USB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Number of Zones32
      Powered Zones 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutRCA Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B:25 mA)0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Setup Function
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote / /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals115
      Large Speaker Terminals115
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Customized High-Output Transformer Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption310 W400 W
      No Sound Power60 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.2 W
      Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 201 mm x 453 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 17-13/16"      		435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"
      Weight16.3 kg (35.9 lbs)9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-RZ920 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)160 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)320 W180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)270 W160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W100 W
      THD0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω)0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/330 Ω
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)107 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)      		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty3 Years2 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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