Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Yamaha RX-V683

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Model	TX-NR696	RX-V683
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	UK and Europe
Release Year	2019	2017
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR686
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR6100	Yamaha RX-V685

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Linear Class A/B
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	Front L/R 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)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM AK4458	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
THX Listening Modes
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X	via future firmware update
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES		Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
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
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)	including enhancer for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
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
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)	including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Rear)	USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	5 (1 Front)	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2 (shared with Zone 2/Zone B)	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		1
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, Mini-Jack	HDMI, USB, Mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)	RCA Preout
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
On-Screen Display	Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Customized Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	570 W	300 W
No Sound Power	65 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16"	435 mm x 171 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 378 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 14-7/8")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	534 mm x 265 mm x 468 mm 21" x 10-7/16" x 18-7/16"
Weight	10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)	10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Weight of Package	12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Yamaha RX-V683
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		90 W (0.06% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		125 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		150 W (10% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	175 W (10% THD)	150 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	165 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		150 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		235 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	210 W	190 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	120 W	125 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	96 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		±0.5 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 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)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	531 kHz - 1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

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

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