Onkyo TX-NR656

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
    • Phono Input
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    Specifications

    GENERAL
    BrandOnkyo
    ModelTX-NR656
    TypeA/V Receiver
    CountryAustralia
    Release Year2016
    PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR646
    SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR676E
    AMPLIFIER
    Channels7.2
    Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    Front Wide Channel Support
    Dynamic Audio Amplification
    Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
    VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R channels
    Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
    THX™ Certification
    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
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Enginess
    DACAKM AK4458 (8 Channels x 1)
    DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing7.1
    Air Studios Monitor Certification
    Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    Dolby Atmos Music
    Dolby TrueHD
    Dolby Digital Plus
    Dolby Surround Upmixer
    Dolby Pro Logic
    Dolby Digital EX
    Surround EX
    DTS:X up to 5.1.2
    DTS Neural:X after firmware update
    DTS Virtual:X
    DTS Neo Neo:6 until firmware update
    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
    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 TrueHD
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD via USB 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 normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Tone Control Front L/R Channels
    Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
    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)
    CALIBRATION
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
    VIDEO FEATURES
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    BT.2020 color space
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    HDBaseT Compatible
    Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
    HDCP Version2.2 (3 inputs / 2 outputs)
    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)
    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
    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth SBC, AAC
    Works with Amazon Alexa
    Chromecast Built-In
    Works with SonoS
    DTS Play-Fi
    MHL Input
    AirPlay AirPlay
    Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
    Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Rear)
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs1
    RCA Line Inputs7 (1 Front)
    RCA Line Outputs
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs0.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs2
    Composite Video Outputs
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs2
    Component Video Outputs
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    PC In
    Front A/V InputsHDMI, Mini-Jack
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
    Detachable Power Cord
    uport
    ZONES
    Number of Zones2
    Powered Zones 2
    Zone 2 OutsRCA Line Out
    Whole House Mode
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output0
    Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
    MISCELLANEOUS
    On-Screen Display Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up
    GUI Languages9
    ONKYO-RI System Control
    RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
    Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
    Smart Grid-Ready
    RADIO
    Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS
    Presets40
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio TuneIn
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM
    CONSTRUCTION
    Solid Aluminum Front
    Speaker Terminals9
    Large Speaker Terminals9
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER
    Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
    Independent Power Supply
    H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
    Toroidal Transformer
    Power Consumption570 W
    No Sound Power65 W
    Standby Power0.15 W
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    PHYSICAL
    Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 173.5 mm x 378 mm
    17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-7/8"
    Weight10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
    SPECIFICATIONS
    Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)175 W (10% THD)
    Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)160 W (1% THD)
    Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)240 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W
    THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance330 Ω
    Rated Headphone Power Output90 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
    Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB
    S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
    Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 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)
    Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-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 Terminal5 V, 1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
    AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
    Warranty2 Years

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



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