


Review Summary
The Onkyo TX-NR1030 9.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Ready Network AV Receiver has built-in is the new Dolby Atmos, the revolutionary surround-sound format. Originally developed for use in multiplex theaters, now you can bring Dolby Atmos into your own home with the TX-NR1030. Balanced front XLR and 11.4-multichannel pre-outs and 135 Watts per channel effortlessly handle the most dynamic of audio tracks. 8-in/3-out 4K/60 Hz HDMI 2.0 terminals support HDCP 2.2-copy-protected 4K internet video and provide the ultimate connectivity for your future- ready home theater. The TX-NR1030 is also engineered for breathtaking stereo performance, as Pure Direct Analog Path puts soulful analog sound right up there with dedicated hi-fi amps. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth open a world of wireless digital music, from hi-res network music streaming through to Spotify. On top of all this, there's DTS Neo:x up mixing, 4K video up scaling, ISF video calibration and smartphone control in every zone. It's simply the best-equipped, best-sounding 9.2-channel receiver available for next-generation entertainment.
Feel Every Dimension in Dolby Atmos
It transports you from an ordinary moment into an extraordinary experience with captivating, multidimensional sound that fills your room with amazing richness and depth. Music, people and objects come alive in breathtaking detail and flow in precise choreography all around you, making you feel like you are truly there. This Onkyo receiver features Dual 32-bit DSP engines to decode and scale Dolby Atmos to your home theater layout. With the TX-NR1030's 9 channels of high-current amplification, you can unlock the full experience with in-ceiling height channels or Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers to augment a standard surround sound home theater setup for stunningly detailed sound that comes alive from all directions, including overhead.
Onkyo Sound is Emotion, Delivered
Drivers don't judge sports cars on top speed alone. Acceleration, cornering and braking are equally important. It's the same with A/V receivers wattage is only an indication of loudness, not sound quality. The real test is current. High instantaneous current enhances speaker control for accurate and musical audio reproduction. It's the cornerstone of the amplification philosophy no other brand can match Onkyo for dynamic driving power. We don't just translate signals into sound. We create sound you can feel.
HDMI 2.0 for 4K Video at 60 fps and HDCP 2.2 Compatibility
All HDMI terminals feature the latest HDMI specification to support 4K video at 60 frames per second and 21:9 cinema aspect. Now you can add enveloping 9.2-channel surround- sound to next-generation Ultra HD games and video for a breathtaking entertainment experience. TheTX-NR1030 also supports HDCP 2.2 DRM copy protection via HDMI Input 3 and the main output, which is essential for viewing premium streamed and broadcast Ultra HD content. TheTX-NR1030 also smoothly up scales low-resolution video from legacy game consoles, DVDs and broadcast television to liquid-smooth 1080p (for a Full HD display) or 4K on a compatible Ultra HD display. Even if you're not planning on immediately upgrading to a 4K display, it's still good to know your receiver is ready.
Dual 32-bit DSP Engines for High-Resolution Audio
Most conventional A/V receivers use just one Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to decode digital audio. The Onkyo TX-NR1030 doubles the power with two 32-bit processing engines handling multichannel studio-master soundtracks along with a large variety of hi-res audio files, including 5.6 MHz DSD (the same format used for Super Audio CD). The dual DSP engines are super-efficient at decoding these complex files so you can enjoy effortlessly smooth high-resolution playback.
THx Select2 Plus for Reference-Level Sound
THx certification assures the same high-volume sound you experience in a multiplex theater. Your TX-NR1030 receiver has passed more than 2,000 laboratory tests to ensure every aspect of audio performance meets rigorous standards for theater-reference sound.THx Select2 Plus is recommended for screen-to-seat viewing distances of 10-12 feet (three to four meters).
Three HDMI Outputs for Multizone Video
The Zone 2 HDMI output routes 1080p video from media players connected to your receiver to a second TV with easy remote app control. You can send hi-def content to a second TV without having to purchase another Blu-ray player or any other settop box. Connect your additional display using the receiver's Zone 2 HDMI output to watch the same program or a different one, in two different rooms. HDMI Sub Out is ideal for connecting a projector.
4K Video Up scaling and ISF Calibration
TheTX-NR1030 includes industry-leading Qdeo 4K up scaling technology, which converts low-resolution video to liquid- smooth 1080p (for a Full HD display) or 4K on compatible Ultra HD sets. Selectable ISF video calibration further optimizes picture quality for stunning images in bright or low-light conditions.
Engineered for Pure Exhilaration
Best-in-class high-current capability is achieved with Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT). At its core are a custom high-output transformer, customized 18,000 uF capacitors and low- impedance copper bus-plates with separate processing and amplification blocks. Seven two-channel 192 kHz/24-bit TI Burr-Brown DACs and two 32-bit DSP engines handle audio processing with Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry amplification and discrete low-impedance output transistors delivering instantaneous power. The pinnacle of over 65 year's audio engineering experience, WRAT preserves the vitality of the master recording.
Separate Construction
As part of the THx Select2 Plus certification promise, this receiver is designed to deliver the highest audio and video quality for an unsurpassed home cinema experience, from right out of the box. Separate Block Construction and anti-resonance chassis eliminates unwanted noise & interference delivering the purest audio performance possible. This provides the benefit of separate stages all in one chassis. This TX-NR1030 is fastidiously outfitted to audiophile-grade specifications.
Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The TX-NR1030 features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The free control app puts a range of streaming options at your fingertips, from universal hi-res audio via NAS to internet streaming services to music on smartphone and tablet. Or pair up and enjoy whatever's playing on your Bluetooth- compatible device with huge cinematic sound. Thanks to Advanced Music Optimizer enhancement, near CD-quality audio is ready in moments, without the wires.
Engineered for Hi-res Audio
Onkyo A/V receivers are engineered for universal hi-res compatibility and ease of use. It's now remarkably easy to enjoy albums mastered in high-resolution that you've downloaded and stored on your computer or media server. The remote app very quickly locates the 192/24 and 96/24 high-resolution audio files on your network-attached storage devices and sends them via DLNA to the receiver with zero loss in quality. Almost every hi-res and lossless format is supported, from gapless FLAC and WAV to ALAC and WMA. The TX-NR1030 also handles 5.6 MHz DSD and Dolby TrueHD formats for the ultimate in depth and clarity. With surpassing DSP power, high-quality TI Burr-Brown D/A conversion and Onkyo's low-distortion amplification, hi-res music on your home theater is not only easy to enjoy, it sounds absolutely fantastic as well.
Deeper, Wider, Clearer Sound for Vinyl and SACD
Pure Direct Analog Path Offers Interference-Free Hi-fi Amplification. At the touch of a button on the front panel, Pure Direct Analog Path mode brings higher fidelity to vinyl, SACD or CD playback via your home theater. With this mode engaged, every digital circuit is physically shut down to prevent electrical interference on analog audio signals. Signals pass directly from the phono or analog audio inputs to the amplifiers and arrive at your front loudspeakers in pure analog form. The improvement in audio quality is quite dramatic. With subtle interference erased, you can hear more detail deeper down in the mix, while the rich tonal character of vinyl is displayed in all its analog glory. This mode also lets your home theater receiver double as a dedicated analog stereo amplifier for quality source components, if space or budget precludes a dedicated hi-fi stereo system.
Multi-Zone Audio and Front Channel Bi-Amping
If a five-channel home theater is more than enough, you can assign the remaining four channels to power audio in two other rooms of your home, perhaps via some in- ceiling speakers in the kitchen or bedroom. Select and play any audio you want in any zone using the remote app. Alternatively, you can bi-amp compatible front loudspeakers for improved audio performance.