Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Ch. Network Home Smart Audio & Video Receiver
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Our take on the Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Ch. Network Home Smart Audio & Video Receiver
The Onkyo TX-NR696 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver with network streaming, built for movie and music setups. It delivers 100 watts per channel (8 ohms, 2 channels driven) with dynamic power well above that for short peaks. It runs 5.2.2 or 7.2 speaker layouts, passes 4K/60Hz HDR video with HDCP 2.2 on its main outputs, and streams Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and internet radio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, with AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth and DTS Play-Fi. Rivals at this level often match the streaming set but offer fewer channels or less power; owners rate its sound and features highly and complain most about the setup app and the remote.
- Seven channels of amplification at 100 W per channel
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for height or surround-back speakers
- AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth and DTS Play-Fi
- Streams Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and internet radio without a separate player
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What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers rate the TX-NR696 for its sound, power and streaming features at its level. Most criticism lands on setup friction, the remote and the menu system rather than the audio.
- Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe full, powerful sound with clear dialogue and strong effects.
- Streaming featuresPraisedAirPlay 2, Chromecast and the built-in music services are called convenient and reliable once connected.
- SetupCriticisedReviewers say initial setup and network pairing take patience and the app is not intuitive.
Questions and answers
- Does it support Dolby Atmos?
- Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and can run a 5.2.2 layout with two height speakers, or 7.2 without heights.
- Can I stream music from my phone?
- Yes. It supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth and DTS Play-Fi, plus Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and internet radio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- How many HDMI inputs does it have?
- It has seven HDMI inputs, all passing 4K/60Hz HDR, and two outputs; only the main output carries 4K HDR with HDCP 2.2.
- Is it good for a 5.1.2 setup?
- Yes. Seven channels of amplification let you run five surround speakers, two height speakers and two subwoofers.
- Does it need a separate phono preamp for a turntable?
- Yes. It has no phono input, so a turntable needs its own preamp or one built in.
- How much power does it deliver?
- Onkyo rates it at 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms with two channels driven, with higher dynamic peaks for short bursts.
