Imagine playing the latest blockbuster game or movie on your Ultra HDTV at a breathtaking 60 frames per second. Now add thunderous 5.1-channel surround sound from Onkyo. With every HDMI terminal on your receiver supporting HDMI 2.0 4K/60 Hz, all this and more is conceivable. Even supposing you’re not planning on upgrading your current display right away, it’s good to know your Onkyo receiver is ready for the future of gaming and video entertainment.

Onkyo’s Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) is designed for high current delivery. High instantaneous current is needed to maintain keep watch over of the speaker drivers for precise yet musical audio reproduction, from delicate piano passages to the thunderous roar of an action movie soundtrack. Backed by a massive high-output transformer, the amplifiers feature a discrete low-impedance output stage with high-current transistors for instantaneous power and very low distortion. The resulting sound is detailed, dynamic, and highly realistic for both stereo and multichannel listening.

If you prefer a wired connection, the rear-panel USB port is ready to accept a range of audio formats from mass- storage class disks. As well as MP3 and AAC, you’ll be able to play FLAC and WAV up to 192 kHz/24-bit resolution, Apple Lossless, and 5.6 MHz DSD. Then again, you’ll be able to connect your PC, smartphone, tablet, or media player via the digital or analog audio inputs.