Onkyo TX-8470 And Integra DTM-7.4 New AVR’s – First Look

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Onkyo and Integra bands, who are both owned by the Premium Audio Company (PAC), have just announced the arrival of two new network stereo receivers that come with digital connectivity and built-in streaming capability. The receivers both offer similar signal connectivity and functionality, with the Integra model providing increased support for CI features.

Common to both receivers is the high-current Class G power amplifier rated to deliver 100 watts/channel into 8 ohms with both also featuring an isolated phono circuit board with a selectable moving magnet (MM)/moving coil (MC) phono input powered by a dedicated linear analogue power supply. Their Sonus compatible streaming provides access to; Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn radio and Pandora plus they come with support for Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay and are Roon Ready. They support streaming via Bluetooth and voice control through Google and Apple virtual assistants and include a built-in AM/FM tuner (North America models only).

Other common features include; an AKM AK4452 Premium 32-bit/768-kHz digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a custom transformer and audio-grade low-impedance capacitors. Front panel controls and displayed information are the same as are the included IR remote controls.

Common signal connectivity includes; four HDMI inputs and one output which is Audio Return Channel (ARC)-enabled, all supporting 8K up to 40 Gbps, one MM/MC phono input, one coaxial and two optical digital inputs, two USB inputs, and three analog RCA inputs, a subwoofer output, a Zone 2 pre-out, plus two pairs of selectable gold-plated speaker terminals. AM/FM antenna and RJ45 network connections are also to be found on the rear panel.

The Integra DTM-7.4 adds additional control connectivity to support a number of custom installation (CI) features to include; web setup, IP control, an RS-232 port, IR in/out, two 12-volt trigger outputs, an onboard diagnostics tool kit, and remote diagnostics and control for C4, Crestron, OvrC (cloud management), and Domotz. The receiver is also compatible with Luxul Pro Watch, VPN, and other monitoring platforms.