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Designed for optimum IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video standards, the VSX-LX304 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer can provide virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with SONOS system, FlareConnect, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2. IMAX Enhanced The VSX-LX304 is IMAX Enhanced, certified to deliver the powerful sound just as intended by the filmmaker, and provide the immersive experience on your home theater. Dolby Atmos/Dolby Surround Upmixing The VSX-LX304 is compatible with 7.2.2ch/ 5.2.4ch configuration of the latest theater sound platform, Dolby Atmos. You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for enjoying 3D surround sound. DTS:X/DTS Neural:X Upmixing DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. Enjoy a seamless soundscape with 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround system offering maximum excitement. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization When playing any Dolby format, engaging the Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers. Apple AirPlay Apple AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music or podcasts to speakers throughout your house using any Apple device or by asking Siri, and it all stays in perfect sync. Next Generation Video Standard Ready The VSX-LX304 supports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals. By connecting a compatible source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. What's more, all HDMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection. Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus Advanced MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound. Works with SONOS connecting the VSX-LX304 to Sonos Connect, you can play any music or audio source on your Sonos app. You can group the VSX-LX304 with other Sonos devices on the network, or use it independently. The AV receiver will automatically turn on and switch input as soon as you play music on your Sonos app. Powered Zone 2 with Dedicated DAC With the powered feature, the VSX-LX304 can directly drive speakers in another room, without the need for a separate amplifier. What's more, the dedicated DAC for Zone 2 lets you listen to all digital audio sources. Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones The VSX-LX304 is equipped with Zone B audio output terminals for expanding the Main Zone sound. You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones. Chromecast built-in The VSX-LX304 comes with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecastenabled apps running on your personal device-iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook. The VSX-LX304 also works with the Google Assistant, so you can tell it to turn up the volume, skip tracks, or stop the music using your Google Assistant enabled device, like Google Home. Audio Features • IMAX Enhanced • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer supports DTS Formats • DTS:X, DTS Neural:X Upmixer supports Dolby Formats • Reflex Optimizer • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus • DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express • DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2ch, 5.1ch) • Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)+ Aureus floating-point DSP (TI) • 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) & PCM5101A (TI) • Audio Return Channel (ARC) on HDMI • MCACC Auto Room Tuning - Auto Phase Control Plus, Subwoofer EQ, Multi-point Standing Wave Control • Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch) • Advanced Surround Modes - Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Extended Mono, Front Stage Surround Advance Video Features • Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit) • HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through • Dolby Vision Compatible • Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p to 4K) • 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc, Broadcast, and Games) • Deep Color (36-bit), "x.v. Color" Home Network Features • FlareConnect for Multi-room Audio • Chromecast built-in and Works with the Google Assistant • DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App • Apple AirPlay 2 • Works with SONOS • Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify Freemium, Spotify Premium, TIDAL, and Deezer Music-Streaming Services Ready • Internet Radio with TuneIn • Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network - Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 11.2 MHz DSD Convenience Features • Personal Preset • Dialog Enhancement • Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi Built-in • Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in • Pioneer Remote App Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming • User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu • On-Screen Information for Audio/Video Status • Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through • AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets • Sleep Timer • User-Friendly Simple Remote Control Front Terminals • HDMI 1 In • USB 1 In for USB Drive • MCACC Setup MIC In (Gold-Plated) • Audio 1 In (Mini Stereo Jack, Gold-Plated) • Phones 1 Out (Gold-Plated) Rear Terminals • HDMI 6 In (4 Assignable) • HDMI 2 Out (1 for MAIN, 1 for SUB) • Ethernet 1 In • USB 1 In for USB Drive • Audio 4 In (Assignable) • Phono (MM) 1 In • Digital Coaxial 1 In (Assignable) • Digital Optical 1 In (Assignable) • Subwoofer 2 Pre Out • ZONE B Line Out for Wireless Headphones • ZONE 2 Pre/Line Out • Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) • IR 1 In/1 Out • 12 V Trigger 1 Out • RS-232C • FM/AM Antenna

The Elite VSX-LX504 creates the soundscape of IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer without height or surround speakers. Enjoy spectacles from next generation video standards with support for HDCP 2.2, or stream songs across the house with Multi Zone Music, SONOS system, FlareConnect, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2. Other features include Powered Zone 2/Zone 3 Audio, up to 11.2 MHz DSD direct playback, and 2 HDMI outputs. IMAX Enhanced The VSX-LX504 is IMAX Enhanced, certified to deliver the powerful sound just as intended by the filmmaker, and provide the immersive experience on your home theater. Dolby Atmos/Dolby Surround Upmixing By adding an external amplifier, the 9.2ch AV receiver can be expanded to decode 11ch to drive the 7.2.4ch configuration of Dolby Atmos. You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for enjoying 3D surround sound. DTS:X/DTS Neural:X Upmixing DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. By adding an external amplifier, the 9.2ch AV receiver can be expanded to decode 11ch for driving a 7.2.4ch surround system. Experience an immersive soundscape with incredibly rich and life-like audio. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization When playing any Dolby format, engaging the Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers. Apple AirPlay 2 Apple AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music or podcasts to speakers throughout your house using any Apple device or by asking Siri, and it all stays in perfect sync. Next Generation Video Standard Ready The VSX-LX504 supports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals. By connecting a compatible source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. What's more, all HDMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection. Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus Advanced MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound. Works with SONOS By connecting the VSX-LX504 to Sonos Connect, you can play any music or audio source on your Sonos app. You can group the VSX-LX504 with other Sonos devices on the network, or use it independently. The AV receiver will automatically turn on and switch input as soon as you play music on your Sonos app. Powered Zone 2/Zone 3 With the powered feature, the VSX-LX504 can directly drive speakers in other rooms, without the need for a separate amplifier. What's more, the dedicated DAC for Zone 2 lets you listen to all digital audio sources. Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones The VSX-LX504 is equipped with Zone B audio output terminals for expanding the Main Zone sound. You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones. Chromecast built-in The VSX-LX504 comes with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecastenabled apps running on your personal device-iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook. The VSX-LX504 also works with the Google Assistant, so you can tell it to turn up the volume, skip tracks, or stop the music using your Google Assistant enabled device, like Google Home. Audio Features • IMAX Enhanced • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer supports DTS Formats • DTS:X, DTS Neural:X Upmixer supports Dolby Formats • Reflex Optimizer • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus • DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express • DSD Direct Playback via Network/USB (11.2, 5.6, 2.8 MHz/2 ch) • DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2ch, 5.1ch) • Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)+ Aureus floating-point DSP (TI) • 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) & PCM5101A (TI) • Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) on HDMI • Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning - Auto Phase Control Plus, Subwoofer EQ, Multi-point Standing Wave Control • Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch) • Advanced Surround Modes - Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Extended Mono, Front Stage Surround Advance Video Features • Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit) • HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through • Dolby Vision Compatible • Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p to 4K) • 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc, Broadcast, and Games) • Deep Color (36-bit), "x.v. Color" Home Network Features • FlareConnect for Multi-room Audio • Chromecast built-in and Works with the Google Assistant • DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App • Apple AirPlay 2 • Works with SONOS • Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify Freemium, Spotify Premium, TIDAL, and Deezer Music-Streaming Services Ready • Internet Radio with TuneIn • Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network - Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 11.2 MHz DSD Convenience Features • Personal Preset • Dialog Enhancement • Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi Built-in • Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in • Pioneer Remote App Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming • User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu • On-Screen Information for Audio/Video Status • PC Setup • Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through • AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets • Sleep Timer • User-Friendly Simple Remote Control Front Terminals • HDMI 1 In • USB 1 In for USB Drive • MCACC Setup MIC In • Phones 1 Out (Gold-Plated) Rear Terminals • HDMI 6 In (4 Assignable) • HDMI 2 Out (1 for MAIN, 1 for SUB) • Ethernet 1 In • USB 1 In for USB Drive • AV (Component) 1 In (Assignable) • AV (Composite) 2 In (Assignable) • Audio 1 In (Assignable) • Phono (MM) 1 In • Digital Coaxial 1 In (Assignable) • Digital Optical 1 In (Assignable) • FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1, SURROUND BACK, SUBWOOFER x 2 Pre Out • ZONE B Line Out for Wireless Headphones • ZONE 2 Pre/Line Out, ZONE 3/HEIGHT 2 Pre/Line Out • Speaker 11ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3, ZONE 2 • IR 1 In/1 Out • 12 V Trigger 2 Out • RS-232C • FM/AM Antenna

DIRAC Live Room Correction Built-in, state-of-the-art digital room correcting technology improves overall audio performance. Dirac Live automatically calibrates sound in your room using our smartphone app and included microphone or the Dirac Live desktop or laptop application and a 3rd party USB mic (not included). Dirac Live unlocks your loudspeakers' full potential in any listening space and delivers a uniquely pristine listening experience. Discrete Zone 2 HDMI Switching Set up different high-definition entertainment options with up to an 8K60 resolution. IMAX Enhanced Bring larger-than-life home. Using DTS X technology, IMAX Mode delivers lMAX Enhanced content as the filmmakers intended. IMAX Enhanced films are available to stream or own on Ultra HD Blu-ray. Enhanced Gaming Own your opponents with HDMI 2.1 enhancements for gamers 4K/120Hz HDR pass-through enables ultra-fast motion -VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay. - ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes latency from source to screen - QFT (Quick Frame Transport) limits lag for a smoother experience. Stream your favorite music Use Works with Sonos 1, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi; includes Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, Deezer, or TuneIn streaming services. THX Certified Select Theater-Reference Sound Guarantees the same reference volume of a commercial theater in rooms where the screen-to-seat distance is about 12 ft. (3.5 m). Roon Roon plays to thousands of USB, Airplay, and Chromecast devices, but Roon-tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use. If you own a Roon Tested device, you can have the confidence that you will enjoy the best possible experience with it. Immersive Sound from your TV Apps eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS X, Dolby TrueHD. Voice Control Work with your digital assistant in any room with easy Google and Amazon Alexa SMART home ecosystem integrations. Stereo Height Channel Flexibility Set the mood for your next gathering by using height or surround speakers to ensure sound is distributed evenly throughout the room. By being able to move the stereo sound to height speakers, it blankets the space more evenly, giving everyone a better experience. DIRAC Live Room Correction Built-in to the TX-NR7100 and ready to use, this state-of-the-art digital room correction technology will optimize your speakers' overall audio performance for enhanced musical staging, clarity, dialog, and deeper bass. You can easily calibrate your home theater system using the free Onkyo Control App for Android and iOS devices and the included microphone for 3-9 positions or the free Dirac Live laptop app for up to 13 positions and a 3rd-party USB mic. Discrete Zone 3 HDMI Switching Set up different high-definition entertainment options with up to 8K60 resolution in two different rooms from your Onkyo receiver when the kids don't feel like partaking in whatever you like or vice versa. IMAX Enhanced Mode IMAX digitally re-mastered content for the home environment is created to provide the same sharp 4K HDR images and powerful sound just as the filmmaker intended. Onkyo's IMAX Mode is meticulously optimized to play digitally remastered content to deliver the best viewing and listening experience on Earth. HDMI 2.1 with 8K HDMI 2.1 is the most recent update of the HDMI spec and supports eARC, a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, and Dynamic HDR formats. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels; and combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action. HDMI 2.1 with 8K and eARC ensures your system is ready for the clearest and cleanest picture available both now and down the road. Built-In Streaming Services Access to Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Pandora are built into the system. Use dedicated apps (where available) or the free Onkyo Control App for Apple and Android devices to find and play music. THX Certified In 1993, Onkyo became the first consumer electronics brand to be THX-certified. With literally thousands of tests, before earning the THX-certification logo: no matter what input is used, no matter what combination of the many built-in features for the AVR, preamplifier, or amplifier, there can be absolutely nothing added, nothing taken away from the source material. The TX-NR7100 offers four distinct THX listening modes: cinema, gaming, music, and surround EX. Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience Own your opponents with HDMI 2.1 enhancements for gamers: 4K/120Hz HDR pass-through enables ultra-fast motion -VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay. - ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes latency from source to screen - QFT (Quick Frame Transport) limits lag for a smoother experience. Smart Home Compatible with Voice Control The Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver easily integrates into your existing Smart Home ecosystem, including Apple Airplay, Alexa, Google apps, and more. You get a highly capable and compatible network device that can operate seamlessly in your multi-room ecosystem. Works with SONOS Certified This receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Port. This works with Sonos Certified AVR offers a best-in-class tie-in to the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the volume you want using the Sonos Volume-Pass Through feature from the Sonos app. The TX-NR7100 can work with up to three Sonos Ports-one for each of three independent zones-each playing a completely different streaming service from Sonos Radio. Bi-Directional Bluetooth Wireless Technology This Onkyo AVR can send and receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. Stream from your device to the receiver using SBC or AAC codecs, or transmit audio playing through the AVR to compatible wireless headphones using SBC, aptX, or aptX HD codecs including 24-bit audio over aptX HD. The improved data transfer capabilities of the latest generation of Bluetooth ensure clear and reliable sound reproduction so you hear your favorite songs just as the recording engineer intended. DTS Play-Fi allows you to enjoy high-quality music from connected online services, networked media servers, and your device library over Wi-Fi to any number of compatible products using the Onkyo Music Control App for iPad, iPhone, and Android smartphones/tablets. DTS Play-Fi can synchronize the music in every room. Each member of your family can use their own device to listen to their music in a room or group of rooms. DTS Play-Fi lets you structure a comprehensive multi-room ecosystem that satisfies virtually any need.  

High sound quality network Hi-Fi receiver with support for DSD 5.6 MHz reproduction. Compatible with MusicCast and packed with network functions. Unlimited enjoyment of many different sound sources including high-resolution sources, smartphones and streaming services. Now with MusicCast, this device can be expanded to deliver wireless multi room audio playback, all controlled by a simple app. MusicCast MusicCast makes it easy to bring music to every room in your home wirelessly with playback controlled by a simple app. Start with a MusicCast capable AV receiver in your main entertainment room for the ultimate home theater experience, then add MusicCast speakers, sound bars or Hi-Fi components in other rooms wirelessly. All Your Content MusicCast allows you to access your digital music library, streaming music services and Internet radio, as well as Bluetooth sources, your TV sound and external sources attached to your AV receiver, such as a Blu-ray Disc player or CD player. Bluetooh Output for Convenient Music Streaming The R-N602 is equipped with Bluetooth functionality to let you easily enjoy wireless music playback from smartphones and other devices. The Compressed Music Enhancer from Yamaha is now optimized for Bluetooth audio transmissions to ensure that your music will have vivid, lively sound quality during wireless playback. Wireless Music Streaming via Bluetooth or AirPlay Enjoy music from your smartphone or tablet wirelessly using a Bluetooth connection. You can also use the convenient AirPlay function for wireless music streaming from iPhone or iPads. In addition, a Network Standby mode provides the convenience of having the R-N602 turn on and off automatically. Streaming Services Offer a Huge Range of Listening Choices Enjoy support for music streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody and SiriusXM Internet radio means you'll enjoy a wide variety of music content. Furthermore, support for the vTuner radio station database enables sampling of Internet radio broadcasts from around the world. Enjoy the Entire Spectrum of All Your Favorite Music Sources The R-N602 is a stereo receiver and network audio player in a single unit. You can use it to easily play audio downloaded from the Internet, stored on a PC or NAS system or enjoy streaming music services and Internet radio (with vTuner). Moreover, the MusicCast app from Yamaha allows you to enjoy your favorite tunes on a smartphone or tablet device via a wireless connection. Extensive Audio Codec and Format Support This network stereo receiver is compatible with high-resolution audio codecs such as DSD / AIFF / FLAC / WAV / Apple Lossless. You will enjoy the excellent sound quality of these various high-resolution audio codecs from the USB input on the front panel or from network connected devices. It uses a Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC that has a firmly established reputation for quality. USB Digital Connection for iPod and iPhone on the Front Panel A USB port on the front panel allows convenient connection of an iPod and iPhone, which also charges the iOS device when connected. Because the digital signal from the iPod and iPhone is transmitted directly to the receiver, there is no signal-loss or interference. You get to enjoy the best possible sound quality. In addition, you can use the receiver's remote control unit to operate the iPod and iPhone for basic playback control. Gapless Playback Compatibility Allows Play without Interruption Many live and classical albums have no gaps in the music. Gapless playback ensures that there are no pauses between audio files. This provides playback with no interruptions, the way it was meant to be heard. ToP-ART Sound Quality Design and Highest Quality Parts Everything in the R-N602 has been built for maximum performance. The internal design utilizes simple, direct transmission of the signals - ensuring optimum separation and elimination of noise and distortion for pure sound reproduction. This includes dual independent power supplies for the two sound sources (analog and digital) as well as original ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and Art Base chassis construction to fully protect audio signals from noise and vibration. Moreover, all parts and materials have been carefully selected and tested to make sure they are of only the highest quality so that they all work together to provide the absolute best sound possible. Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity Engaging the Pure Direct switch causes the audio signal to bypass the control circuits for bass, treble, balance and the back buffer amp. This improves sound quality while maintaining full output capacity. Shortening the signal route improves sound purity, helping to reproduce even the most delicate musical nuances. Digital Audio Inputs for TV or Blu-ray Disc Players The R-N602 is equipped for digital audio inputs with both optical and coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray Disc player. The audio stays in the digital domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your entertainment sources. Simple Yet Sophisticated Design With a beautifully simple and unique design inherited directly from Yamaha Hi-Fi audio components, the R-N602 also boasts an easy-to-operate button layout. The aluminum front panel has a richly textured silver hairline finish. The control knobs are also of the same luxurious construction as used on the top-end models. Both inside and out, everything about the R-N602 demonstrates their commitment to superior design quality and ease of use. ECO Mode and Auto Power Standby The R-N602 has an ECO mode that reduces power consumption by about 20% and an Auto Power Standby function that you can set to turn the power off after two, four, eight or 12 hours.