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HD and UHD Streaming Options Are Coming to Select Premium Audio Company Receivers via Firmware

Premium Audio Company, the parent company of brands Onkyo, Integra, Elite, Pioneer and others, has released a series firmware updates for its AV receivers and Hi-Fi stereo receivers aimed at improving audio playback and functionality while also add Dirac technologies.

New firmware enhancements will be available on Oct. 28 and Nov. 18 for these models:

  • Onkyo: TX-RZ70 (11/18), TX-RZ50 (10/28), TX-NR7100 (10/28), TX-NR6100 (10/28), TX-NR5100 (10/28), TX-NR6050 (10/28), TX-8470 (11/18)
  • Integra: DRX-8.4 (11/18), DRX-5.4 (10/28), DRX-3.4 (10/28), DTM-7.4 (11/18)
  • Elite: VSX-LX805 (11/18), VSX-LX505 (10/28), VSX-LX305 (10/28), VSX-LX105 (10/28)
  • Pioneer: VSA-LX805 (11/18), VSX-LX505 (10/28), VSX-LX305 (10/28), VSX-935 (10/28)

Here are the full details from Premium Audio Company of what these firmware updates are bringing to certain models:

Dirac Live Bass Control

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ50 and Integra DRX-5.4

By purchasing a license at the Dirac Live Store, users can add Dirac Live Bass Control Single Version from the Dirac Live Full Bandwidth feature.

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Note: AV Receivers Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 are already installed.

Amazon Music HD Add-On

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR5100, Integra DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-2.4, Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX505, VSX-LX305, VX-LX105 and Pioneer VSX-935

By supporting Amazon Music HD, Amazon Music Unlimited’s High Definition (HD) and Ultra High Definition (Ultra HD) audio formats can be played on smartphone applications from Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer.

This opens up higher quality streaming options on the receivers in preferred artist formats.

Note: AV Receivers Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805, Pioneer VSA-LX805 and Stereo Receivers Onkyo TX-8470 and Integra DTM-7.4 are already installed.

Dolby Atmos Music Playback Capability for Amazon Music HD and Tidal Native Playback

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR5100, Integra DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-2.4, Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX505, VSX-305, VSX-105 and Pioneer VSX-935 Models Only

With this new firmware update, these AVRs now play Dolby Atmos content via Amazon Music HD and Tidal Native Playback.

Note: AV Receivers Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805 and Pioneer VSA-LX805 are already installed.

Source Based Tone Mapping for HDMI 2.1a

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR5100, Integra DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-2.4, Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX505, VSX-LX305, VSX-LX105 and Pioneer VSX-935

Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) allows a portion of the HDR mapping to be performed by the source device, not the display device, automatically producing an optimized HDR signal to maximize processing and display capabilities without manual user configuration.

Note: AV Receivers Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805, Pioneer VSA-LX805, and Stereo Receivers Onkyo TX-8470 and Integra DTM-7.4 are already installed.

Improved Amplifier Power supply sequence

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR5100, Integra DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-2.4, Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX505, VSX-LX305, VSX-LX105 and Pioneer VSX-935

A Modified Amplifier Power supply sequence improves the relay sound from the inside of the product in a silent state.

Note: AV Receivers Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805 and Pioneer VSA-LX805 are already installed.

Google Cast 2.0

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ70, TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR5100, Integra DRX-8.4 DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-2.4, , Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX805, VSX-LX505, VSX-LX305, VSX-LX105, Pioneer VSA-LX805 and VSX-935

The setup screens for Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer smartphone applications have been changed to allow products to be connected using the Google Cast 2.0 network connection method.

Note: Stereo Receivers Onkyo TX-8470 and Integra DTM-7.4 are already installed.

Support Tidal MAX

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ70, TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR5100, TX-8470, Integra DRX-8.4 DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-2.4, DTM-7.4, Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX805, VSX-LX505, VSX-LX305, VSX-LX105, Pioneer VSA-LX805 and VSX-935

This allows users to leverage Tidal Max, which can play Hi-Res Lossless Audio Codec content up to 192KHz / 24bit with smartphone applications from Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer.

Improve the Dirac Live measurement on the Onkyo/Integra/Pioneer Application

Models: Onkyo TX-RZ70, TX-RZ50, TX-NR7100, Integra DRX-8.4 DRX-5.4, DRX-3.4, Elite/Pioneer VSX-LX805, VSX-LX505, VSX-LX305 and Pioneer VSA-LX805

This reduces the rate at which measurement errors appear in Onkyo/Integra/Pioneerapplicatoin, leading to a smooth completion of the measurement.

This firmware update will be indicated via on-screen display and front panel display for Onkyo, Elite, and Pioneer models connected to the internet. For non-connected devices, software can be downloaded from the website and uploaded via USB drive. The firmware update will be available on the Integra AVR by navigating to the “Setup Firmware Menu” and following the on-screen prompts.

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