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A new FW update is coming for Onkyo Z70 and Z50
Here's what's new:
Addition of Auro-3D® for Three-Dimensional Sound Experiences
Auro-3D is an advanced audio technology and format that creates a more
realistic audio experience by layering sound via lower, height, and top
channels. Audio that has been mastered in Auro-3D format and played
through one of our flagship AVRs will immerse the listener in a dynamic
soundstage compatible with both home and commercial cinema environments.
Auro-Matic is the unique up-mixing technology that transforms existing
content such as mono, stereo, and surround sound into a natural 3D experience.
Source Based Tone Mapping for HDMI2.1a
Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) allows a portion of the HDR mapping to be
performed by the source device, rather than the display device,
automatically producing an optimized HDR signal to maximize processing
and display capability without manual user configuration.
Dolby Atmos® Music Playback Capability for Amazon Music HD
Dolby Atmos Music uses ground-breaking Dolby Atmos technology to elevate
audio experiences beyond the realm of movies and TV, allowing music
creators to produce and mix music with spatial audio elements for a more
immersive experience. With this new firmware update, our flagship AVRs
are some of the world’s first audio video receivers to play Dolby Atmos
Improved Dirac Room Correction Delay Times
Improved Dirac Live room correction delay times will allow users
more flexible speaker placement as automatic sound field correction
technology, such as that employed by Dirac Live, can correct for
varying speaker distances. This firmware update will increase compensation
from 20ms up to 50ms, which translates to correction delays for speakers
from a further distance away (approx. 6.8 meters to nearly 17 meters).
Introducing Pre-amp Mode
The update introduces a pre-amp mode, which turns off the Power Amp output,
switching the devices to Preamp-only mode. This change not only slightly
improves the Signal/Noise level and sound quality but also reduces power
consumption. The inclusion of pre-amp mode is designed to expand the versatility
and range of use for these AVRs.
Here's what's new:
Addition of Auro-3D® for Three-Dimensional Sound Experiences
Auro-3D is an advanced audio technology and format that creates a more
realistic audio experience by layering sound via lower, height, and top
channels. Audio that has been mastered in Auro-3D format and played
through one of our flagship AVRs will immerse the listener in a dynamic
soundstage compatible with both home and commercial cinema environments.
Auro-Matic is the unique up-mixing technology that transforms existing
content such as mono, stereo, and surround sound into a natural 3D experience.
Source Based Tone Mapping for HDMI2.1a
Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) allows a portion of the HDR mapping to be
performed by the source device, rather than the display device,
automatically producing an optimized HDR signal to maximize processing
and display capability without manual user configuration.
Dolby Atmos® Music Playback Capability for Amazon Music HD
Dolby Atmos Music uses ground-breaking Dolby Atmos technology to elevate
audio experiences beyond the realm of movies and TV, allowing music
creators to produce and mix music with spatial audio elements for a more
immersive experience. With this new firmware update, our flagship AVRs
are some of the world’s first audio video receivers to play Dolby Atmos
Improved Dirac Room Correction Delay Times
Improved Dirac Live room correction delay times will allow users
more flexible speaker placement as automatic sound field correction
technology, such as that employed by Dirac Live, can correct for
varying speaker distances. This firmware update will increase compensation
from 20ms up to 50ms, which translates to correction delays for speakers
from a further distance away (approx. 6.8 meters to nearly 17 meters).
Introducing Pre-amp Mode
The update introduces a pre-amp mode, which turns off the Power Amp output,
switching the devices to Preamp-only mode. This change not only slightly
improves the Signal/Noise level and sound quality but also reduces power
consumption. The inclusion of pre-amp mode is designed to expand the versatility
and range of use for these AVRs.
It was actually two updates, and the second one with Roon Ready support was released two weeks ago on the 5th.
