Onkyo announced that it is now shipping the newest generation of its HT-RC home theater receiver line–adding two new models, the mid-priced HT-RC260 and the more upscale HT-RC270.

According to the statement, both new models are high performance 7.2-channel systems with the latest 3D-Ready HDMI-1.4a interface for single-cable connection to most modern AV components. This interface supports lossless high-definition surround sound via Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs. Both models also include Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz for added sonic dimensions, and Faroudja DCDI Cinema video processing to upscale video to full 1080p output regardless of the source resolution.

The HT-RC270 is THX-Select 2Plus Certified to ensure the best possible sound, and features Audyssey MultEQ for room equalization setup. This receiver is also fully network capable, with DLNA 1.5 and Windows 7 compatibility for PC audio and Internet radio via Pandora, Rhapsody, Napster, Mediafly, Slacker, vTuner and Sirius Internet Radio.

Both receivers include seven of Onkyo’s proprietary WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) amplifiers with new three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry for high dynamics and low distortion. Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs are provided for all channels.

The Onkyo HT-RC260 and HT-RC270 are currently available for $499 and $849 respectively.

Onkyo HT-RC260 Front

Onkyo HT-RC260 Rear

Onkyo HT-RC270 Front

Onkyo HT-RC270 Rear

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