Onkyo TX-RZ50

DCM88 · 2021-05-23

Anyone have any info or seen anything new come out on this avr it says coming in June but here it is almost june and nothing about it wonder if they mean end of June ? ….

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Harze2k

· #2 · May 23, 2021

Its possibly delayed :/
VOXX confirms negotiations with Onkyo | AV Magazine

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DCM88

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 23, 2021

Omg !!! Seriously idk I can’t read the article it’s different language if it is I’m gonna be so mad

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spacecowboy

· #4 · May 23, 2021

DCM88 said:
Omg !!! Seriously idk I can’t read the article it’s different language if it is I’m gonna be so mad

If you use chrome browser, just hit the translation tab at the top. With Onkyo getting its financial house in order, the new lineup is most likely delayed - hopefully not too long of a delay. I am all in on this unit when it's finally available.

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DCM88

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 23, 2021

spacecowboy said:
If you use chrome browser, just hit the translation tab at the top. With Onkyo getting its financial house in order, the new lineup is most likely delayed - hopefully not too long of a delay. I am all in on this unit when it's finally available.

I use my iPhone safari web browser can’t find anything on how to switch the language oh well I thought onkyo already tried to be bought and failed what is up with them are they that much in trouble they have to be bought out also why even announce new avrs if they were financially unstable all it did was make people like me excited for it and now who knows when it will come

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spacecowboy

· #6 · May 23, 2021 (Edited)

DCM88 said:
I use my iPhone safari web browser can’t find anything on how to switch the language oh well I thought onkyo already tried to be bought and failed what is up with them are they that much in trouble they have to be bought out also why even announce new avrs if they were financially unstable all it did was make people like me excited for it and now who knows when it will come

The world of A/V has been in a state of change for years now with alot of players being bought, sold, and some really big players simply exiting the a/v receiver market altogether (Sony, HK, and others). User demographic and profitability has played a big role. Don't be surprised if over time you see others struggle and/or exit. Despite what some fanboys of a popular receiver make on this forum would have you believe, this is not a good development if you understand the importance of competition. When competition starts to evaporate, so does quality, development, and support from those who are left, and prices WILL rise with nothing to show for it. It only hurts the A/V industry to lose the likes of HK, Sony, and Pioneer (to aquisition); and it would further weaken it to lose Onkyo and others.

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bobknavs

· #7 · May 23, 2021

DCM88 said:
I use my iPhone safari web browser can’t find anything on how to switch the language oh well I thought onkyo already tried to be bought and failed what is up with them are they that much in trouble they have to be bought out also why even announce new avrs if they were financially unstable all it did was make people like me excited for it and now who knows when it will come

I don't have an iPhone, just an Android. I use Chrome as my default wreb browser. The Translate feature is available in Android, and I presume that it's present in the iOS version. (The translation isn't done on the device.) The MS Edge browswer, from the same code base as Chrome, aslo works on the PC.

What are you doing in the AVS forums, Mr. Trump?

(Internet access only via a smart phone.)

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valerianf

· #8 · May 23, 2021

The good point is that Voxx is already the Onkyo distributor in the USA.
For sure they need new Onkyo products to restart the business.
Let us be optimistic: the RZ50 will come to us.
I hope to buy one for black Friday 2021 or 2022 if it is available later.

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gournalist

· #9 · May 24, 2021

spacecowboy said:
The world of A/V has been in a state of change for years now with alot of players being bought, sold, and some really big players simply exiting the a/v receiver market altogether (Sony, HK, and others). User demographic and profitability has played a big role. Don't be surprised if over time you see others struggle and/or exit. Despite what some fanboys of a popular receiver make on this forum would have you believe, this is not a good development if you understand the importance of competition. When competition starts to evaporate, so does quality, development, and support from those left, and prices will rise with nothing to show for it. It only hurt the A/V industry to loose HK, Sony, and Pioneer (to aquisition); and it would further weaken it to loose Onkyo and others.

Yes, agreed. Too much focus on "disruptive technology" hurts stable players that have been it for the long haul. That's only one simplistic component of the thinning of the herd but a lack of options works for no one.

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gournalist

· #10 · May 24, 2021

valerianf said:
The good point is that Voxx is already the Onkyo distributor in the USA.
For sure they need new Onkyo products to restart the business.
Let us be optimistic: the RZ50 will come to us.
I hope to buy one for black Friday 2021 or 2022 if it is available later.

I thought is was 11 Trading that acquired Onkyo and Pioneer:

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Our Brands We only offer products we truly believe in, and are proud to bring you these incredible brands. ONKYO is an organization consisting of people unsurpassed in the love of sound. We love our work, and that makes us perfectionists. VISIT ONKYO Pioneer Home

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eriksells916

· #11 · May 24, 2021

@gournalist I believe Voxx Intl purchased them and 11 trading is the exclusive distributor?

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gournalist

· #12 · May 24, 2021

eriksells916 said:
@gournalist I believe Voxx Intl purchased them and 11 trading is the exclusive distributor?

Roger. looks like VOXX is the lead partnered with Sharp, who apparently manufactures for Onkyo, with designers from Klipsch forming part of the spearhead. 11 Trading is the new distribution company VOXX set up for Onkyo and Pioneer. Actually, it sounds promising:

VOXX International Acquires Onkyo for $30.8 million - ecoustics.com

Onkyo have been purchased again? We're starting to lose count in regard to new partners and owners. VOXX and Sharp this time.

www.ecoustics.com

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eriksells916

· #13 · May 24, 2021

@gournalist I own all Integra gear and swore off anything with hdmi since it seems to be the root cause of the demise of the AVR industry. My Integra runs a few hours per day, every day since 2002, all with rca and optical.

Anyway I need to join the 21st century so I know the news of Pionkyo coming back has me and many others looking to jump back on the bandwagon. Add DIrac and oh boy, I might be the guinea pig who dives in on the Pioneer lx505 on day 1?

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gournalist

· #14 · May 24, 2021 (Edited)

eriksells916 said:
@gournalist I own all Integra gear and swore off anything with hdmi since it seems to be the root cause of the demise of the AVR industry. My Integra runs a few hours per day, every day since 2002, all with rca and optical.

Anyway I need to join the 21st century so I know the news of Pionkyo coming back has me and many others looking to jump back on the bandwagon. Add DIrac and oh boy, I might be the guinea pig who dives in on the Pioneer lx505 on day 1?

I purchased Pioneer's flagship SC~37 10+ years ago basically because I have so much gear that I need the sophistication of at least a patch bay like that and then some. Run optical, coaxial, RCA, and HDMI. Thing has run like a flawless tank. Just went into protection mode last week so it has to go out for a diagnosis. Tech says probably one channel down. Got into the service menu and pulled up total hours run: 45,477 (and 04 minutes)! That's 12.46 hours per day for 10 years. I hope it's repairable. BTW ~ my back up is an Onkyo.....

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Upgrader

· #15 · Jun 16, 2021

gournalist said:
Roger. looks like VOXX is the lead partnered with Sharp, who apparently manufactures for Onkyo, with designers from Klipsch forming part of the spearhead. 11 Trading is the new distribution company VOXX set up for Onkyo and Pioneer. Actually, it sounds promising:

VOXX International Acquires Onkyo for $30.8 million - ecoustics.com

Onkyo have been purchased again? We're starting to lose count in regard to new partners and owners. VOXX and Sharp this time.

www.ecoustics.com

Hey guys, any fresh news on the release date for the RZ50 yet?

This thread has gone dead ... hope Onkyo is still alive.

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RedHotFuzz

· #16 · Jun 16, 2021

Upgrader said:
Hey guys, any news on the release date for the RZ50 yet?

This thread has gone dead ... hope Onkyo is still alive.

I think the latest news was the shareholders were going to vote on the new business proposal June 25th I believe? Who knows how long it will take to actually start manufacturing and shipping receivers after (if) the deal goes through.

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eriksells916

· #17 · Jun 16, 2021

There is no date but this massive distributor called RMS Store EU already has a full page up with specs, details and pictures all ready to go like they are expecting inventory any day! RZ50

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