Has anyone tried installing the TX-NR6100 firmware to see if it works? https://download.onkyo.com/AVR0033/ONKAVR0033_R113.zip

 

I don't think THX certification provides any additional functionality.

 

Welp I just discovered this, the download links for the 6050 firmware and the 6100 firmware are exactly the same link. I guess this proves they are the exact same unit. Unless there is something in the internal code in the firmware that identifies each individual model, I think its safe to say they are the same.

 

Just like all of Intel's CPUs are the exact same, except, no, they aren't:

Explainer: What is Chip Binning?

You bought a new CPU and it seems to run cool, so you try a bit of overclocking. The GHz climb higher. Did you hit the silicon...

www.techspot.com

That they use the same firmware isn't proof of anything either.

Maybe Onkyo wasn't able to source enough components to meet the specs of the 6100, so they used lesser spec'd components for the 6050.

This is all just speculation, both by me and by you. Yes, it could just be market segmentation. Then again, maybe not. You need more than exterior appearance and firmware to make a case beyond reasonable doubt.

 

Well they both draw 635 Watts and the 6100's manual is in the 6050's box...

 

It's not a big surprise - the costco unit is a similar unit customized for costco. Retailers and manufacturers have been doing this for decades where they'd get exclusive units. Usually some minor thing is changed - e,g., maybe an extra input or a deleted input.

Sometimes a manufacturer sells the exact same unit as two separate models - one destined for big box retailers and the other for speciality dealers.

The differences are usually minor - easy part substitutions like capacitors, or changes to warranties, or minor cosmetic things (Yamaha has a fifth foot).

 

I think you are just paying for the THX Certification and that's it.

 

Besides that, those 10 W difference are only important if you listen at the maximum volume or near maximum. If you don't do this anyway, you can safely ignore it.

 

Has anyone actually found the 6050? It comes up as “not found” on Costco’s website, and I have been to a few different stores in the metro Detroit area and have not found one.

If you did find one, could you point me in the right direction?

 

I believe they are only sold online. If it shows "not found" on Costco's website, it means they are temporarily sold out. Costco has not figured out how to state "out of stock," especially on items with very high demand. I bought one with very lucky timing. now I need to figure out a system to pair it with!

 

Back in stock and on sale! $439.99 (normally $499.99)

https://www.costco.com/onkyo-tx-nr6050-7.2-channel-av-receiver.product.100804401.html

 

just bought the 6050 from Costco. Will arrive in couple of days. Excited to hook it up to my klipsch speakers this weekend and check it out.

 

I just got mine yesterday and will be hooking it up this Friday. Nicely built and I have it plugged in and turned on just to warm the electronics.

 

Update please for those that purchased the 6050? It appears Costco has them on sale. I previously purchased the Denon AVR S760H and was very happy with the unit for the money. Unfortunately I need another for the living room. I've never owned Onkyo. Thanks in advance!

 

I had an Integra (Onkyo) preamp for decades. It was failing & I decided to try this unit out because of the price point. I’ve had it a week so far & absolutely no regrets whatsoever.