Premium Audio Company (PAC), a provider of premium audio solutions, has released several firmware updates for its AV receivers and Hi-Fi stereo receivers which improve audio playback, functionality and room correction experience on select Onkyo, Integra, Elite and Pioneer models.
The result is designed to make the entertainment investment of its customers even better with constant updates that improve the performance of the equipment they already own.
For the following models, new firmware enhancements will be available on October 28 and November 18, 2024:
Onkyo Integra Elite Pioneer
TX-RZ70 (11/18) DRX-8.4 (11/18) VSX-LX805 (11/18) VSA-LX805 (11/18)
TX-RZ50 (10/28) DRX-5.4 (10/28) VSX-LX505 (10/28) VSX-LX505 (10/28)
TX-NR7100 (10/28) DRX-3.4 (10/28) VSX-LX305 (10/28) VSX-LX305 (10/28)
TX-NR6100 (10/28) DTM-7.4 (11/18) VSX-LX105 (10/28) VSX-935 (10/28) TX-NR5100 (10/28)
TX-NR6050 (10/28)
TX-8470 (11/18)
Firmware enhancements are as follows:
Dirac Live Bass Control: Onkyo TX-RZ50 and Integra DRX-5.4 models only.
By purchasing a licence at the Dirac Live Store, users can add Dirac Live Bass Control Single Version from the Dirac Live Full Bandwidth feature.
AV receivers Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 are already installed.
Amazon Music HD Add-On: 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 models only.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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 models only.
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 optimised HDR signal to maximise processing and display capabilities without manual user configuration.
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: 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 models only.
AV receivers, Onkyo TX-RZ70, Integra DRX-8.4, Elite VSX-LX805 and Pioneer VSA-LX805 are already installed.
Google Cast 2.0: 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 models only.
The setup screens for Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer smartphone applications have been changed to allow products to be easily connected using the Google Cast 2.0 network connection method.
Stereo Receivers Onkyo TX-8470 and Integra DTM-7.4 are already installed.
Support Tidal MAX: 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 models only.
Tidal Max 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: 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 models only.
This reduces the rate at which measurement errors appear in Onkyo/Integra/Pioneer applications, contributing 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.