Onkyo TX-NR6100 (2022)

The Onkyo TX-NR6100 is a 7.2-channel THX-certified AV receiver built around six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. Only the first three HDMI inputs are true HDMI 2.1 with 8K60 and 4K120 support — the remaining three inputs are HDMI 2.0. Both HDMI outputs are HDMI 2.1. On the audio side it carries five stereo RCA analog inputs including one MM phono input with dedicated ground post, two mono RCA subwoofer pre-outs, zone-2 line out, and European-model front pre-outs. Mains power is a detachable IEC C14 3-pin inlet, standard for full-size receivers.

7.2ch THX AV receiver with 3x HDMI 2.1 and 3x HDMI 2.0 inputs, 2x HDMI 2.1 outputs, MM phono, and dual sub pre-outs.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Onkyo
Release Year
2022
Model Number
TX-NR6100
Category
Audio Equipment

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) 3 HDMI IN 1-3 (8K/4K120, HDR10+) 8K60, 4K120, VRR, ALLM, QMS, Dynamic HDR, DSC. HDCP 2.3.
HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) 3 HDMI IN 4-6 4K60 HDR passthrough only; no 4K120/VRR.
HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) 2 HDMI OUT (Main + Sub/Zone 2) Main out is eARC-capable. Sub/Zone 2 out can mirror main or drive Zone 2 display.
Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA Digital) 1 Digital Coax IN Up to 192kHz/24-bit PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS.
Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) 1 Digital Optical IN Up to 96kHz/24-bit PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS.
RCA Stereo Audio 4 Analog Audio IN 1-4 (line) Line-level analog inputs (L+R pairs).
RCA Stereo Audio 1 PHONO IN (MM) + GND terminal Moving-magnet phono input with adjacent earth screw terminal for turntable ground wire.
RCA Stereo Audio 1 ZONE 2 LINE OUT Analog stereo line output for a separate-room amplifier.
RCA Stereo Audio 1 PRE OUT FRONT (European/Asian models) Pre-out for bi-amping or external power amplifier. Present on European/Asian/Australian models only.
RCA Audio (Mono) 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1-2 Two mono subwoofer pre-outs carrying the same signal; up to two powered subs supported.
6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) 1 Headphone (front panel) Stereo 1/4" headphone output.
USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 2 USB (front + rear) Front for music streaming from USB storage; rear for firmware and streaming.
RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) 1 LAN (Ethernet) Wired network for streaming and firmware.
IEC C14 (3-Pin Power Inlet) 1 AC Power (C14 inlet) Detachable 3-pin IEC C13-to-C14 mains cable.

Notes & Compatibility

HDMI 2.1 features (8K60, 4K120, VRR, ALLM, QMS, HDR10+) on inputs 1-3 and both outputs (Main + Sub/Zone 2). HDMI inputs 4-6 are HDMI 2.0. One RCA input is MM phono with adjacent GND screw terminal for turntable earth wire. PRE OUT FRONT jacks are only populated on European/Australian/Asian region models. Speaker binding posts (7-channel) and FM/AM antenna terminals omitted — not in approved connector list; flagged for manual review. Front panel includes one USB-A (music streaming) and one 6.35mm TRS headphone jack; rear panel has a second USB-A.

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