Take an Onkyo TX-SR303, give it significantly superior power, One more HDMI input, add in Dual Zone functionality, better speaker binding posts, plus wired networking and you have the new TV-NR509 5.1 Channel Network A/V Reciever Amplifier.

 This is certainly a lot of extras when you bear in mind that the 509 doesn't cost that much more than a 309 (RRP £250) and also realise that the 509 includes full networking capability, making it one of the least expensive amps around for what you get as a whole.

 If you are after an amplifier which is extensively flexible for your needs, then this is definitely the choice for you.

The front of the Amp features a USB connection port allowing you to directly connect your iPod. You can also attach a wireless reciever via the USB (sold separately) to allow control to be made remotely. This is perfect for iPads and iPhones.

 Onkyo TX NR509 RRP £400 Our Price £289 exVAT £346.80 incVAT 

Specifications   

• 5.1 Receiver Amplifier
• HDMI 1.4 to support 3D video formats and Audio Return channel
• Four HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output
• HDMI standby pass-through mode
• Network capability for streaming audio files (MP3, WMA, WMA lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM)
• Internet radio connectivity (Last.fm, Napster, and vTuner)
• Front panel USB input for memory devices and direct digital connection of iPhone/iPod models
• 2 component inputs, 1 component output
• 4 digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
• 5 x 130 watts into 6 ohms
• Audyssey 2EQ for room acoustic correction
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ for loudness correction, Audyssey Dynamic Volume
• pre-outs for surround back channels
• Zone 2 stereo line output
• Optional iPod dock available
• Universal port for single cable connection of optional iPod dock / DAB+ radio
• Overlaid on-screen display
• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD, DSD and Multichannel PCM decoders
• Dolby Digital EX, DTS-EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,
• Weight: 9.20kg
• Height: 174mm | Width: 435mm | Depth: 328