The Onkyo TX-NR7100 has a lot of the same DNA that we found in the TX-RZ50 with very few features being cut in order to sell this for about $400 less. Basically what you loose is about 20 watts of power, 11 channels processing and the 11.2 channel pre-outs. There are a few other minor omissions but these are basically the most important ones so if you don’t care about these then definitely go for the NR7100 and save some buck.

This affordable Onkyo AVR renders powerful Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound via its nine built-in amp channels, and it brings the considerable benefits of Dirac Live room EQ as well.

I like the Onkyo TX-NR7100. It was easy to set up, has many features, lots of power, is IMAX/THX Certified, they have figured out the HDMI 2.1 issue, plus it has some pretty powerful room correction. All that for $1099! Other manufacturers need to take notice.