TweezerMan
Novice Member
I had experienced similar problem with Zone 2 source limitations on an older Onkyo HT-RC560. I liked the unit otherwise, but I also wanted more network control and streaming capabilities. So I just bought a new TX-NR696 thinking that this limitation had been lifted. Like OP KeithXP, I read the manual first and it seemed that it had the Zone 2 capability I was looking for. But I'm having mostly the same kinds of issues -- my unit supports network sources but refuses to send them to Zone 2. I can send FM, and I can send TV audio (connected from TV to receiver via optical).
Like other posters, I'm beyond annoyed and I really don't get it -- I have 40 and 50 year old receivers with A-B speaker selectors that do essentially what I want. If the receiver has a power amp for Zone 2 speakers then I don't see why they can't at least direct the same input to it that goes to the main room L-R outputs.
I'll keep working on it, I like the loopback ideas.
Like other posters, I'm beyond annoyed and I really don't get it -- I have 40 and 50 year old receivers with A-B speaker selectors that do essentially what I want. If the receiver has a power amp for Zone 2 speakers then I don't see why they can't at least direct the same input to it that goes to the main room L-R outputs.
I'll keep working on it, I like the loopback ideas.