Onkyo NS-6130From real comments

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Powerful driving power for demanding headphones
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Broad connectivity and service support
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Unanswered compatibility questions
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Onkyo NS-6170
Strong Sound QualityHi-Res and MQA PlaybackBroad Storage Format SupportConfusing Streaming App SetupSlightly Muted Treble vs CDThinner Sound Compared to CD Player
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Strong Sound Quality
Hi-Res and MQA Playback
Broad Storage Format Support
Confusing Streaming App Setup
Slightly Muted Treble vs CD
Thinner Sound Compared to CD Player
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Powerful desktop mode & transport use
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The Onkyo NS-6130 is a network audio streamer that buyers frequently pair with Onkyo amplifiers such as the A-9070, A-9150 and TX-8150, and with speakers like the Heco Music Style or Focal Aria line. Prospective owners often compare it to the similar NS-6170 model and ask whether the sonic differences justify the price gap between setups. Several commenters wonder whether it can be controlled entirely via a smartphone app or if the amplifier's own remote is still needed for volume. Others ask about connection method, questioning whether analog or digital linking between the NS-6130 and an amp is preferable. Streaming and playback capabilities are a common topic, with users asking about gapless playback from Spotify, Tidal, USB and network sources, and about internet radio support.

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