Recent content by Kraken

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    Sony STR-DN1050 or Onkyo TX-NR717

    Thanks Paul.
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    Sony STR-DN1050 or Onkyo TX-NR717

    Hi all. I'm a little overloaded at present so your advice / opinions are very welcome. I'm currently using a Sony STR-DN1040 as a replacement to my Onkyo TX-NR717 ( see http://www.whathifi.com/forum/av-receivers/replacement-for-onkyo-tx-nr-717 ) Very gratefully, I now have the choice between...
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    Replacement for Onkyo TX NR-717

    Tom of Richer Sounds has managed to source a 717 from Onkyo. Not quite sure why my local store coudn't have attempted this in the first place, but moving on. They've offered me this and a complimentary 5 year extended warranty cover for the hassle. I've also been offered an STR-DN1050. Matter...
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    Replacement for Onkyo TX NR-717

    Thank you for your sugestions and replies. Thanks John, I shall send you an E-mail as soon as I've finished posting this update. I feel I have been emphatic about all this and realise the fault lies via courier but I have to be honest here and say that simply doesn't cut it and I was getting...
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    Replacement for Onkyo TX NR-717

    After looking at the Yamaha, and it is a VERY good amp, I thought I'd see what else I could find. It would be nice to retain as many features as possible to the original amp and a Brucy if I gain any. ie 1.4. HDMI 125wpc wifi 7HDMI's It's a bonus too if I can get it through Richer Sounds as I...
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    Replacement for Onkyo TX NR-717

    Thanks, my first AV amp was a Yamaha RX-V420RDS. Good replacement sugestions. Many thanks.
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    Replacement for Onkyo TX NR-717

    Thanks, will look into that.
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    Replacement for Onkyo TX NR-717

    Hi all. I purchased this for a song about 6 months ago ( just under £500 ), but if developed some faults and I returned it to Richer Sounds. Unfortunately the numpty courier returning my amp to the store, 4 weeks later, has managed to smash the rear panel beyond repair. So after 4 weeks of no...