New Onkyos still running hot?

[grdunn123]

Currently have the Onkyo TX-SR806 amp which runs very hot ( a known trait) and I'm thinking of upgrading to a newer model, maybe the 808 or NR3007. Do the newer models still run as hot??

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Grdunn123,

I think not.

Ronald

 

[grdunn123]

Thanx Ronald. Anyone have any experioence of the '3007?

 

[Frank Harvey]

Their heat levels are running more in line with other manufacturers now.

 

[grdunn123]

FrankHarveyHiFi:
Their heat levels are running more in line with other manufacturers now.

You mean I might have to resort to turning on my central heating in the winter if I upgrade??

 

[grdunn123]

David, if I was gonna spend up to 1K on a new receiver then what would you recommend? at this stage I don't have 3D tv or BD so might be willing to spend on 'last years' model if it's good value.

 

[Frank Harvey]

You might have to turn it up a little more

Well you're either looking at the Yamaha DSPZ7 or Pioneer SCLX72/SCLX82. Those are the main two/three discontinued receivers around that price point. From here, I'd ask how you want it to sound. Do you want a little more warmth to the sound you're getting? Is the system currently a little 'edgy' in the treble? If so, the Yamaha will suit. Do you feel that the sound you're getting right now is a little soft? Not forthcoming with detail? Then the Pioneer would be the way to go.

The Pioneer is a e forward sounding amplifier than the Yamaha - I'm not saying it's bright, just a more forward sound. With your RS's, you will more than likely have to use the X-Curve feature which allows you to crop the treble by up to 3dB in 0.5dB steps. Depending on your room you may need to cut by up to 2dB.

Any of these three are silly value for money right nowand nothing brand new at this price is going to compete with them. The £2k price point for receivers is a different class to anything below - I upgraded from a £1400 receiver (albeit 3 years old) to the LX82, and it was a night and day difference.

 

[grdunn123]

FrankHarveyHiFi:
You might have to turn it up a little more

Well you're either looking at the Yamaha DSPZ7 or Pioneer SCLX72/SCLX82. Those are the main two/three discontinued receivers around that price point. From here, I'd ask how you want it to sound. Do you want a little more warmth to the sound you're getting? Is the system currently a little 'edgy' in the treble? If so, the Yamaha will suit. Do you feel that the sound you're getting right now is a little soft? Not forthcoming with detail? Then the Pioneer would be the way to go.

The Pioneer is a e forward sounding amplifier than the Yamaha - I'm not saying it's bright, just a more forward sound. With your RS's, you will more than likely have to use the X-Curve feature which allows you to crop the treble by up to 3dB in 0.5dB steps. Depending on your room you may need to cut by up to 2dB.

Any of these three are silly value for money right nowand nothing brand new at this price is going to compete with them. The £2k price point for receivers is a different class to anything below - I upgraded from a £1400 receiver (albeit 3 years old) to the LX82, and it was a night and day difference.

Probably looking at one of the Pioneers, David. Can get the SCLX72 for £859 delivered or the SCLX81 (probably an older model still) for £999 delivered. What about the SCLX52? not a big enough step up?? Which of these would be your choice? Don't know of anyone thats selling the Z7 for anything like these prices

 

[Frank Harvey]

The LX52 doesn't use the same amplification as the SCLX72/82/81, which all use ICE amplification. Canada recently made the jump from a Pioneer 819 to an SCLX72 - just waiting for him to come back online with his findings....

 

[grdunn123]

Yeah, me too. He's been pretty silent over the last few days which might be a good sign? Would the 72 be a better bet than the 81?

Is the Onkyo 3007 not worth thinking about?

 

[Frank Harvey]

Not overly familiar with the SCLX81 as it wasn't one we had on store on general demo, but usually as ranges are replaced, features tend to drop down a model, so it could be that the SCLX72 offers better value for money than the SCLX81. I can't say I've heard that specific Onkyo.

 

[grdunn123]

Thanks David, gonna be hard to listen to any of these models so might well listen to what Canada come back with after he has a chance to set everything up. Looks like the Pioneer SCLX72 is a good bet though.