Onkyo 876
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There was an older news article on this site which indicated that I think. So far only the 706 and 806 have been announced but still no official news on the 876.
Maybe it's time for a supertest in that range as I think we haven't had that supertest for quite a while...
Maybe it's time for a supertest in that range as I think we haven't had that supertest for quite a while...
I'd love to be able to confirm this but even if we could confirm for sure that the product existed or that it was due in September, Onkyo would get all antsy if I was to say that it had two HDMI outputs. So I'd better not.
Thanks Andrew,
I was waiting for release in OZ have heard about NO 706 & the 806 which apparently has no speaker teminals only pre-outs.
Nothing much on the 876 - we are looking at sept/oct here as well.
Cheers
I was waiting for release in OZ have heard about NO 706 & the 806 which apparently has no speaker teminals only pre-outs.
Nothing much on the 876 - we are looking at sept/oct here as well.
Cheers
As far as I recall from the document which of course I didn't see, there could well be 706 and 806 models, but I think the 'no speaker output version' is a preamp processor, the model number of which I can't recall even if it did exist which of course I can neither confirm nor deny.
Ha! Ha! You're starting to sound like a politician! 🙂
Here's the news on the 706 and 806 which has been released in the US. I'm losing patience waiting for the 876...
July 22, 2008 3:15 PM PDT
Two Onkyo receivers with Faroudja video processing announced
Posted by Matthew Moskovciak 2 commentsShare Email Print While Onkyo has already announced its main budget receiver for the year--the TX-SR606, which we reviewed last week--today Onkyo announced two new midrange AV receivers, the TX-SR706 and TX-SR806, which both offer several HDMI inputs, video upconversion, and THX certification. These receivers are sure to appeal to audiophiles on a budget, so let's check out their key features:
The Onkyo TX-SR706
Key features of the Onkyo TX-SR706:
7.1 channels, 100 watts per channel
4 HDMI 1.3 inputs
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
1080p upconversion for analog signals, using Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing
XM- and Sirius-ready
Powered second zone
THX Loudness Plus
Currently available with a list price of $900
The Onkyo TX-SR806
Key step-up features of the Onkyo TX-SR806:
7.1 channels, 130 watts per channel
5 HDMI 1.3 inputs
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
1080i video upconversion over component video outputs
THX Ultra2Plus certification
Available in August with a list price of $1,100
The features on these receivers are pretty straightforward, although the THX features are worth discussing. THX Loudness Plus is a type of sound processing designed to give soundtracks more impact at low volume levels. We haven't had a chance to listen to THX Loudness Plus on a receiver yet, but we're betting audiophiles will prefer clean, unprocessed sound, and leave Loudness Plus turned off. The TX-SR806 is also THX Ultra2 Plus certified, which means it meets certain technical standards set by THX. While the certification isn't meaningless, it doesn't necessarily mean a receiver is going to sound good, and there are plenty of receivers that lack THX certification and perform just as well. In other words, it's better to use your ears instead of relying on THX certifications.
We're particularly interested to get the TX-SR706 in for review, after we were significantly disappointed by the TX-SR606's video processing. While the list price for the TX-SR706 is $900--way out of the "budget" price range--it's already available online for $800, and over the past few years, Onkyo receivers tend to be available for well below their list price after a few months. However, even a considerably cheaper TX-SR706 will have to compete with Sony's STR-DG920, which has many of the same features and costs $600.
Here's the news on the 706 and 806 which has been released in the US. I'm losing patience waiting for the 876...
July 22, 2008 3:15 PM PDT
Two Onkyo receivers with Faroudja video processing announced
Posted by Matthew Moskovciak 2 commentsShare Email Print While Onkyo has already announced its main budget receiver for the year--the TX-SR606, which we reviewed last week--today Onkyo announced two new midrange AV receivers, the TX-SR706 and TX-SR806, which both offer several HDMI inputs, video upconversion, and THX certification. These receivers are sure to appeal to audiophiles on a budget, so let's check out their key features:
The Onkyo TX-SR706
Key features of the Onkyo TX-SR706:
7.1 channels, 100 watts per channel
4 HDMI 1.3 inputs
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
1080p upconversion for analog signals, using Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing
XM- and Sirius-ready
Powered second zone
THX Loudness Plus
Currently available with a list price of $900
The Onkyo TX-SR806
Key step-up features of the Onkyo TX-SR806:
7.1 channels, 130 watts per channel
5 HDMI 1.3 inputs
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
1080i video upconversion over component video outputs
THX Ultra2Plus certification
Available in August with a list price of $1,100
The features on these receivers are pretty straightforward, although the THX features are worth discussing. THX Loudness Plus is a type of sound processing designed to give soundtracks more impact at low volume levels. We haven't had a chance to listen to THX Loudness Plus on a receiver yet, but we're betting audiophiles will prefer clean, unprocessed sound, and leave Loudness Plus turned off. The TX-SR806 is also THX Ultra2 Plus certified, which means it meets certain technical standards set by THX. While the certification isn't meaningless, it doesn't necessarily mean a receiver is going to sound good, and there are plenty of receivers that lack THX certification and perform just as well. In other words, it's better to use your ears instead of relying on THX certifications.
We're particularly interested to get the TX-SR706 in for review, after we were significantly disappointed by the TX-SR606's video processing. While the list price for the TX-SR706 is $900--way out of the "budget" price range--it's already available online for $800, and over the past few years, Onkyo receivers tend to be available for well below their list price after a few months. However, even a considerably cheaper TX-SR706 will have to compete with Sony's STR-DG920, which has many of the same features and costs $600.
Hi Andrew, Do you know if there is a product to enable the 875 to have two hdmi outputs-I was thinking of using the Thor 2 way hdmi selector that was reviewed in the mag a while back but i don't know if it is two way so it can output, any ideas? cheers
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Cheers Prof, could be a bit out of the price range I want to spend. But I will check out the maplin one when it's back in stock as they have a store close to me.
Full news story on the new Onkyo TX-SR876 and TX-NR906 going up on the site later this morning. I have all the info now from Onkyo.
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