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The problem with buying a new home theater component, whether its an amp, speakers, or even cables, is that it almost always requires (or encourages) additional equipment upgrades. OK, I guess it’s not really a “problem”. In fact, that’s half the fun. But this domino effect can play havoc on your Visa, not to mention marital relations (tip-o-the-day: separate accounts).
One product seeing a lot of action in this regard is the receiver/integrated amp. Now that Blu-ray is poised to take off (?) a lot of users are realizing their setups can’t handle the format’s lossless audio and HDMI 1.3 requirements.
Today’s deal is a nice solution for those looking to get the most from their new hi-def players (either flavor) without tapping the 401k. The Onkyo TX-SR705S is 7.1, which is 2 channels more than most people need/have, with 100 watts per at 8 ohms and supports the new lossless audio formats - Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It’s THX certified (time to upgrade your speakers) and has three HDMI inputs to upconvert your older content via Faroudja DCDI Edge technology.
The TX-SR705S also features Onkyo’s Audyssey MultEQ® XT equalization, meaning it senses your rooms acoustic properties and adjusts on the fly. Multiroom functionality is also on the menu, as well as XM and an optional dock for your iPod.
Sale price: $599.99 - 10% via code “2DAV625AFZ” = $539.99
Deal ends: 3/19/08
Buy now: www.circuitcity.com
Check out the over-heating problems for the Onkyo TX-SR-875 on amazon. com. There are quite a few people that have had the same problem. Some of them have had sparking, I have not.
Surfer, thx for the tip. Onkyo is on my list for next receivers. i’ve heard people complain about the heat issues before, but never heard of a complete failure. not to doubt, but are you sure your unit failed due to heat or could it be unrelated? regardless, i think anyone considering an onkyo would be wise to consider the venting issue.
I am very upset with this dealer and I am taking action against them.
I DID try to buy this unit from Circuit City and they did not carry the “upper end” Onkyos in their store, but I could order it . When I asked how long for the unit to get to the store, they could not tell me.
I have two other Onkyo units and they have worked perfectly for over twenty years. That is why I chose this unit.
Regardkess of who sold the unit it SHOULD NOT have over-heated and failed. That to me is poor Q.A.
II’d be more upset with an unauthorised reseller who lied to
me than Onkyo, who is only protecting its dealers.
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Try a Denon. Had great luck over past 14 years. And go to the manufacturers website or call them to verify if the dealer is authorized. Sometimes saving a few bucks ain’t worth the loss of warranty and most un-authorized dealers are going to tell you any lie to get you to buy; I mean they are willing to sell grey market items so why would they be honest about anything else.