Need new receiver, got recommendations?

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Anything will be fine but if you want to stay with Onkyo you could get the TX-NR646 its a 7.2 system that supports 4k, Dolby Atmos, and DTS X. That should keep you future proofed for several years.
 
I'll check it out, I kind of like the looks of the Denon AVR-X3200W as well.
 
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I have a similar speaker setup (same center but I'm cheap and used monitor 30's for the L/R and surrounds). I bought the Pioneer VSK-1130 earlier this year and it has worked really well. $599 retail but you can get it for under $450 on sale.
 
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Check out the Yamaha RX-A850. I have the same unit that replaced a Onkyo HT-R560. It's a fantastic unit, factory refurbed, comes with everything you'd get new, minus the full 3 year warranty. But for the price you can't beat it.
 
A bit more than what you want to spend but the Denon x4200w just went from 1500 to 800 at a lot of places making it one of the best receivers for the money. Reason being the x4300 was just released (one difference is the newer model has two additional channels but everything else is virtually the same).
 
Would avoid Yamaha/Sony imo. I'm an A/V Integrator/Technician and I've seen my share of them that are just shit. I've a Denon AVR-2809 at my house that I swear by... also Integra seems to have the most hardware failures I've ever seen, so...might want to avoid those too.
 
In general, people seem to love Denon. I'm swapping over to one right now myself after having 4 Sony models in a row. I've actually never had any technical issues with Sony's, but it seems like their tech is always behind. I've bought the "latest and greatest" numerous times only to have it be missing something vital a year later...while competing models are good to go. I do appreciate how well their tech seems to work together.
My 2 experiences with Onkyo were bad. Lots of audio delays and handshake issues.
 
Yeah, I've had good luck with Onkyo and Sony over the years. Not a single failure from either. My current Yamaha Avantage RX-A850 is just amazing. Some notable component differences between the standard and Avantage line which is why I went that route.

It's like anything else. Luck of the component lottery draw.
 
daphatgrant said:
Hey [H], the HDMI board in my current receiver (Onkyo HT-RC360) has stopped working and I need a replacement 5.1 or 7.1 receiver.
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I had an Onkyo TX-NR609 go down for bad HDMI board five years ago. Failed twice in one year in the first year. RMAd once and repaired by a third party, second RMA was refused.

There's a warranty extension for certain Onkyo AVR models from 2009-2012. You may want to check to see if yours is eligible.
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deadlift1 said:
I have a similar speaker setup (same center but I'm cheap and used monitor 30's for the L/R and surrounds). I bought the Pioneer VSK-1130 earlier this year and it has worked really well. $599 retail but you can get it for under $450 on sale.
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I've been happy with Pioneer AVRs for a long time. My first Pro Logic AVR was a Pioneer, and I currently have an VSX-1122-K that I got off of Woot four years ago for $200.00. It's a fully-featured network AVR; and their DLNA support is better than most.
 
I might be assuming things (wouldn't be the first time) but I think one of the issues with Onkyo is that that seem too good to be true. They have lower end models in the $200-300 range with features that mirror models from other companies that are 2X or even 3X as much. Yet even with those great features (on paper), you're still getting a pretty low end receiver.
Everyone I know who has had an Onkyo they liked has had a medium to higher end model. I've seen/heard a few killer models and they were all over $700. Both of mine were on the lower end of things and were complete garbage.
 
Back in 1998, I had an Onkyo TX-DS898 that was a tank and worked great for years. Lost it in a house fire. I wouldn't touch Onkyo today, however. The build quality just isn't there anymore.

I'm in the minority on Denon. Never liked the sound. Just seemed flat, lifeless.

I've never gone wrong with Yamaha's higher end stuff. I'm using a new A-S801 integrated amp to drive my PC's 2.1 audio system. Pioneer's Elite line is excellent, too, but probably out of your price range. Might find an older one around $500-$600.
 
Personally, I'd look for any receiver with some sort of Audio Room Correction. Audyssey or Anthems ARC are amazing, I've heard mixed things about Yamahas YSOAP or whatever the fuck it's called.
 
Here's a question - can the ARC channel handle surround sound? I was tinkering around with my older Sony (still waiting on a Denon to show up) and no matter what I did it was only outputting stereo and/or Pro Logic. Is that a limitation of the standard or just that receiver?
 
Domingo said:
Here's a question - can the ARC channel handle surround sound? I was tinkering around with my older Sony (still waiting on a Denon to show up) and no matter what I did it was only outputting stereo and/or Pro Logic. Is that a limitation of the standard or just that receiver?
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Could be a limitation of the receiver and/or the TV also. The only surround sound you'll get is Dolby Digital or DTS. In the beginning ARC would only passthrough audio on the tuner and apps. Now many TVs can pass dolby digital or DTS through HDMI to the receiver.
 
Riccochet said:
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Check out the Yamaha RX-A850. I have the same unit that replaced a Onkyo HT-R560. It's a fantastic unit, factory refurbed, comes with everything you'd get new, minus the full 3 year warranty. But for the price you can't beat it.
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The Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 is <$50 more and it has an upgraded dsp.

YAMAHA RX-A1040 7.2-Ch x 110 Watts Networking A/V Receiver

I bought an RX-A2030 from them in 2015 and it was a phenomenal upgrade from my Onkyo TX-SR605
 
So on a budget end of things ($400'ish new or $275 for a refurb), I've been really happy with the Denon 710W. Had it for a week and it's been great.
The GUI isn't as polished as the Sony model, but it's loaded with features for a good price.
 
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