Are these the new Onkyo receivers ??

[smooth aviator]

I discovered a link on B&H photo's website for an Onkyo TX-SR506 and TX-SR576 in their receiver catalog. The 576 didn't even have a photo but they are taking pre-orders. The 506 seems to have 3 HDMI's input and 1 HDMI out. I can't find any information for these models on Onkyo's USA website but something is happening...can anyone share more information ?

[smooth aviator]

The link to the Onkyo TX-SR506 is

Onkyo_TX_SR506

The receiver and remote are below.

new remote, three HDMI in, one out

[Davidt1]

Wow!!! 3 HDMI inputs for $300.

[smooth aviator]

will they abandon the faroudja video chips as oppo has done with their latest DVD player ? Is there a 606 ??

[dgjr]

Originally Posted by Davidt1

Wow!!! 3 HDMI inputs for $300.

yeah not bad. I wish i knew all the specs of it. Since I have a 503 it's really time to update. I'll be keeping an eye on this one as well.

[Pinstripe]

Originally Posted by smooth aviator

Is there a 606 ??

Not yet, but it will have 4 hdmi in!

http://www.av-forums.net/plus/viewthread.php?tid=42374

[mikelike2]

Why no 7.1 analog inputs? That's a little disappointing.

[supwdatt]

[/quote]

Aren't they just to the left of the zone 2 lineouts? Or am I mistaken?

[M Code]

Originally Posted by smooth aviator

will they abandon the faroudja video chips as oppo has done with their latest DVD player ? Is there a 606 ??

No..
The 606, 706 & 806 uses the Genesis Hudson II processor which does scale to 1080i..

[oztech]

Originally Posted by supwdatt

Aren't they just to the left of the zone 2 lineouts? Or am I mistaken?[/quote]

Thats the ones labeled dvd.

[supwdatt]

ooops, my bad

[simon_templar_32]

Originally Posted by M Code

No..
The 606, 706 & 806 uses the Genesis Hudson II processor which does scale to 1080i..

What other info do you have on the 706 and 806? Any chance the xx6 line will address the problems with the xx5 line such as overheating and lipsynching?

[mikelike2]

Aren't they just to the left of the zone 2 lineouts? Or am I mistaken?

Thats the ones labeled dvd. [/quote]

oztech: I assumed that was the preouts. I can't see where it's labeled. Odd.

[kemiza]

I think so http://www.hdtv-space-forum.de/avrec...3295;topicseen

[kemiza]

Still no preamp outputs on the 606.

[M Code]

Originally Posted by kemiza

Still no preamp outputs on the 606.

Don't expect that feature on an entry-level HDMI 1.3 repeater AVR, if one wants that feature then they need to move up a couple of steps. Since having pre-outs typically means..
Having a more expensive, advanced system having external component power amplifiers..

Just my $0.02...

[phoenix1406]

When will these be available?

[_Avarice_]

Originally Posted by M Code

Don't expect that feature on an entry-level HDMI 1.3 repeater AVR, if one wants that feature then they need to move up a couple of steps. Since having pre-outs typically means..
Having a more expensive, advanced system having external component power amplifiers..

Just my $0.02...

I'm sure this is likely the exception and not the rule, but the Yammy V663 has preouts and is certainly an entry-level AVR (at least by price standards).

[samsurd2]

Originally Posted by _Avarice_

I'm sure this is likely the exception and not the rule, but the Yammy V663 has preouts and is certainly an entry-level AVR (at least by price standards).

It's not an exception. The Pioneer VSX-1018TXH-K also has preouts and is in the same MSRP price regime.

[Pinstripe]

So does the H/K in this price range.

I just noticed the specs on the rear are 4Ω.

[sbeveraggi]

Just 1080i upscaling in the 606, 706 and 806?
Any of you guys know if Onkyo receivers can upconvert analog sources to hdmi, without upscaling? My 1080p tv has a good upscaler, so I would like to avoid double video processing...
Thanks!

[trxjw]

Would 1080i upscaling make any sense for someone with a 720p PDP? I'm in the market for either a 4280HD Kuro or a Panasonic 50PX80U plasma display, both of which are 720p. Would I be better off upscaling and passing everything to the display over HDMI @ 1080i and letting the display scale it to native res? The amount of HDMI inputs on the 606 is really appealing for me because I have 4 devices that all (can) run on HDMI (stb, LG Br/HDDVD, PS3 and 360 elite).

Probably looking to purchase around June/July.

[shinksma]

Hmm, the 606 sounds like just what I'm looking for:

4 HDMI inputs
Transcodes and upscales to 1080i (and doesn't mess with 1080p)
7.1 + zone 2
Advanced audio format decoding

The only thing that would be nice, but is not a requirement, is the 7.1 analog pre-outputs so I could use a separate amp if I wanted. But I'll never actually do that, so I can live without it.

Gotta keep my eye on this now. Was looking very seriously at the 705, but having only three HDMI inputs bugged me, since I'm sure I'll eventually have four HDMI devices, since I went from one to two to three very quickly. And the transcoding of component to HDMI limited to 720p on the 705 was another no-go issue for me.

Very interesting...

shinksma

[smooth aviator]

Originally Posted by M Code

No..
The 606, 706 & 806 uses the Genesis Hudson II processor which does scale to 1080i..

Thanks for the images, still nothing up on the Onkyo USA site despite B&H's pitch for pre-orders.

The 606 looks very interesting, I would love to know how competive their prices are, compared to Yamaha's new 663/863.

Does anyone know if the 1080i conversion downgrades the hidef signals ? See this original link about the 605 faroudja chip
http://="http://www.avsforum.com/avs...9#post12967089

If not, then 1080i would be a real gift. I would also like to get more information about the bass function, and how it compares to the competition who have provided dual subwoofer output.

[b_scott]

when do new ones usually launch? i'll be looking at PDP's in June/July - think that's about right?

[scubadiverdj]

One thing that I noticed is that the XM and Sirius inputs are not there. I use my Sirius radio a lot since the radio station here in Ral, NC suck, unless you are a Country fan. I wonder if they are on the 706? Anyone know this answer?

[smooth aviator]

It may be due to the fact that the 606 shown is the european variant which may not offer Sirius/XM capabilities due to lack of coverage. There were similar differences between 605's sold in america and europe, including the use of banana plugs and connections for zone 2 speakers etc. Onkyo USA hasn't updated their site to show 606 specs so additional product shots can be expected.

[M Code]

Originally Posted by smooth aviator

Thanks for the images, still nothing up on the Onkyo USA site despite B&H's pitch for pre-orders.

The 606 looks very interesting, I would love to know how competive their prices are, compared to Yamaha's new 663/863.

Does anyone know if the 1080i conversion downgrades the hidef signals ? See this original link about the 605 faroudja chip
http://="http://www.avsforum.com/avs...9#post12967089

If not, then 1080i would be a real gift. I would also like to get more information about the bass function, and how it compares to the competition who have provided dual subwoofer output.

Hudson II uses a 2D comb filter.

[sbeveraggi]

Originally Posted by M Code

Hudson II uses a 2D comb filter.

Do you know if transcoding to hdmi without any upscaling or deinterlacing will be possible with these receivers?

[smooth aviator]

Originally Posted by M Code

Hudson II uses a 2D comb filter.

That is a rather curious choice by Onkyo, I don't think anyone has a digital TV that still outputs 1080i native resolution through a 2D comb filter... 1080i may be considered better than 720p in some circles but 2D comb filtering at this level may really prove to be useless. Is it that hard for Genesis to upgrade their basline chips to a 3D filter ?? Or do we have to wait for 2-3 more marketing cycles ??