[mjames02]

I am searching for a new reciever to replace my denon avr3803.I am looking to add power and get at least 4 hdmi inputs with 1080p upscaling.i have been looking at two onkyo recievers (TX-SR876 and the tx nr906)but i keep finding negative write-ups on them.My price range is around a grand.Can anyone assist me in making my decision?

 

[HT Nut]

I would highly recommend a Pioneer VSX-94TXH. Now that they are one model away from Pios latest and greatest, they can be had for about a grand. Superb amplification, MCACC is head and shoulders above Audessey, and the Faroudja chip upscales very well.

 

[mjames02]

the denon has .05 THD. How much of a difference do you think the .09 THD on the pioneer would make?

 

[rhaezorblue]

If those numbers are right, then I would say the difference would not be discernible by the human ear doing a random/blind test.

 

[mjames02]

Ok i am about to purchase the Pioneer VSX-94TXH and it was around the grand pricerange.i did some quick research on it after it was suggested and everything i have read looks good.last chance to hear anyone else's idea befor i buy it.any input would be appreciated

 

[AndrewS99]



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i have been looking at two onkyo recievers (TX-SR876 and the tx nr906)but i keep finding negative write-ups on them.

I've only seen positive write ups of those two receivers.

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MCACC is head and shoulders above Audessey

Your opinion - in no way fact. Show him links to the different systems.


If he wants to read about Audyssey, he can go here...
http://www.audyssey.com/index.html


Good thread about all three systems.
http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...dyssey-vs.html


TX-SR876 is the sweet spot of the Onkyo lineup right now because you can get a feature loaded receiver with tons of power, top-notch upscaler/deinterlacer and great sound relatively inexpensively. Do you have all HD sources or do you want to upscale some SD sources to an HD TV?

 

[tundrSQ]

since upscaling is somethign you are looking for, can you find an AVR for a grand that has the reon chip in it ?

 

[AndrewS99]



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since upscaling is somethign you are looking for, can you find an AVR for a grand that has the reon chip in it ?

Onkyo TX-SR876