I currently have an Onkyo 605 that fails me for 2 primary reasons: 1. No preouts and 2. Does not decode PS3 PCM (for HD codecs) into 7.1 PLIIx for me.
So I am looking to snag an Emotiva XPA-5 in the near future to really feed my speakers some good power. That upgrade will force me to upgrad the 605 as well.
I've been looking over the 705 and 805, since it seems like either will fit the bill (and can get decent deals on these days). Considering my motives, do I really need the extra power (or other benefits ?) of the 805?
I'm obviously new to the world of seperates (or near seperates in this case). I presume having preouts is all I need to allow hookup to the XPA-5. Outside of the 705 vs 805 options, any other receiver suggestions to fit the bill?? Thanks for any guidance and assistance.
So I am looking to snag an Emotiva XPA-5 in the near future to really feed my speakers some good power. That upgrade will force me to upgrad the 605 as well.
I've been looking over the 705 and 805, since it seems like either will fit the bill (and can get decent deals on these days). Considering my motives, do I really need the extra power (or other benefits ?) of the 805?
I'm obviously new to the world of seperates (or near seperates in this case). I presume having preouts is all I need to allow hookup to the XPA-5. Outside of the 705 vs 805 options, any other receiver suggestions to fit the bill?? Thanks for any guidance and assistance.