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The Onkyo TX-NR906 is the flagship 7.1 channel a/v receiver in the 2008 Onkyo receiver lineup. It features 145 Watts / channel of power to each of it's channel with a THD of 0.05%. Like the step-down TX-SR876 and TX-SR806, it is THX Ultra2 certified. It features an HQV Reon-VX upscaling video processor that will upscale all analog video sources to 1080p. The NR906 supercedes 2007's Onkyo TX-NR905 as the flagship receiver and the two are almost physically indistinguishable. New to the NR906 is Audyssey's MultEQ XT that will automatically calibrate your system as well as dynamically maintain consistent volume and EQ over different listening sources. It has an MSRP of $2299 and was released in mid-August 2008.

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Pros & Cons

Pros:
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Burr-Brown DACs
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1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
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Many fixes over previous generation including lip-synching issues, audio-popping
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Ethernet connectivity
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Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
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Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
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The remote is very nice and easy to use.
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Cons:
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Firmware not publicly upgradeable
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No HDMI upscaling
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Long delays 15+ sec switching between AV inputs
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No HDMI to Component support
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More information

Features

  • 7.1 channel a/v receiver
  • 145 Watts / channel
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Audyssey MultEQ XT auto-calibration
    • Dynamic EQ
    • Dynamic Volume
  • Ethernet connectivity for media streaming
  • decodes high-definition audio (dts HD-MA, Dolby TrueHD)
  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • MSRP: $2299
  • release date: August 2008

Upgrades over the SR-876

  • Ethernet connectivity
  • USB input
  • 145 W/ch vs. 140 W/ch
  • Independent power supply

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1 comment about Onkyo TX NR 906

1.  avatar scotto  Oct 18, 2008 1:57pm

I've searched for some time looking for a networking receiver that would not only offer many features, but fit the bill as well. I deduced my findings down to 3 models including: Yamaha 3900, Denon 4308, and the Onkyo TX NR 906. I pulled the trigger on the Onkyo TX NR 906. I just received it this past week, and it gets more impressive every day. Some may have questioned the display as being blocky, but I find it to be very clear and sylish. Way better than the Yamaha 3900. Face it, it's not a LCD screen, and if it would be you could add $3000.00 onto the price tag. I have not set up the networking yet, but what I like about the unit so far is: having a lot of power at 145 watts/channel, easy to find labled connections on the back, being extremely well built and I mean one HEAVY unit, an AL drop down door face, THX II certification, HD radio, and the good overall function of the remote. The remote may have taken a knock by some user(s); however, this individual has absolutely no clue and/or they did not actually make the purchase. I was able to navigate around the remote after about 5 minutes. Very intuitive.

Again, I have only owned this unit for 3 days now, but am already very happy with the Onkyo. I would make the purchase again, and like myself if your looking for a gorgeous, powerful, more than capable unit for a good price this may be it.
Happy Hunting, -Scotto
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Key Features:

Audio Inputs Digital Optical, RCA, Phono, Digital Coaxial, HDMI
Manufacturer Onkyo
MSRP $2,299.00
Number of Channels 7.1
Release Date Aug. 16, 2008
Video Inputs Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI
Watts per Channel 145 W

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Created: 08/14/2008 - 23:36
Modified: 11/29/2008 - 12:05
Model # variations:

TX, NR, 906, TXNR, NR906, TXNR906