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The Onkyo TX-SR505 is the entry model of their 2007 lineup of 7.1 channel A/V receivers with 75 Watts per channel that includes HDMI, and component video switching. There are 2 HDMI 1.3a pass-trough inputs supporting 1080p. There are also 3 component video inputs with 50 MHz bandwidth able to display 1080i and 720p video signals. This model does not support upconversion of video sources to either HDMI or component video outputs, and also requires a separate hookup for the audio portion of HDMI sources.

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Good price ($299)
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Supports HDMI (x2) and Component (x3) switching
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No video upconversion to either component or HDMI
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HDMI pass-through does not support audio, therefore requires separate audio hookup
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The Audyssey 2EQ Room Acoustics Correction does not work if one is operating at 5.1 vs.7.1
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More information

The TX-SR505 features 2 optical and 2 coaxial digital inputs along with 5 RCA stereo inputs. There are 7 sets of binding post speaker connector terminals for hooking up your 7 amplified speaker channels. This receiver also support up to two zones of stereo (A-B) with spring-clip connector terminals for Zone B.

TX-SR505 Details

  • HDMI 1.3 Video Pass Through (2 in 1 out)
  • HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)
  • Component Video HDTV-Capable (50 MHZ) Video Switching (3 in 1 out)
  • WRAT/ Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry/ Non-Scaling Configuration/ A-Form Listening Mode Memory/ RI
  • Audyssey 2EQ Room Acoustics Correction
  • 7.1 Multichannel Inputs for PCM Delivery of Hi-Def Audio Sources
  • DOLBY Decoder - PLIIx, DD, DD-EX
  • DTS Decoder - DTS, ES, NEO:6, 96/24
  • S-Video (3 in 1 out)
  • Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 2/2
  • Composite (4 in 1 out)
  • Power 75W/Ch

Available in black and silver.

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3 comments about Onkyo TX SR 505

1.  avatar roachx  Dec 26, 2007 2:51pm

This is a great A/V receiver for the price. I picked it up off ebay for around $250. The Audyssey 2EQ offers one of the best auto-calibration processes in this price range and WORKS PERFECTLY with a 5.1 setup.
2.  avatar peat  Apr 24, 2008 8:24pm

Check out the Onkyo refurbished deals at http://shoponkyo.com/ -- shipped with a 1 year warranty for $170! The 505 is being phased out, so now (mid-2008) is a great time to get one.
3.  avatar Erik  Apr 24, 2008 9:53pm

I agree, it's a good time to buy a previous gen Onkyo. eCost has it for $150:

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?EDP=38513098
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    Key Features:

    Audio Inputs Digital Optical, RCA, Digital Coaxial
    Manufacturer Onkyo
    MSRP $299.00
    Number of Channels 7.1
    Product Line Onkyo TX
    Video Inputs S-Video, Component, HDMI, RCA
    Watts per Channel 75 W

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    7111 views and 45 edits (see all)
    6 contributors -  Erik, dkry, roachx, peat, derousse, ddkrys
    Created: 05/14/2007 - 17:55
    Modified: 05/19/2008 - 15:34
    Model # variations:

    TX, SR, 505, TXSR, SR505, TXSR505