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The Onkyo TX-SR506 is entry-level 7.1 a/v receiver with three 1.3a HDMI inputs and 75 Watts of power per audio channel. It was released in April 2008 with an MSRP $379, but like so many Onkyo receivers there has been a significant price drop to around $230. The TX-SR506 only supports HDMI pass-thru up to 1080p and can't decode audio signal from the HDMI cable, so a separate audio connection will be necessary. The step-up model Onkyo TX-SR576 features HDMI audio processing; for video upscaling you'll have to upgrade to the Onkyo TX-SR606. The TX-SR506 supercedes the Onkyo TX-SR505 with similar specifications released a year earlier for $299. This receiver is essentially the same as found in the Onkyo HT-S5100 home theater in a box.
MSRP $379.00
Release date April, 2008
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Features
- 7.1 channel a/v receiver
- 3 x HDMI pass-thru supporting 1080p (no audio)
- 2 x component video inputs
- 75 Watts / channel @ 8 Ohms
- Second zone of audio (stereo) with main zone up to 5.1
- Supports front L/R speaker bi-amping
- Digital Audio: 2 x optical, 2 x coaxial
- MSRP: $379
- release date: April 2008
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Onkyo TX-SR506 | Black
• Onkyo TX-SR506 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
• TX-SR506 Receiver
UPC: 751398008054
EAN: 751398008054
MPN: TXSR506B
Onkyo TX-SR506 | Silver
• TXSR506B Home Theater Receiver - 7.1 Channel 3x HDMI Input 1080p ()
UPC: 890552659005
MPN: ONTXSR506
Competitors
Onkyo TX-SR506 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $299.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Processes uncompressed LPCM audio signals over HDMI
- 3 in 1 out HDMI capability with streamed audio/video
- Simple automatic calibration
Cons
- Doesn't transcode or upscale analog sources to HDMI or component
- Only has 2 x 5-way binding posts used for the Front L/R speakers in zone A
- Cheap, generic included remote - Harmony or bust.
Onkyo TX-SR506
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Sony STR-DG720
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MSRP $230.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Value-price receiver with HDMI-passthrough support
- Compatible with Blu-ray 1080p/24 fps
- Decent audio ouput power - 100 W
Cons
- Button-style input selector isn't as nice as a knob
- Doesn't decode HD audio
- No video transcoding or upscaling
Onkyo TX-SR506
vs.
Yamaha HTR-6130
MSRP $349.00
Released April, 2008
The Pioneer VSX-818V-K is a 5.1 a/v receiver retailing for $349. It features 2 x HDMI (pass-through) inputs and one HDMI output. It is one of three receivers released in April 2008 along with the step-down VSX-818 (drops HDMI PCM audio processing) for $349 and the VSX-518 that drops HDMI altogether support for $199....
Onkyo TX-SR506
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Pioneer VSX-918V-K
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September 28, 2008
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Pros
- 3 HDMI inputs supporting 1080p
- Second zone of audio
- Bi-ampable front speakers
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals for all main zone speakers
- Good value receiver - selling for around $230
Cons
- HDMI pass-thru only - no audio
- No analog video upconversion
- Only 2 component video inputs
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September 11, 2008
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Pros
- 3 HDMI inputs supporting 1080p
- Second zone of audio
- Bi-ampable front speakers
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals for all main zone speakers
- Good value receiver - selling for around $230
Cons
- HDMI pass-thru only - no audio
- No analog video upconversion
- Only 2 component video inputs
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April 16, 2009
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Pros
- 3 HDMI inputs supporting 1080p
Cons
- HDMI pass-thru only - no audio
- No analog video upconversion
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TX, SR, 506, TXSR, SR506, TXSR506
