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Onkyo TX-SR608


$599.00 Released March, 2010

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Burr-Brown DA converters. 6 x 1.4 HDMI inputs (3D compatible). TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding.

The Cons:Somewhat ugly front panel. Limited multi-zone options - only includes a single clip-style connector stereo second zone. IPod and HD radio require additional optional devices.

The Onkyo TX-SR608 is a mid-range A/V receiver very similar to the Onkyo TX-SR508. However, the SR608 boasts a number of key improvements over the SR508, including: a 7.2 channel THX-Select2 Plus-certified receiver at 100 watts per channel (as opposed to the 508's 7.1 channel), 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs (as opposed to 4), 1080p upscaling available on all video sources and a rear PC (VGA) port.

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The TX-SR608's 7.2 channel THX-Select2 Plus-certified receiver is supported by a variety of high-end components for the best possible audio quality, components such as: Burr-Brown DACs, three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology. Its HDMI 1.4 inputs provides the TX-SR608 with 3D video transmission capability between two 3D capable devices as well as Audio Return Channel two-way audio transmission while also providing 1080p upscaling available on all video sources thanks to Faroudja DCDi cinema. Additionally, an analogue VGA port allows for direct connectivity to your PC for a broader multimedia experience.

Features

  • 7.2 channel THX-Select2 Plus-certified receiver at 100 watts per channel
  • 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs
  • 3D video support
  • Audio Return Channel for two-way audio transmission over HDMI
  • PC (VGA) port
  • 1080p upscaling available on all video sources
  • Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding

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Pros
  • 6

    Burr-Brown DA converters

  • 5

    6 x 1.4 HDMI inputs (3D compatible)

  • 5

    TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding

  • 5

    Good value pricing

  • 2

    1080p video upscaling on all video sources

  • 2

    VGA input to connect your PC

  • 2

    Wide range of volume control options (fade-in on power on, max volume) and automatic settings powered by Audyssey

  • 0

    Translucent graphical overlay settings appear over TV image

Cons
  • 1

    Somewhat ugly front panel

  • 1

    Limited multi-zone options - only includes a single clip-style connector stereo second zone

  • 1

    iPod and HD radio require additional optional devices

  • 1

    On screen menu system is ugly

  • 1

    Power consumption in stand-by with HDMI Pass-through (CEC) is Really High. 28W

  • -1

    Only 2 component video inputs

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