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The Onkyo TX-SR705 ($720) is one of several newer receivers in Onkyo's 2007 lineup support the new HDMI 1.3a standard and 1080p format. It is a 7.1 channel receiver with 100 W / channel, with analog-to-HDMI and component video up-conversion using the Faroudja DCDi chipset. It features 3 HDMI inputs with deep color compatibility.
MSRP $720.00
Release date August, 2007
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Features
- 7.1 channel receiver; 100 W / channel
- 3 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Faroudja DCDi up-conversion of Analog sources to HDMI
- component video up-conversion and video switching (3 in 1 out)
- Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding
- THX Select2 Certification
- available in silver and black
- Bi-amp capability
The TX-SR705 has limited store availability, first hitting shelves in August 2007 with an MSRP of $899, however stores have been selling it for ~$720. Consider the similar, yet cheaper Onkyo TX-SR605 ($499) that features 2 HDMI inputs.
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MSRP $750.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 110W per channel
- good connectivity options
- 1080p upscaling
- Advanced MCACC Audio Setup
- THX Certified
Onkyo TX-SR705
0%
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Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH
100%
MSRP $749.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Analog to HDMI up conversion
- Independent volume-level settings /w memory for each audio source
- Great build quality
Cons
- No HD audio decoding (ie. Dolby TrueHD or dts MA)
- Horrible user interface and documentation
- horrible user documentation
Onkyo TX-SR705
100%
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Denon AVR-888
0%
MSRP $650.00
Released --
Pros
- Upconverts video sources to HDMI
- 110 Watts of power per channel
- THX certified
Cons
- No audio over HDMI
- No support for high-def audio - TrueHD or DTS-HD
- More expensive than the TX-SR605 for a similar feature set
Onkyo TX-SR705
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Onkyo TX-SR705
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Reviews
May 14, 2008
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Pros
- Analog-to-HDMI up-conversion
- THX Select2 Certification
- component video upconversion
- Bi-amplification capability
Cons
- Only analog sources output to 2nd zone speakers
- Doesn't upscale to 1080p
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May 17, 2008
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Pros
- Analog-to-HDMI up-conversion
- THX Select2 Certification
- component video upconversion
- Bi-amplification capability
- Phono preamp
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April 15, 2008
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Pros
- Analog-to-HDMI up-conversion
- THX Select2 Certification
- component video upconversion
- Bi-amplification capability
Cons
- Only analog sources output to 2nd zone speakers
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May 16, 2008
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TX, SR, 705, TXSR, SR705, TXSR705
