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The Onkyo TX-SR706 ($899), along with the Onkyo TX-SR806 ($1099) are two mid-priced a/v receivers announced on July 22nd, 2008. Both receivers are THX certified and include the new THX Loudness Plus audio processing technology. The 706 includes 4 x HDMI inputs, and includes a Faroudja DCDi video upscaler that will upscale to 1080p over HDMI and 1080i over the component video. These receivers were announced along with two new home theater systems (HTiB): the Onkyo HT-S7100 ($899) and Onkyo HT-S6100 ($799). The 706 is available as of July 22nd, 2008 and the 806 will hit shelves in mid-August 2008. Available in silver and black.
MSRP $899.00
Release date July, 2008
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Features
- 7.1 channel a/v receiver
- 100 W per channel @ 8 Ohms, 20 - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD
- THX Select2 Plus Certification
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- inputs: 3 x component, 3 x digital coaxial, 2 x digital optical, 5 x RCAS-Video
- Faroudja DCDi video upscaler (up to 1080p over HDMI, 1080i over component video)
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA
- 2nd powered zone of audio
- Bi-ampable front speakers
- 5-way binding posts
- RS-232 / XM / Sirius / iPod / 12 V trigger
- Phono input
- THX Loudness Plus audio processing
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Onkyo TX-SR706
• Onkyo TX-SR706 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
• TX-SR706B Receiver
UPC: 751398008214
EAN: 751398008214
MPN: TX-SR706B
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Released July, 2008
The Denon AVR-2809CI is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 2809CI replaces the previous-generation AVR-2808CI. The AVR-2809CI is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 4 HDMI v1.3a inputs, , a number of audio decoding technologies(Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, etc), and a 32 bit floating...
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Denon AVR-2809CI
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MSRP $999.95
Released July, 2009
Pros
- HDMI upconversion to 1080p
- quality Burr-Brown DAC for each channel
- 7.1 analog inputs, 7.2 analog outputs
Cons
- quite expensive
- iPod support is not standard
- nearly 2 pounds lighter than the previous generation
Onkyo TX-SR706
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Yamaha RX-V1065
MSRP $1,000.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- 1080p upscaling
- HD audio decoding
- Has pre-outs for all channels for external amps
- Xross media bar interface
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
Onkyo TX-SR706
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Sony STR-DA3400ES
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Reviews
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Pros
- THX Select2 Plus Certification
- Video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Phono input (rare these days)
Cons
- On-screen menus only output over an HDMI output.
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Pros
- THX Select2 Plus Certification
- Video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Phono input (rare these days)
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