ONKYO Pro PR SC5508p or Integra DHC 80.2

bdtae5656
bdtae5656 Posts: 235
edited April 2011 in Electronics
Just what the title says...looking for a pre for HT. Which one would be the best for my set-up!
TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
Mains: Lsi m 705
C:Lsi m 706
Rears: Lsi m 703
Sub: Epik Empire
Pre:Marantz AV 7005
Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
Blueray: Opp 93
A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,788
    edited April 2011
    They are exactly the same, except for the faceplate, and the Onkyo has a "Pure direct" mode that turns off all video processing. For some reason that feature is missing on the Integra.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,059
    edited April 2011
    What are you hopeing to gain here ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2011
    Dude this is not a review but I say the 80.2
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited April 2011
    tonyb wrote: »
    What are you hopeing to gain here ?

    -Cooler Room (Temp)
    -Audyssey Calibration
    -Hopefully more compatible w/ the Sunfire
    -Better picture, sound
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited April 2011
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    They are exactly the same, except for the faceplate, and the Onkyo has a "Pure direct" mode that turns off all video processing. For some reason that feature is missing on the Integra.

    What does that do? Im not understanding
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,788
    edited April 2011
    Pure audio turns off all audio processing (Audyssey, Bass management etc.) and also turns off all video processing. It's supposed to give a cleaner sound. There is also a "direct" mode that turns everything except video that is on both models.

    My main point was that hardware wise, the two units you listed are identical, pick the one with the better price. It's usually easier to get bigger discounts on Onkyo, as Integra is usually only sold through installers.

    BTW, I had the previous Onkyo, the PR-SC885. It ran very hot, so do the new ones, so I doubt you will see lower room temps. They run just as warm as any receiver I've had, maybe warmer. Not sure what you mean about better compatability with the Sunfire. They still only put out 1V on the pre-outs, if you were looking for more there.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2011
    bdtae5656 wrote: »
    -Cooler Room (Temp)
    -Audyssey Calibration
    -Hopefully more compatible w/ the Sunfire
    -Better picture, sound

    If this is what your after I really think you should take a look at the marantz av7005 . Its cool running and great for movies, I think it will be my next purchase
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited April 2011
    The Onkyo has Audyssey MultEQ XT32. The Marantz does not have it. I have the TX NR5008 which is alot the same as the 5508. I think you will be very happy with the Onk.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2011
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    They are exactly the same, except for the faceplate, and the Onkyo has a "Pure direct" mode that turns off all video processing. For some reason that feature is missing on the Integra.

    This is a debate thats gone on for years. I'd like to see proof. Try to get a straight answer out of Onkyo.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,788
    edited April 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    This is a debate thats gone on for years. I'd like to see proof. Try to get a straight answer out of Onkyo.


    I've had an 885 and a 9.8 open side by side. They were identical. The transformer on the Onkyo 885 even said "Custom made for Integra" on it. They also used the same firmware. Have also looked at service manuals for the two models, they use all the same part numbers. I never realised there was any debate.

    Look around the net, owners have posted photos of the inards of each brand.
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