Afraid to buy Onkyo 709/809

LesH
LesH Posts: 77
edited August 2011 in Electronics
I've been wanting an Onkyo 70x or 80x for some time and have been pretty close to picking up one several times this year so far. The bad construction and reported failures have scared me off.

Can I be pointed into another direction please?
Hdmi to my TV, Polk M 70s, CS2, PSW505 for now.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,707
    edited July 2011
    Pioneer Elite model (others will list the specific ones...)
    Harman Kardon
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  • IRLRaceFan
    IRLRaceFan Posts: 172
    edited July 2011
    I have a TX-NR1008 and am pretty damn happy with it.
    Never had a Pioneer, but I really like Onkyo & Denon
    HT
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 | Magnepan 1.7 | Polk LSiC | Polk VM20 | Polk DSW microPro 2000 | Parasound HCA-2205A | Oppo BDP-93

    2-Ch
    Cary SLP 30 Tube Preamp | Polk LSi7 | Carver M1.5t | Audio-gd Digital Interface | W4S DAC-2 | MAC Mini | Denon DP300f & Pro-Ject Debut III TT's
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited July 2011
    Why worries if purchasing new always includes manufacturer warranty, in the Onkyo case, a 2-year period covering both parts and labor?
    Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
    Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
    Living room:
    LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
    Bedroom:
    Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
    Other rooms:
    Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
    audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2011
    Pio Elite all day bro.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2011
    I second the Elite as well, if you're worried about the Onkyo burning out!

    I have a 3 or 4 year old TX-SR805 that's, knock on wood, still going strong. Like it a lot! But it does get hot in the summer, especially! Too hot to touch even though there is over 18" of space above it?

    Get a nice Pioneer Elite with pre-outs, whatever you can afford! Recent Denons have also had some QC problems!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2011
    I have a Yamaha ,but agree others here on the Pio Elite, continue to hear great results about the MCACC circuitry. Kinda wish Pio Elite would make a nice high end pre/pro with it.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited July 2011
    I have an onkyo 505 that I haven't had any issues with. However, I did buy a 707 used that came to me with overheating issues and promptly went back. so 50-50 for me on the onkyos. I used to run a Yamaha 565 that ran my monitor 70/50/cs2 without any issues.

    Running a Marantz right now that I love but a bit different as far as pricing goes.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,513
    edited July 2011
    I 3rd or 4th pioneer Elites and not just because I own 1 they are solid and have built off the solid design for years
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2011
    I 4th or 5th Pioneer Elite, And I don't own one but wish I did.
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  • Almadacr
    Almadacr Posts: 185
    edited July 2011
    I am with pioneer , but if you really like onkyo , take a look at Integra but be ready to pay the price :biggrin:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,707
    edited July 2011
    Almadacr wrote: »
    I am with pioneer , but if you really like onkyo , take a look at Integra but be ready to pay the price :biggrin:

    Eh, not sure I would do that. I have an Integra and it still had problems like the Onkyo's.

    Only difference is the components are "hand selected" and have 1 more year of a warranty. Not sure of any other differences.

    Integra is their "high end brand" and while I like it, I coulda saved a bundle by going w/ the Onkyo version of what I have.

    Personally right now would go with the PIO ICE AVR's for their measured wattage w/ all channels driven. Not sure a Integra of similar spec's would measure the same (but dont know that for sure)
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited July 2011
    My plug for Denon - among the few receivers I've played w/ (2 Yamahas, 2 Onkyos), my Denon 3311ci has been my favorite. Airplay, pre-outs, audyssey xt, PLIIz, hdmi 1.4, FLAC support, network, etc. all works great, and Denon updates the firmware pretty regularly. And no reboots, freezes, or bugs in the year I've had it.
    Dali Optikon 1Mk2
    NAD D3020 V2
    Schiit Bifrost 2/64

    ..the rest are headphone setups.
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  • niente
    niente Posts: 68
    edited July 2011
    My Onko has never suffered from over heating .... ok, warm sure, when running long/hard

    I installed fans on both the Recv and Amp (when i added amp) in an open front & back wall unit --

    only slightly warm even when driven

    Cooler Guys for fans - nice folks

    I see many complaints on heat ...... uhhhh TRY SOME FANS !!!!!
    Onkyo TX-SR804 receiver
    Parasound 5250
    LSI 15's
    LSI C
    LSI FX's
    PSW1000 Sub
    OPPO 93
    Sony CDP-C315 CD
    Monster AC line cond
    Audioquest, Blue Jeans & Monster wires/connects
    40" Sony Bravia XBR6
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited July 2011
    niente wrote: »
    My Onko has never suffered from over heating .... ok, warm sure, when running long/hard

    I installed fans on both the Recv and Amp (when i added amp) in an open front & back wall unit --

    only slightly warm even when driven

    Cooler Guys for fans - nice folks

    I see many complaints on heat ...... uhhhh TRY SOME FANS !!!!!

    Ditto on that

    Sure my 3008 runs warm but I've got a couple case fans on the job and all is well. For the money, the deals on the 3008 from last year are a steal in my opinion. The XT32 alone makes it awesome, but when you've got 4 transformers in there it pumps out some great sound.
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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  • deseroner
    deseroner Posts: 155
    edited July 2011
    go get one from best deals on ebay, got a onkyo nr708 , working for 2 months + so far. good prices.
    receiver- pioneer elite sc-37 thx ultra w/kimber kable.pk14.
    mains-lsi15 4ohm 250w modified&db840 nordost blueheaven spk/rca
    center : snell xa1900 4ohm 250w,nordost flatline
    subs-klipsch-ksw10/athena asp-4100
    rear-OWM3 - 8ohm 100w
    surrounds-klipsch rs-7 150w
    amp-5ch.-aragon 3005 thx ultra 2 nordost blue heaven ls pc
    power.c-bpt cpc/ps.soloist ci.
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  • deseroner
    deseroner Posts: 155
    edited August 2011
    actually it is not best deals here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ONKYO-TX-NR708-7-2-Channel-Receiver-/200637573917?pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item2eb6ee6b1d
    receiver- pioneer elite sc-37 thx ultra w/kimber kable.pk14.
    mains-lsi15 4ohm 250w modified&db840 nordost blueheaven spk/rca
    center : snell xa1900 4ohm 250w,nordost flatline
    subs-klipsch-ksw10/athena asp-4100
    rear-OWM3 - 8ohm 100w
    surrounds-klipsch rs-7 150w
    amp-5ch.-aragon 3005 thx ultra 2 nordost blue heaven ls pc
    power.c-bpt cpc/ps.soloist ci.
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  • over50
    over50 Posts: 201
    edited August 2011
    This is my 2nd Onkyo with no problems. I bought from Accessories4less for a good discount and warrenty. You get what you pay for, of course if you spend more you'll get a better AVR. For the price i think Onkyo makes a good unit.
    Marantz SR 7007
    polkaudio RTi10
    polkaudio CSi A6
    polkaudio RTiA3
    B&K ST.3140 Power Amplifier
    HSU Research VTF2 MK3
    Vizio P65-C1
    Panasonic 605 blu ray
    Onkyo DS-A4 i-pod Dock
    Universal Remote
    BDI Icon 9429 TV Stand
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited August 2011
    I have the Pio Elite 74TXVI-S in retro billet silver....7x140w.
    paid $380.00 for it brand new......friggin luv it,really looks cool in silver.Looked into all the Onkyos.....run way too hot for me.Get an elite.....you'll never look back....peter+
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited August 2011
    I also went with the Pioneer Elite SC-35 this year and its been great so far. I replaced a Denon Avr-888 that I also like, and will use in another room setup. I was also considering an Onkyo around the same time I bought the Elite, but felt the Ice Amps were more efficient and cooler running so I went with the Pioneer. This site also helped me make up my mind in favour of the SC-35, with all the great reviews and recommendations. A new SC-35 is going for $749 now at Costco.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited August 2011
    I like my onkyo because the heat output matches the heat output of my non green plasma tv.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,795
    edited August 2011
    You guys don't know what heat is until you get a tube amp or a top notch SS amp with a heavy Class A bias or a pure Class A amp.
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    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2011
    Sorry, but this has become one of my favorite thread titles! :smile:

    Be afraid... Be very afraid! :eek:
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