Onkyo TX-DS838 and Harmon Kardon AVR-146 $75 each
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Great working condition. Includes remote and instruction manual.
Do you have components in your current home theater system that offer better video signals via their HDMI outputs, but you cannot utilize that feature because you have not upgraded your A/V receiver to a unit that can switch HDMI signals? You probably think it's going to cost you $400 - $500 to upgrade to a HDMI switching receiver. Well it doesn’t have to. The Harman Kardon AVR-147 offers HDMI switching among other great features.
For a receiver that's easy on your bank account, it doesn't skimp on the features. Capable of switching the video from its two Simply HD-verified HDMI inputs, you can now use those HDMI outputs on your new components. Since it only switches the video feed and sends audio straight through to the display, you will have to run the digital audio output from the source to the AVR-146 via one of its three optical or coaxial inputs. Front panel optical and coaxial inputs offer a convenient third digital audio input option. It also comes equipped with three HD-compatible component inputs. The back panel is very logically laid out and the inclusion of 5-way binding post speaker terminals is a great bonus at this price.
However, lest you think all you are getting with this receiver is HDMI connectivity (not that you should expect much more at this price), it also has several other great features. Cirrus Logic's latest 24-bit twin core DSP provides the processing for the receiver’s surround sound modes. Surround sound modes included are DTS (96/24), DTS (Neo:6), DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and Dolby Pro Logic II. If you're into digital music, Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge allows you to access all the music and video stored on your iPod. Discrete amplifier circuitry offers you 30 watts into each of the receiver's 5 channels driven at full power into 8 ohms (this rating is way more honest than most manufacturers who would call this a 60W/channel receiver). Another really nice feature is a very well written and illustrated user manual that easily walks you through setting the receiver up in your room. Other unexpected features at this price include on screen display, source input renaming, programmable remote, and A/V sync delay.
Had to move out of home that had speakers built into upstairs and downstairs. Current list on Amazon is $200. I purchased this from Paragon Sounds two years ago for $400 gently used. In great condition and great working order.
The Onkyo TX-DS838 was created with the AC-3 connoisseur in mind. It offers unique, Onkyo-designed AC-3 surround modes that let you tailor the sound to suit three major movie genres: action films, musicals and stories with lots of dialogue. Similar cutting-edge technology as the TX-DS939 give this receiver the ability to deliver Dolby Digital AC-3 with dazzling clarity that few, if any can match. It will simply knock your socks off. Incorporating Onkyo's high current power-supply it can very easily handle virtually any speaker you throw at it on both surround and stereo modes. The clarity and quality at high volumes is unbelievably good with absolutely no distortion. It is feature packed and has a very user-friendly OSD setup which makes calibration and setup a breeze. A great and useful feature is the multi source input selector. It is possible to match up any video input with any audio input. It also has programmable station memory so it can display the names of radio stations!
Product Identifiers
Key Features:
Output Power 480 Watt
Amplifier Output Details 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 1 channel(s)
(center), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 2 channel(s) (front ) 50 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 2 channel(s) ( surround )
Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic
Receiver Tuner Type Digital
Receiver Tuner Bands AM/FM
Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Technical Features:
Input Sensitivity 150 mV
Remote Control Type Programmable remote control
Built-in Display Type Fluorescent
Bass Control Yes
Dimensions Height 6.89 in. Width 17.13 in. Weight 36.38 lb.
Prices plus actual shipping! I do not have the boxes for these so I will have to have them packed well.
Do you have components in your current home theater system that offer better video signals via their HDMI outputs, but you cannot utilize that feature because you have not upgraded your A/V receiver to a unit that can switch HDMI signals? You probably think it's going to cost you $400 - $500 to upgrade to a HDMI switching receiver. Well it doesn’t have to. The Harman Kardon AVR-147 offers HDMI switching among other great features.
For a receiver that's easy on your bank account, it doesn't skimp on the features. Capable of switching the video from its two Simply HD-verified HDMI inputs, you can now use those HDMI outputs on your new components. Since it only switches the video feed and sends audio straight through to the display, you will have to run the digital audio output from the source to the AVR-146 via one of its three optical or coaxial inputs. Front panel optical and coaxial inputs offer a convenient third digital audio input option. It also comes equipped with three HD-compatible component inputs. The back panel is very logically laid out and the inclusion of 5-way binding post speaker terminals is a great bonus at this price.
However, lest you think all you are getting with this receiver is HDMI connectivity (not that you should expect much more at this price), it also has several other great features. Cirrus Logic's latest 24-bit twin core DSP provides the processing for the receiver’s surround sound modes. Surround sound modes included are DTS (96/24), DTS (Neo:6), DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and Dolby Pro Logic II. If you're into digital music, Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge allows you to access all the music and video stored on your iPod. Discrete amplifier circuitry offers you 30 watts into each of the receiver's 5 channels driven at full power into 8 ohms (this rating is way more honest than most manufacturers who would call this a 60W/channel receiver). Another really nice feature is a very well written and illustrated user manual that easily walks you through setting the receiver up in your room. Other unexpected features at this price include on screen display, source input renaming, programmable remote, and A/V sync delay.
Had to move out of home that had speakers built into upstairs and downstairs. Current list on Amazon is $200. I purchased this from Paragon Sounds two years ago for $400 gently used. In great condition and great working order.
The Onkyo TX-DS838 was created with the AC-3 connoisseur in mind. It offers unique, Onkyo-designed AC-3 surround modes that let you tailor the sound to suit three major movie genres: action films, musicals and stories with lots of dialogue. Similar cutting-edge technology as the TX-DS939 give this receiver the ability to deliver Dolby Digital AC-3 with dazzling clarity that few, if any can match. It will simply knock your socks off. Incorporating Onkyo's high current power-supply it can very easily handle virtually any speaker you throw at it on both surround and stereo modes. The clarity and quality at high volumes is unbelievably good with absolutely no distortion. It is feature packed and has a very user-friendly OSD setup which makes calibration and setup a breeze. A great and useful feature is the multi source input selector. It is possible to match up any video input with any audio input. It also has programmable station memory so it can display the names of radio stations!
Product Identifiers
Key Features:
Output Power 480 Watt
Amplifier Output Details 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 1 channel(s)
(center), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 2 channel(s) (front ) 50 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 2 channel(s) ( surround )
Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic
Receiver Tuner Type Digital
Receiver Tuner Bands AM/FM
Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Technical Features:
Input Sensitivity 150 mV
Remote Control Type Programmable remote control
Built-in Display Type Fluorescent
Bass Control Yes
Dimensions Height 6.89 in. Width 17.13 in. Weight 36.38 lb.
Prices plus actual shipping! I do not have the boxes for these so I will have to have them packed well.
2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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Bump for some really nice receivers.2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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Bump with price reduction. I really want these gone. No one needs a receiver for a college student or garage system? Either would be excellent in a modest surround system.
$60.00obo2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout. -
The Onkyo is sold. The HK is still available at $50.2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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Harmon Kardon is sold!2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.