Onkyo recievers

logos424
logos424 Posts: 49
edited March 2005 in Electronics
Hi:

I am looking at purchasing either a Onkyo tx-sr702 or tx-nr901 for my home theater. I like the 901 because it has hookups for computer audio but it does not have all the extra hookups that the 702 does and it costs more. I was thinking about streaming my computer audio to my stereo for music once I buy a new computer next year but I would like to by wire my fronts and use optical hookups for all my components which I can't do with the 901.
I was wondering about everyone's opinion on these recievers?
Current Setup:
Main: Monitor 60 (bi-amped on my amp using the extra rear conections for 7.1)
Rear: Monitor 40
Center: Monitor CS1
Sub: SVS 20-39PC+
DVD: Sony DVP-NC675P (use 5 disc to play cds)
TV: Panasonic 32" Tau
Reciever: Marantz SR7500
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited March 2005
    You can still use your computer as a jukebox with about and receiver that has RCA inputs. I ran my computer into my 9-year-old Onkyo, with a mini-to-RCA jack.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited March 2005
    or get any number of soundcards with optical/ coax digital out. I can run my coax out through the cable tv rg-59 in my house down to the stereo no problem... Yeah, I probably have jitter like you wouldn't believe, but they're mp3's. I'd go with the 702 and figure out another solution.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited March 2005
    The 901 probably sounds better.
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  • logos424
    logos424 Posts: 49
    edited March 2005
    I was wondering because with the 901 it think with the data link you have the option to control what songs play on your computer from the reciever.
    Current Setup:
    Main: Monitor 60 (bi-amped on my amp using the extra rear conections for 7.1)
    Rear: Monitor 40
    Center: Monitor CS1
    Sub: SVS 20-39PC+
    DVD: Sony DVP-NC675P (use 5 disc to play cds)
    TV: Panasonic 32" Tau
    Reciever: Marantz SR7500
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by fireshoes
    The 901 probably sounds better.
    there's no real difference. The processors are the same and the amplifier is only 10w more per channel on the 901. The Nettune is really the only upgrade.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2005
    I own the Onkyo TX DS898 AVR which is the older model of that 901 with the netlink, the 898 doesn't have this. All in All think its a wonderful sounding AVR, making a nice Pre /Pro right now also.

    So my vote would be for the 901 over the 702.

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  • ckpiv
    ckpiv Posts: 35
    edited March 2005
    I have the 901 in my HT setup and the networking works pretty well. I have it wired into a home network with cable modem and wireless access. You are able to scroll through your mp3 on the TV screen and sort by artist, genre, etc. The sound quality on the netradio feature is hit or miss depending on the station.
    2 ch rig:
    Parasound Halo A21 amp
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    Audiophilleo 2
    Dodd Audio Tube Preamp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Mac Mini + Amarra, Audirvana Plus, Pure Music
    2TB External HD
    PS Audio P3
    Rotel RCD1072 cd player
    Polk SDA-SRS 2.3 Speakers
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