Fry's: Onkyo TX-LR552 for $99

jawhog

It looks like today's Fry's ad shows this receiver (based on picture but they don't specify model and say limited quantities on hand, etc.) for $99. Anyone ever hear this? I've been wanting to try a digital receiver out, but info is very limited.

Mike682

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-LR552&class=Receiver&p=i


I heard this receiver with a polk surround system at CC. Not bad at all. No pre-outs though, if that matters to you.

For $99, I would defintately check it out. FYI, CC was selling this for $349

Mazeroth

If anyone that has a Frys near them could check inventory and do a fellow Polkie a favor, I'd really appreciate it. I seriously need 4 of these for my next speaker project. I was going to go with used Panasonic SA-XR25s that sell for about $100 on Ebay, but if I could get these for $100 new that would be absolutely killer. I'll even compensate you guys for your time. You have my word they won't go on Ebay.

If anyone can/does get me one or more, please reply here or shoot me a PM.

Thanks!

aaharvel

Mike682 wrote:

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-LR552&class=Receiver&p=i


I heard this receiver with a polk surround system at CC. Not bad at all. No pre-outs though, if that matters to you.

For $99, I would defintately check it out. FYI, CC was selling this for $349

WOW! I'm not a big fan of Onkyo but that is a nice looking component- almost looks like those new H/K digital domain receivers. For $100 that's obsurd!

Eman

Circuit city also droped price to $199. Combined with a polk speaker purchase I got 10% off my order so $630 for a pair of M70s is very cool considering I almost paid $800 a few weeks ago.

I listened to this at CC and the receiver was very good at moderate to loud volumes (Driven DVD) - only side effect was that the unit was somewhat hot. Have to hook it up to my monitors and try out at home.

Mike682

Eman,

you are right, the Onk was running hot in the showroom.

If anybody grabs this, they should give it ample breathing room.

Soccerplyr

Has anyone confirmed this price?

If so I'm on my way tonight to buy one.

PolknPepsi

Mike682 wrote:

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-LR552&class=Receiver&p=i

This is a good looking receiver. :eek:

I wonder if it is like the Harmon Kardon #1001?

Soccerplyr

Just called Fry's (took 10 minutes to get someone to answer my question) and indeed the Onkyo is $99. Unfortuneatly they are sold out. Going to try and get CC to match.