Will an Onkyo TX-SR604 Hold Me Over...?

wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited May 2007 in Electronics
Just curious if anyone here has this or has heard it. Right now I dont have anything and I am going to wait to spend any BIG money until 2008 or so. I have an Earthquake amp to use for the main 5 channels and I will use the receiver's amp for the rear 2. It looks to pass multichannel pcm as well for HD DVD etc. So waddya think? Is it better to just go all or nothing or will this keep me happy until the next spree?

Onkyo TX-SR604

Edit: This does not have pre outs!:eek: So I guess that answers that question:D Let's see what else they have....
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    Your quick only 23 min. I would have probably had to been slamed to finally figure it out. LOL
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited May 2007
    TX-SR605's are just right around the corner with HDMI v1.3a on board along with some other cool things like either XM/Sirius ready, Bi-amping capability (yep), Audyssey 2 EQ calibration (3 points), DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD Decoding AND HDMI AND Component Video upconversion (not upscaling) for a street price of $499.

    Just an FYI....:D

    Also...that link goes to a TX-SR603...not a 604
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2007
    avguytx wrote: »
    TX-SR605's are just right around the corner with HDMI v1.3a on board along with some other cool things like either XM/Sirius ready, Bi-amping capability (yep), Audyssey 2 EQ calibration (3 points), DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD Decoding AND HDMI AND Component Video upconversion (not upscaling) for a street price of $499.

    Just an FYI....:D

    Also...that link goes to a TX-SR603...not a 604

    Well I just totally messed this thread all up:o :o
    Thanks guys.
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    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited May 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Well I just totally messed this thread all up:o :o
    Thanks guys.

    It's OK Darla, that's what happens when one is in early stages of audio withdrawl. ;)
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited May 2007
    It's a great unit. The sound quality is excellent; and the watts are not lacking.

    I think it is advertised as a 90W/ch unit, but in reality it does 52W/ch all channels driven, which is not bad compared to other receivers that exaggerate their power claims much more than Onkyo does.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    Blame it on Car audio.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2007
    Blame it on blonde.:p

    All their receivers with pre outs are quite a bit more expensive!:eek: Even used.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited May 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Blame it on Car audio.

    Well, at CES someone told me that the CEA is going to have certification rules for car amps.

    The Onkyo isn't that bad; it's doing 50+ W/Ch when advertised as a 90W/Ch unit. Which isn't very exaggerated compared to some other manufacturers.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2007
    I think THIS Sherwood Receiver will be my next baby. In the meantime, I picked up Ben's HK AVR 235 to hold me over.:)
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    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Blame it on blonde.:p

    Your giving blonds too much cedit. I can't tell you how many times I mess up my post.
    engtaz

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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited May 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    All their receivers with pre outs are quite a bit more expensive!:eek: Even used.


    Checkout ecost.com and onecall.com for Onkyo.
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