Just bought an HK AVR-745 to replace a denon 3802 did I screw up?

ND13

Congrats on the 745. I'd lay $$ on you being a happy camper, if I had any $$$ to bet.

But, in reality, they're the two best in their price points, by far...IMHO. I've owned both in the past and I prefer the HK now, and like the others said, the HK will have a great high current amp section, with a signature on the warm side.

Dannieboiz

disneyjoe7 wrote: »

My old Onk 898 would do this so I always had an optical input alone with 2 channel RCA audio input. Just switching source if an issue came up where sound wasn't right.

I lived so long with this problem I thought all AVR's did it, but I found out that my new PE 84tsi AVR had no problems with it so it's just feed optical from my problem source.

How do you like your PE? The PE was a line that I was seriously considering.

JoshParsons84

I've got a question and I don't deem it necessary to start a thread over one question. What is a good AVR to put in place of my Onkyo 503 that has pre-outs but in the end will be used for a pre/pro?

Phier

Hello,
I have hk avr 745 but it seems that hdmi output got broken, i am getting some blue stripes... Is it possible to keep avr for a sound and somehow to link it with some external device for hdmi out? Only?


Thanks

billbillw

Phier wrote: »

Hello,
I have hk avr 745 but it seems that hdmi output got broken, i am getting some blue stripes... Is it possible to keep avr for a sound and somehow to link it with some external device for hdmi out? Only?


Thanks

Yes, run your HDMI outputs (from source devices) directly to the TV. Use separate digital coax or optical from the source to the HK AVR. If your sources do not have optical or digital coax, you might get by with running the digital audio out from the TV back to the AVR. There are obviously some limitations to this, and it also assumes your TV has enough HDMI inputs to handle all your sources, but I had an even older non-HDMI receiver in my living room setup like this for years and only recently replaced it.

If that doesn't work, well, its probably time to upgrade receivers. 15+ years has seen quite a bit of advancement to AVRs.

Phier

@billbillw
Thanks.

The problem is that yes i have multiple input devices without optical /coax out, and instead of tv Panasonic pt4000 projector.

Maybe i can use some hdmi hub that can handle hdmi inputs, out. And somehow split audio via optical cable from hdmi input devices so i can redir it to avr?

Not sure if optical can handle multi channel sound ie 5.1.

Thanks.

billbillw

I think if you are doing a projector, the best bet is a new(er) receiver. The amount you'll need to spend for HDMI splitters and switches will exceed a typical used receiver price. Just do your research and avoid the ones that have HDMI problems. I grabbed an Integra DTR-50.5 several years back for under $200. It was flawless until I upgraded to a 4K setup.

Phier

Yes but i believe these cheaper ones wont beat hk sound?

billbillw

Phier wrote: »

Yes but i believe these cheaper ones wont beat hk sound?

Cheap on used market, doesn't mean they were low quality. Receivers from previous generations don't hold much of their original value, especially if they can't pass 4K signals.

Phier

Hi i see
Is it possible to say which one is better

Marantz sr6008 vs
Pioneer sc lx81

I Dont need 4k


Thanks

billbillw

Phier wrote: »

Hi i see
Is it possible to say which one is better

Marantz sr6008 vs
Pioneer sc lx81

I Dont need 4k

Thanks

I'm not familiar with either of those models. My advice usually is to check AVSForum under the Receivers section. There is usually a dedicated thread for each major model/series of receivers over the last 20 years. I know there was a stretch of Pioneer receivers with a bad batch of chips from TI. ALL of the early HDMI 1.3 models tended to have short lives on the HDMI boards. Onkyo seemed to get past that by around 2013 model year. I've had issues with each major brand in one way or another, so I don't think any one brand is better, it is highly model dependent.
I would also recommend trying to shop local FB Marketplace and demand a demo of the unit to make sure there are no issues with HDMI, or otherwise.

Phier

Uhm really there are that many issues with hdmi? Why?
I think that marantz sr6008 is 4k supoose hdmi2x

billbillw

Phier wrote: »

Uhm really there are that many issues with hdmi? Why?
I think that marantz sr6008 is 4k supoose hdmi2x

Yes. HDMI is the weak link in any receiver. Why? Probably because it was a rushed standard that has had several iterations and each time, they need to re-invent the chips, etc.

I've had 3 receivers with HDMI issues out of 5 that I've owned. The only two I haven't are my previous Integra 50.5 and my current Pioneer SC71. Yes, even my current Sony ZA5000ES has one bad HDMI input. So far, it hasn't progressed to other inputs, but I've got my warranty card ready to call into Sony.
The SR6008 is early 4K, aka not true 4K. If it doesn't have HDCP2.2, it won't pass any copy protected 4K material, which is essentially any 4K broadcast, streaming, or 4K Bluray. It will basically only pass something you created with video camera. My Pioneer SC71 is the same way. I live with it. Those receivers typically don't have Dolby Atmos or DTS-X processing either. That is a reason they go cheap.