AVR question
codyc1ark
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So... I'm getting ready to sell my Onkyo 607. Less then a year old, but I didn't educate myself very well when I bought it, so I'm kicking myself now. My main reason for buying a new avr is for the pre out option. I'm looking at just a slight bump up right now, either the Onkyo 708 or 808. Most of the options are about the same on either. My biggest concern is to not be in this way again in a year, having to upgrade because I missed out on a major option. My biggest concern between the two is the weight, the 708 weighs in at 27.6, and the 808 is a massive 40.3. Is this because of different amps within the unit? Or would this point to better overall quality? I assume the build on both are about the same. Any input from you guys? I'm also going to look at the Pioneer Elite series, but I'm very happy with Onkyo thus far. Just an FYI, I'll plan either an Adcom GFA-5500, or a Rotel RMB-1095. Thanks again.
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5.1 setup?Dali Optikon 1Mk2
NAD D3020 V2
Schiit Bifrost 2/64
..the rest are headphone setups. -
Yeah... 50/50/50 Music/HT/gaming... If that math adds up to you...
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I think ideally, if you can get an external amp for the fronts and the center (or even a 5 ch amp), you could go with a less expensive receiver that has pre-outs. If the receiver is driving just surround speakers, it won't really struggle. But the center speaker should be powered as sufficiently as the fronts.
My dad has the Onkyo 707, and he's happy with it. He has a 7.1 setup, though, and you really need to turn it up to get decent volume. But it has pre-outs so that issue is fixable.Dali Optikon 1Mk2
NAD D3020 V2
Schiit Bifrost 2/64
..the rest are headphone setups. -
I guess my biggest concern is sound quality. I'd like the best bang for my buck, I assume the external amp, eventually, is going to have the most effect over that. Or am I wrong in this area?
