Refurb Onkyo 705 or Yamaha RX-V663BL

Thanks, I've introduced a bunch of new variables all at once (wasn't initial plan). I decided hey I'm getting a new receiver let's go to HDMI cables for the Cable TV so that meant a new cable box and new cables (from monoprice). Then my old receiver broke when I was first hooking up my speakers (also new). So I got a new receiver (refurbed) and got new Coaxial, Toslink cables. The only thing constant from my setup before are the TV, DVD player and Belkin Pure AV surge protector. I never had static before, I notice sometimes the sound gets muddy on CDs, and sometimes I do get clicks or fuzzy sound (all my pre-listening modes are set). I've now done the calibration and still there. The static from watching the TV and using the receiver is a little different than the noise from the CD player. I've tried changing the cable coaxial out, it was making a noise when I bent it but still hear the static with the new cable. I'd like to spend some more time tearing it apart and troubleshooting but after searching for everything and doing the initial setup my wife is fed up with me spending time on this. I think my best bet is probably just to return it and go with the Yamaha. It will at least remove the refurb variable from the equation.

Also, I tried cleaning my coaxial outlet to make sure there was no dust and also tried RCA cables and that was actually worse on the DVD player.

It sounds pretty clean for movies, but at certain points I can hear almost a static or fuzz. With the FM I can't really tell if the noise isn't present because the reception is so bad.

Oh and it appears to be coming from all speakers, so I guess I can rule those out. Must be the inputs or the receiver. I've got all new cable wiring from Monoprice as well and all connections are solid. I'm going to try component cables on my new cable box when the wife wakes up from her nap. Still won't fix the CD player though. It will tell me if at least one source is clean or not. I was even considering changing out the cable box if the other cables don't fix it. Next time I'll make sure I don't upgrade everything at one time (except for stuff that breaks in the transition of course....what are the odds).

Thanks, oh and one the 805 issues I don't have any overheating or sync issues with the 705. If it were not for the static and sometimes muddy CD playback I'd be very happy with it. I'm giving up the THX certification with the Yammy but gaining Burr Brown DACs. Also losing 5 watts but getting a new receiver. All the same HD formats are present in both, oh and 1 less HDMI 1 but 2 is enough for me anyway.

I pre-ordered the Yamaha from JR for a great price. It's about $40 cheaper than my refurb 705 and the only real difference is the one less HDMI which I don't need and could get a splitter later. I think I'll call Onkyo for a RA# today. I'm pretty sure it's the receiver too, and have done most of the checking I could.

Also, when I auditioned the Rtis they were hooked up to a Yamaha and I thought the sound was great. I've also seen the comments about them being bright but I guess I like the detail.