Onkyo 7.1 Channel Home Theater Black Receiver - TXSR876B/ 140W x 7/ HDMI v1.3/ THX Ultra2 Plus Certification/ All Discrete Circuitry/ Optimum Gain Volume/ Audyssey Dynamic EQ/ Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Master Audio Decoder/ HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)/ 1080p Upscaling Via HDMI/ Ana...
Strong contender
Pros: Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Power, Durable, Clean Sound
Best Uses: Home Theater, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself: Musically Inclined, Practical, Tech Savvy
While I was not in a position to compare against other units in this class, I believe anyone looking to build a new or improve existing home theater setup should have this on the top 3. For the price it stands on its own as solid mix of power and ease of use. CD music has new life, with an array of surround remix options. High definition audio sources are given every option to do its thing. The built-in HD radio tuner is a very nice extra; HD radio restores enjoyment to over-the-air music playback. As with other features in this unit, it is a compelling future-proofing capability.
The unit itself is beefy, both in weight and physical size. Do not underestimate this; ideally you should have 2 people to physically setup the unit. Some reviews remark on heat generation, and there is some to be sure. I recommend you install it to allow good air movement to radiate the heat.
Simply put, after upgrading from a sub-$300 4+ year old unit, the Onkyo 876 series is an outstanding centerpiece to home theater configurations well worthy of your consideration. I strongly recommend that a home theater configuration not go cheap on the receiver, and this unit gives plenty of bang for the buck!
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