Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Sure, we call it an "entry-level" A/V receiver. But when you witness the full potential of the TX-SR608, you'll know the level you're entering is far beyond the ordinary. For a start, you get six of the latest HDMI 1.4 inputs for simple hook-up of all your high-def sources. HDMI 1.4 also brings compatibility with the new 3D video format, as well as an Audio Return Channel from your display back to the receiver. Complementing HDMI on the input front, you have an analog RGB video input for connecting your PC, and a Universal Port for Onkyo peripherals. All video sources, regardless of resolution, can be upscaled to big and beautiful 1080p via HDMI and Faroudja DCDi Cinema. Audio processing incorporates quality Burr-Brown DACs, lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, and the expanded surround formats of Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter cleaning technology work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification. In recognition of the TX-SR608's outstanding A/V prowess, it has been awarded THX Select2 Plus Certification. read more..

Best Features

• 100 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz¿20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
• THX Select2 Plus Certified
• HDMI (Version 1.4 to Support 3D and Audio Return Channel) with Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
• HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema
• Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (1 Front/ 5 Rear Inputs and 1 Output)

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Very nice package by David P. Sulli
The main reason why I swapped out my Harmon Kardon receiver for this one was because the HK has no HDMI ports. Other than that, the HK is an incredible system. I chose the Onkyo over many other receivers because it has an HDMI port in its front face - handy for plugging in a laptop. It seems like this should be common to all new receivers but very few have this feature. One thing I noticed right away when trying out the Onkyo is that you must press two buttons to turn off the receiver - the "receiver" button and then the on/0ff button - a bit of an inconvenience but not the end of the world.



While this receiver does have an incredible array of features (all of which have proven to work very well), I did notice while hooking up all the inputs that there are no 110V switched or unswitched outlets. Every receiver I've had before this one has them and I did use the switched outlet in my Harmon Kardon receiver for providing power to a digital temperature controller. This controller turns on a small fan that is placed behind a plasma TV to push out hot air that accumulates in a cavity behind the TV. It was very convenient having the controller turn on when the old receiver was turned on. I'm not sure why Onkyo omitted the outlets but I know now to look for this feature the next time I search for a receiver.



All in all, this is a very good receiver for the money.