Onkyo Introduces Powerful Entry-Level AV Receivers

[wes]

Originally Posted by rex

Onkyo expanded its range of amplifiers with the launch of its two new powerful amplifiers TX-NA906X and TX-SA806X. Offering unrivaled audio quality with no distortion, the amplifiers are REGZA Link, AQUOS Link and VIERA Link compatible. The frequency response of 5Hz-100kHz, RIHD, total harmonic distortion of 0.05% etc are few features which make them deliver distortion free high quality audio. The amplifiers not only support DTS-HD Master Audio codecs / Dolby True HD but also WMA / MP3 / AAC audio files. The HDMI interface with 4 inputs and 2 outputs, Ethernet and USB inputs add to the usability. Available from 29th August, 2008 onwards, the TX-NA906X is priced at $3,300 and TX-SA806X is priced at $2,400.

Ouch they have gone up in price!!!

[rex]

Originally Posted by wes

Ouch they have gone up in price!!!

I got those prices from http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/08/07...a906x-tx-sa80/ who apparently got them from the current Yen-dollar exchange rate. So actual prices here could be much lower. (Or if the dollar stays in its current downward spiral, they may end up costing even more!)

[rex]

Onkyo has already introduced the top-end TX-SR876 and TX-NR906 receivers over in the UK, but for USers awaiting word of their stateside release, let us do the honors. Both of the 7.1-channel THX Ultra2 Plus AVRs are now shipping in America, and as for specifications, you're looking at 140- / 145-watts per channel (respectively), audio decoding courtesy of three Texas Instruments Aureus 32-bit DSP chips, internal decoding for "every major sound format in use today," and HQV Reon-VX video upscaling to 1080p. The pain? $1,799 and $2,299 in order of mention.

http://www.gspr.com/onkyo/txnr906-876.html