Need new receiver!

[Psycho Albanian79]

I wanted to know what receiver would be good to replace my onkyo 606. The onkyo keeps shutting off on me and i can't take it back because i bought it at circuit city and they closed all their stores in michigan. I want to get a good reliable receiver that does Dts-hd,and True-hd but can't decide on which one. I'm looking to spend 400-600 on a new receiver.

[Miller Lite1]

Go for a yamaha. This is my second one with no issues. Good Luck

[Psycho Albanian79]

How much and does it support dts-hd and tru-hd?

[Miller Lite1]

Mine is the RX-V663 it was about $370. The newer models are out now I think for $499 and the model is now RX-V665.

Yes it does the HD decoding

[SammyG]

I'd go with the Yamaha 663 to replace the Onkyo. It's a much better receiver. The Onkyo might still have the warranty, but their support sucks, that's why I got rid of my Integra!

[cembros]

if you are willing to shell out 400 more you can get the pioneer elite sc05 for 999 at best buy untill saturday, absoutly nothing can beat this receiver for that price. This is a once in a lifetime deal i suggest you pick it up, it is a truly amazing receiver, and at that price you are getting a steal. I got mine for 1600 2 weeks ago but i went back to best buy today and got them to match the 999 price.

[samuelj]

Originally Posted by SammyG

I'd go with the Yamaha 663 to replace the Onkyo. It's a much better receiver. The Onkyo might still have the warranty, but their support sucks, that's why I got rid of my Integra!

Yeah but RX-V665 is even better than 663.

[Disky76]

Originally Posted by Psycho Albanian79

How much and does it support dts-hd and tru-hd?

When you purchase a receiver, I would start by researching...you can start with a simple site like amazon. Type in what you want - example, HD Receivers...and the search engine will return results to you.

Yamaha does make HD receivers, HDMI, 7.1, etc. It just depends on the model you get.

Decide on a model before going to the store, so you don't buy more or less than you want.

Good Luck!

[lojack1976]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Onkyo provide a 2 year warranty? And I have had a 605 for over a year without any problems. Do you have it properly vented? If you have it in a tight space it may be overheating.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by Psycho Albanian79

I wanted to know what receiver would be good to replace my onkyo 606. The onkyo keeps shutting off on me and i can't take it back because i bought it at circuit city and they closed all their stores in michigan. I want to get a good reliable receiver that does Dts-hd,and True-hd but can't decide on which one. I'm looking to spend 400-600 on a new receiver.

it should most def. have a warranty on it, save your money and get it fixed, yeah its a pain but dont just throw the thing out, its a nice little reciever.

but yeah, u sure its not just overheating? got enough space around it?

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by Psycho Albanian79

I wanted to know what receiver would be good to replace my onkyo 606. The onkyo keeps shutting off on me and i can't take it back because i bought it at circuit city and they closed all their stores in michigan. I want to get a good reliable receiver that does Dts-hd,and True-hd but can't decide on which one. I'm looking to spend 400-600 on a new receiver.

Iam just wondering could it be that your speaker connections aren't hooked up right.That would cause your reciever to keep shutting down.Have you checked them?Just to make sure?

[Rob J in WNY]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Iam just wondering could it be that your speaker connections aren't hooked up right.That would cause your reciever to keep shutting down

My thoughts exactly. Check any "troubleshooting" tips in your owners manual.

And yes, if you contact Onkyo and have proof of purchase (your Circuit City receipt), then there should be no reason why they wouldn't help you with your 606.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Iam just wondering could it be that your speaker connections aren't hooked up right.That would cause your reciever to keep shutting down

Doesn't Audyssey automatically detect something like this?

Overheating or this would be the only two problems I could think of that would cause such an issue.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Doesn't Audyssey automatically detect something like this?

Overheating or this would be the only two problems I could think of that would cause such an issue.

I agree,
I think he should be looking at why his receiver is shutting down instead of throwing in the towel and looking for a new receiver.
I don't know ,Has he ever even used the mic?

[989547]

Get it repaired under warranty, and if you still are having problems with it, sell it on Ebay.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by 989547

Get it repaired under warranty, and if you still are having problems with it, sell it on Ebay.

This is my point maybe we can help him here without taking it in for repairs.Sometimes the answers are obvious we just don't see them

[BACsader]

This sounds like a short in the system wiring to me. Units don't just keep shutting themselves off unless there is a wiring issue.

[Psycho Albanian79]

Gonna see if there are any wires loose in the back causing the onkyo to shut off.