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Psycho Albanian79 · 03-17-2009, 02:09 AM

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 · 03-17-2009, 02:28 AM

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

Psycho Albanian79 · 03-17-2009, 02:29 AM

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

lojack1976 · 03-17-2009, 02:32 AM

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.

Miller Lite1 · 03-17-2009, 02:35 AM

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 · 03-17-2009, 03:25 AM

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 · 03-17-2009, 03:42 AM

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.

callas01 · 03-17-2009, 05:29 AM

I would pretty much agree, if you can spend the extra $$ on the Pio SC-05 go for it, but otherwise until the other manufactures start introducing their newer products I would say the Yammy 663 too. Great little receiver for the price.

BLindsay · 03-17-2009, 05:31 AM

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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?

randy8118 · 03-17-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

The VSX03 has a true24fps logo in its product brochure. This seems absent in the SC-05 product brochure. (These are on the pioneer website.) Anybody know if this is an issue?

ozzman · 03-18-2009, 12:47 AM

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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 · 03-18-2009, 12:50 AM

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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 · 03-18-2009, 12:51 AM

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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 · 03-18-2009, 12:58 AM

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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 · 03-18-2009, 01:14 AM

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

ozzman · 03-18-2009, 01:19 AM

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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 · 03-18-2009, 02:01 AM

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 · 03-20-2009, 03:15 AM

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

lojack1976 · 03-20-2009, 03:52 AM

Just don't give up on it until you know for sure that its got a problem, and if so do what you gotta do to get Onkyo to fix or replace it since its still under warranty. I seriously doubt its bad though. Onkyo receivers have very good build quality. Like others have suggested, check the wiring to make sure nothing is shorting, and also be sure you have good clearance above the vents to allow the air to circulate so it doesn't overheat.

sinister184 · 03-20-2009, 04:39 AM

cant believe no one mentioned this yet. receivers have protection mechanisms that prevent damage to the unit. when a receiver is shutting off 90% of the time its b/c its overheating. The receiver has an internal temp cutoff. Onkyo's need to be well ventilated. How long does the receiver stay on before cutting off?

03-17-2009, 02:09 AM	#1
Psycho Albanian79 Member Member since:Mar 2009	Need new receiver! 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.

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03-17-2009, 02:28 AM	#2
Miller Lite1 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rochester NY Home Theater Gallery:15	Go for a yamaha. This is my second one with no issues. Good Luck

03-17-2009, 02:29 AM	#3
Psycho Albanian79 Member Member since:Mar 2009	How much and does it support dts-hd and tru-hd?

03-17-2009, 02:32 AM	#4
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	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.

03-17-2009, 02:35 AM	#5
Miller Lite1 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rochester NY Home Theater Gallery:15	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

03-17-2009, 03:25 AM	#6
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	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!

03-17-2009, 03:42 AM	#7
cembros Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:456 Trading Score:4	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.

03-17-2009, 05:29 AM	#8
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	I would pretty much agree, if you can spend the extra $$ on the Pio SC-05 go for it, but otherwise until the other manufactures start introducing their newer products I would say the Yammy 663 too. Great little receiver for the price.

03-18-2009, 01:14 AM	#15
989547 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	Get it repaired under warranty, and if you still are having problems with it, sell it on Ebay.

03-18-2009, 02:01 AM	#17
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	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.

03-20-2009, 03:15 AM	#18
Psycho Albanian79 Member Member since:Mar 2009	Gonna see if there are any wires loose in the back causing the onkyo to shut off.

03-20-2009, 03:52 AM	#19
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Just don't give up on it until you know for sure that its got a problem, and if so do what you gotta do to get Onkyo to fix or replace it since its still under warranty. I seriously doubt its bad though. Onkyo receivers have very good build quality. Like others have suggested, check the wiring to make sure nothing is shorting, and also be sure you have good clearance above the vents to allow the air to circulate so it doesn't overheat.

03-20-2009, 04:39 AM	#20
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	cant believe no one mentioned this yet. receivers have protection mechanisms that prevent damage to the unit. when a receiver is shutting off 90% of the time its b/c its overheating. The receiver has an internal temp cutoff. Onkyo's need to be well ventilated. How long does the receiver stay on before cutting off?

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