Need help in picking a surround system

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Genocide316

I'm looking at replacing my Yamaha receiver I have with the Onkyo model you mentioned the TX-SR605. Is this a passthrough system as well? or will it transfer the audio through HDMI?

The Onkyo 605 handles both audio and video via HDMI, it is not a "passthrough" system.


If you like Yamaha's you may even consider the Yamaha RX-V661 ($390)

hdmi 1.2a
7.1 LPCM

The advantage this has over the Onkyo 605 is that it has BurrBrown DAC and can also take 5.1 PCM signal, and process it into 7.1 PCM ... so you will always have 7.1 sound. The Onkyo cannot post process the signal this way, it will stay 5.1.

Granted, the Onkyo is hdmi 1.3, this will only be helpful if you intend on buying a 1.3 HDTV.


They are both excellent receivers and each have its own advantage. But in this price range, these are the two I would consider. Good luck.

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