Onkyo TX-NR708 Receiver Thread

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Go F**k yourself S D

I just ordered the integra DTR-30.2 the big bro to the onk 708. Besides the customer support issues with onkyo i've been reading about, I really like the features it's offering. Any advice on the differences or opinions on these recievers?

Keep the Integra, they are typically better overall units....

[Littering and?]

Thats reassuring, im biting my nails on the two brands

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by callas01

Keep the Integra, they are typically better overall units....

I fully disagree with you here Callas.

* The Integra DTR-30.2 DOES NOT HAVE an Ethernet port,
DOES NOT HAVE a USB port,
ONLY HAS Audyssey 2EQ!

** The Onkyo TX-NR708 HAS an Ethernet port,
HAS an USB port (so it can stream tons of Music from both these ports, including the internet, and it also can receive firmware updates). Check Onkyo own Website for all the stuff that the 708 can stream.
Also, the 708 HAS Audyssey MultEQ, which is MUCH BETTER than just 2EQ.

*** Also, you can get the 708 for a better price than the 30.2

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Now; to the OP, do you know that you can get the last year Onkyo receiver model TX-NR807 for only $465 to $495 max.?
The 708 is new and as such must be close to its list price which is $900!

The 807 is a much better receiver than the 708 for roughly half the price!!!
And just forget about that Integra DTR-30.2, it's not even in the same league! It's a model comparable to the 608. And the 608 is a much better deal, in my honest opinion! ...Heck the 607 is only $280!

...Need I say more?

Last, I know enough about Onkyo vs Integra to say that Onkyo is a much better overall value, and that both use the EXACT SAME goddamn parts! I'm talking about their equivalents here.
The Integra adds very few minor features like gold plated jacks, few more x-overs option, and separate channel levels at 0.2 dB increments instead of 0.5 db. Also few more bands from the manual Graphic equalizer. All those features are mainly useless.
With Integra you mainly gain a 3-year warranty, and you pay big time for the only Audio retailer privilege because of the so so said 'dealer install'! ...Which is a big puff of empty air!