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FYI, component cables will pass hi def signals but is limited to 720P or 1080i(which is all SAT/CBL will broadcast at this time). Then run an HDMI cable from SAT/CBL to your TV using it for video and audio or HDMI plus any audio cables. Bill

My suggestion would be for you to run a pair of analog(RCA) cables from your SAT/Cable box to your TV and component cables from CBL/SAT to your TV and not turn on your receiver. All you would have to do is change imput on TV. I don't see why this suggestion would not work. Bill

Front and gut shot.

Gut shot. Look closely on the left side center at the massive dual stacked toroidal transformers.

Backside.

Front and top.

Another front picture.

Hello you well informed Klipsch HT guys. I am in a bit of a quandry. I just got this receiver and am totally blown away by it's massiveness(52.8 lbs), build quality and most importantly sound. The 2 channel performance is "seperates-like" and for HT it just plain ole rocks. The quandry is: My Onkyo TX-SR705 has served me very well for almost 3 years by being user-friendly, reliable, great for HT, good for 2 channel and has HDMI and decodes all HD audio formats. The NAD is just a clear step above and was the "flagship" receiver in 2004. It has no HDMI and therefore does not decode the HD formats. The main question I am pondering is the NAD being of better overall sound quality, in regular Dolby Digital and DTS going to compare with the Onkyo in Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA? I have to believe that the flagship piece of gear will sound better in DD and DTS over the mid level gear in DTHD and DTS-MA. Of course the NAD is the clear 2 channel winner. What do you guys think? I could move the Onkyo into the bedroom 5.1 system and let this NAD beast do main HT duty. Truthfully, I watch DVD's much more than BD's. The Apex DVD player is on top as a size reference. Bill

Jeff, Nice find. I am very surprised I did not see that ad. For $150.00, jumping on that would be a "no-brainer". Have you noticed that the Tampa Bay area C-list usually smokes the doors off any major FL city C-list when it comes to good gear deals? Orlando has been very stagnant for some time now. Bill

Another reason for the cost difference is that the RF-63/83 and RC-64 are all made at the Hope, Arkansas factory and they are manufactured with real wood veneers. Bill

For the record, Onkyo has designed their receivers to run a bit warmer than most other brands. If that is still an issue, get one of these. http://www.buyextras.com/evavcoblfanf.html When I added mine, it dropped the temp 15 to 20 degrees and I have my Onkyo in a cabinet with only 1.5 inches of clearance. I am not going to say that Onkyo receivers are the best thing since sliced bread, but from my experince, I have never had a reliability issue with either of my Onkyo receivers(3 and 10 years old) or for that matter any Onkyo gear. Bill

If I were in your position, I would not go with a low end Pioneer receiver. At less than 20 pounds, it is definitely not putting out 110w/channel let alone into five channels. Here are a couple of options near your budget. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXNR807/Onkyo/TX-NR807-THX-Select2-Plus-135-watts-Channel-7.2-Network-Receiver/1.html http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR6003/Marantz/Sr6003-Dolby-Truehd/Dts-hd-Master-Audio-Av-Receiver/1.html http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR5004/Marantz/SR5004-Dolby-TrueHD-PLIIz/dts-HD-MA-AV-Receiver/1.html Accessories4less has a great reputation as an online merchant and is an authorized Marantz and Onkyo dealer. While the Pioneer receiver you are considering would probably run out of steam, the Onkyo and Marantz's I have suggested will have plenty of headroom. The Marantz has fewer bell's and whistles but is very musical while the Onkyo has more features and a great user interface. Bill

Bilka316, What is your budget you can afford for a receiver? Do you think you might add an outboard amp in the future? How happy have you been with your Yamaha? A little more info will definitely go a long way. We are here to serve. Bill

I would put my Quartet's/Marantz 2252B combo up against any Klipsch/SS(or any other ???/SS combo for that matter) out there factoring in price/performance($220.00 total) and room size(13x13x10). The Quartet's are definitely a special speaker. I have tried many combinations with them(Acurus, vintage Marantz, vintage Sony, vintage Luxman, vintage Denon, 90's Onkyo int.) with all jiving very well with them. If an oportunity arises, add them to your collection. Bill

Even though I have not heard the XW-500D, I think $400.00 is a steal for that sub. Take a look at this comparison chart. Product Comparison RSW-10d XW-500d RW-10d Type Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer Msrp $1,299 Each $999 Each $549 Each Frequency Response 24-120Hz +/-3dB 21-120Hz +/-3dB 28-120Hz +/-3dB Amplifier Power FTC Rated Power: 500 watts continuous @ <2% THD / Dynamic Power*: 1200 watts FTC rated power: 500 watts continuous @ <2% THD / Dynamic power*: 1200 watts FTC Rated Power: 260 watts continuous @ <2% THD / Dynamic Power*: 575 watts Maximum Acoustic Output 114dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m 110dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m 112dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m Drive Components Ultra-high-excursion 10" (25.4cm) Cerametallic™ cone, rear-firing woofer Ultra-high-excursion 10" (25.4cm) Cerametallic™ cone, front-firing passive radiator Ultra-high-excursion 10" (25.4cm) fiberglass cone, front-firing woofer 10" (25.4cm) Cerametallic™ cone, front-firing woofer Amplifier BASH® digital hybrid BASH® digital hybrid BASH® digital hybrid Enclosure Type Bass-reflex via front-firing passive radiator Sealed Bass-reflex via front-firing CornerPort™ Inputs L/R Line-level RCA jacks L/R Line-level RCA jacks L/R Line-level RCA jacks, L/R High-level speaker binding posts Outputs None None None Height 13.75" (34.9cm) 14" (35.6cm) 17.8" (45.2cm) Width 12.75" (32.4cm) 13.25" (33.7cm) 12.5" (31.8cm) Depth 17.5" (44.5cm) 17.5" (44.5cm) 19" (48.3cm) Weight 45lbs. (20.4kg) 48lbs (21.8kg) 39lbs (17.7kg) Features DCS control and feature set w/ 3 system presets DCS control and feature set w/ 3 system presets DCS control and feature set w/ 3 system presets Finishes Cherry or Black Ash woodgrain vinyl Black vinyl w/ high-gloss black accents Black Ash woodgrain or Silver matte vinyl Voltage 110/120 VAC 60Hz 110/120 VAC 60Hz 110/120 VAC 60Hz Export Voltage 220 VAC 50/60Hz 220 VAC 50/60Hz 220 VAC 50/60Hz Built From 2006 2008 2006 If you can get the XW-500D for $400.00 and can afford it, then get it. I included in the comparison the RSW-10d because it is similar in specs to the XW-500D and it was definitely an upgrade from my RW-10d. I doubt the cerematalic driver is any better than the fiberglass driver. Bill

Vacumancsm, Welcome to the forum. I say the RW-10d and $150.00. The RW-10d is the recommended sub to go with the RVX-42 speaker system. As a matter of fact, I just so happen to have the entire system in my bedroom. Plenty of sub for that application. Now the XW-500D is probably an overall better sub, but in your case just buy the least expensive one and use your extra $$$ to enhance somewhere else. Bill

I paid $149.00. I tried to talk the manager down but she would not budge. It was put out on the floor just yesterday. Bill

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I found this beast at our local SA thrift store. I know, who would expect something like this from Sony with all the vintage Marantz's,Sansui's, Pioneer's, and Kenwood's. This thing tips the scales at 41.2 ++ pounds and is 20.5 inches wide with the wood rails. The power is rated at 90w/channel. I hooked it up to my Heresy's with some reservation but was blown away by the bass and the detail. My Marantz 2252B/Heresy combo sounds great but the Sony/Heresy combo is right there next to it in sound quality. Needless to say I am very pleasantly surprised. Here are a few pictures.