Onkyo TX-SR601 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Review
Power: 85W x 5 (8-ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, FTC) THD (Rated Power): 0.08% (all channels) DSP: Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discreet/Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Theater-Dimensional Video Processing: Composite to S-video upconversion DACs: 192 kHz/24-bit x 2; 96 kHz/24-bit x 5 Audio Inputs: 5.1 RCA multi-channel, 7 pairs analogue RCA, 3 optical S/PDIF (including 1 front), 1 coax S/PDIF |
SNR: 100 dB (Direct mode) IHF A 0.5 V
input Video Inputs: 2 component RCA (60Mhz), 5 composite RCA, 5 s-video Video Outputs: 1 component RCA (60Mhz), 3 composite RCA (includes Zone 2 & monitor), 3 s-video (includes Zone 2 & monitor) Misc Inputs/Outputs: IR input, 12V trigger (Zone 2), Onkyo RI port Frequency Response: 10Hz - 100kHz +1/-3 dB Dimensions: 17-1/8" x 6-7/8" x 17" (435mm x 175mm x 432mm) Weight: 26.7 lbs (12.1 kg) |
Pros
- A/V input routing
- IntelliVolume input level matching
- Flexible bass management options
- HDTV-compatible component video switching
Cons
- Poorly thought-out remote control
- Only one coax digital input
Onkyo TX-SR601 Introduction
With so much competition amongst mid-fi receiver manufacturers, features and usability become almost as influential as sound quality and performance when choosing a home theater solution. Most recent $500 receivers will incorporate the following key features:
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192 kHz/24-bit DACs
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Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6
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Digital inputs/outputs
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Component video inputs/output (50MHz or higher)
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Multi-channel inputs for DVD-A & SACD
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80W - 100W per channel
What determines a receiver's staying power (other than brand loyalty, of course) is the quality of sound reproduction and features that make for a successful home theater experience. With that in mind, let's take a look at one of Onkyo's newer additions to its mid-priced line-up.
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