This "Perfect" Receiver Has Problems
Written: Oct 28 '06
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Pros: the "perfect receiver" upon first look.
Cons: equalizer, radio tuner, sound quality.
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| help_please's Full Review: Onkyo TX-8511 2 Channels Receiver |
Desperately Searching For A Real Receiver
i thought this might be it, but NOT !
first i should say that this review is for the TX-8511 which is the same receiver with more watts (100w per channel).
option-wise this is the receiver i was looking for. it has six inputs, two outputs (cd burner and cassette deck for me), the SRC which works as Loudness (to me), bass and treble knobs, direct-in tuner programming (yaaaay).
now the bad news.
sound: it sounds like the Montgomery Wards stereo i had as a kid. not exactly bass-less, but a kinda lightweight trebley sound. no ummph.
radio tuner: doesn't pick up many stations. picks up strong signals ok, but many stations that should have been picked up were not.
equalizer: YOUR EQUALIZER WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS UNIT although the manufacturers say it will. (booooo !)
conclusion: i've been looking high and low for a real receiver. feature-wise it is perfect for me. however my problems with sound, tuner and equalizer make it less than desirable. sadly it may be the best thing in existence today.
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Amount Paid (US$): $249
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