crow Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 the onkyo 876 will be in the shops within the next few weeks is anyone considering buying one . pros cons ?
Quark Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 the onkyo 876 will be in the shops within the next few weeks is anyone considering buying one . pros cons ? Good news: it hasn't been despecced compared to the 875 (unlike the 806, which has been gutted). Bad new: almost no change from the 875 - looks like its picked up a plus rating on the THX Ultra2 certification and an ISF calibration facility in the video processing. Probably better value in getting a run-out 875 at the right price (or if you're happy to pass through video without upscaling go for an 805) and put the savings towards other goodies.
Jliang70 Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 the onkyo 876 will be in the shops within the next few weeks is anyone considering buying one . pros cons ? It will be a waste the money for me to get 876 since I have already got a 805 last year, a multi-channel power amp with 400 watts a channel six channel and DVDO video processor taking care of the video processing. If I have this sort of spare money it will be going towards a some tube monoblock and a tube pre-amp.
broke Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Seems that 08/09 round of AVR's aren't offering much in the way of upgrades from their previous models. No new codecs I suppose. It all seems to be extra HDMI connectivity and networking stuff, I doubt there will be any major advances in SQ.
Stooge007 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Good news: it hasn't been despecced compared to the 875 (unlike the 806, which has been gutted).Bad new: almost no change from the 875 - looks like its picked up a plus rating on the THX Ultra2 certification and an ISF calibration facility in the video processing. Probably better value in getting a run-out 875 at the right price (or if you're happy to pass through video without upscaling go for an 805) and put the savings towards other goodies. exactly what i was thinking what sort of prices are 875's going for now? i know Eastwood Hifi has a few at $1990, brand new in box. any better?
crow Posted November 2, 2008 Author Posted November 2, 2008 Seems that 08/09 round of AVR's aren't offering much in the way of upgrades from their previous models. No new codecs I suppose.It all seems to be extra HDMI connectivity and networking stuff, I doubt there will be any major advances in SQ. well i ordered the 876 yesterday,so shuold get it later this week, am upgrading from 605, xtra hdmi out for my projector more settings +hopefully better audio ,not that the 605 is bad.
asc68 Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 I think for the price difference its money better saved going to 875 route and spending the 'savings' on speakers
steve33 Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 so has anyone got pricing on a 876? Retail on the 876 is $3399, going up to over $4000 later this month or early 2009. You should be able to pick one up for around $2950 if the dealer has existing stock or can get it before the price rise. Makes the superseded 875 look good however (same sound, different video section) running out anywhere from $1699 to $1899. Check the specials pages on some of the HiFi store web sites.
fademan Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 what about 805's...anyone seen them in melbourne for sale?
stano1503560647 Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 what about 805's...anyone seen them in melbourne for sale? try klapp... http://www.justklapp.com.au/KLAPP_AV/clien...&prodID=580
mrfish Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Hi guys, i am in the States at the moment. Saw 876 going for around 1000 USD at the moment -- that's around 1600 AUD. It's no doubt a fine piece of machine, but I wonder if a US bought receiver can work in Aus? (i know i need a step up/down tranformer to the least) I understand that TV bought from US won't work in Aus, I am hoping a receiver is a different story. cheers!
crtlover Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) I imported an 805 from the US a couple of years ago. You need a very hefty step-down transformer and the tuner (Receiver) will not work on Austalian/NZ radio stations. The frequency steps are wrong and cannot be adjusted. Other than that it works OK. You might get caught for excess baggage (weight?) and duty? Edited December 25, 2008 by crtlover
mrfish Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Thanks crtlover! I'd imagine the step-down transofrmer will not cost too much (less than Optimus Prime from Toy R'us ?) and i hardly listen to radio outside my car, so that's not a prob. So crtlover, from your experience with your 805, there was no issues taking input from say, your NZ bluray player -> 805 -> NZ TV? I am just worried about display frequency. And no other issues at all right? just wanna make sure Yeah, weight and duty.... i am hoping to use my company's Fedex account to ship, apparently only cost less than $100 w/ insurance, so not too bad. and hopfully it will go through Custom this way as well.... Merry Xmas
Nevyn72 Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 mrfish, you will need at least a 1500W transformer, maybe even a 2000W to be safe... (specs show 1140W current draw) These guys do a good quality toroidal transformer quite cheaply. 1500W = $395 + p&h 2000W = $495 + p&h Don't forget you also have to factor in a lack of warranty and possible import duties/customs charges.
mrfish Posted December 26, 2008 Posted December 26, 2008 Wow.. that's a lot more than I imagined!! Thanks mate! Looks like i will need to take that into consideration.....
crow Posted December 30, 2008 Author Posted December 30, 2008 so has anyone got pricing on a 876? 2400.00
stano1503560647 Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) 2400.00 that is a good price. Recently jb had the 875 for 2300..obviously prior to haggling. As I am planning to buy an AVR the 875 or the 876 are at the top of the preffered list. Where did you buy yours from? Edited December 31, 2008 by stano
crow Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 that is a good price.Recently jb had the 875 for 2300..obviously prior to haggling. As I am planning to buy an AVR the 875 or the 876 are at the top of the preffered list. Where did you buy yours from? go to jb and haggle for the 876
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