Onkyo continues its receiver refreshes with TX-SR606

Onkyo has continued to roll "X06" updates across its receiver lineup. Last month we heard about the TX-SR576 and TX-SR506 models, and now we get the TX-SR606 (not to be confused with the TX-SA606X). Apparently Onkyo wasn't too eager to mess with the success of last year's TX-SR605 receiver, the new model adds 1080i upscaling, two more HDMI inputs (making a total of four), and trades off Neural Surround in favor of Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Onkyo's Music Optimizer processing. The amplifier section and pricing look to be the same, which isn't a bad thing on either count: $579 (MSRP) nets you 90-Watts across 7 channels, all backed by the heavy transformer cores Onkyo is known for. Available any day now, this might look good with your stimulus check; or consider picking up a TX-SR605 on the cheap.


[Via WidescreenReview]

[motech Posted Apr 23rd 2008 12:34PM]

they also removed XM and Sirius and didnt add HD Radio . .

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 23rd 2008 2:50PM]

Sirius support is still there. Perhaps this is a sign as to what we'll see as a result of the XM/Sirius merger? Although the merger has committed to operating both services for the next 15 years, maybe we'll be seeing an emphasis on the Sirius brand.

[h0mi Posted Apr 23rd 2008 12:59PM]

Nice. I'll wait to see how the 706/806 compare to their 05 units but odds are, I'll get a 606.

[kcmurphy88 Posted Apr 23rd 2008 2:55PM]

Who listens to FM at home anymore? They could remove the whole FM/AM tuner and few would care.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 23rd 2008 4:09PM]

Well this is good news!! I've been for a while thinking about getting the sr-875, but now i will definitely wait for the succesor to the 805/875, i hate to wait though!!:-) Although i suppose patience will be rewarded in the end. Interesting times lays ahead

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 24th 2008 8:55AM]

I have had their 805 since January and I love it. I pound the dog living hell out of it on a regular basis in my theater and I have had no problems with it. Onkyo ftw.

[The Fuzz 53 Posted Apr 24th 2008 10:20AM]

I bought a 705 in December, and I can't honestly think any improvements they can make other than adding more inputs.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 25th 2008 5:52AM]

Damn, only very recently purchased the 605!