The Integra line does have a few enhancements over the Onkyo line-up. The worth of it is debatable.
When I bought a Integra many moons ago (I think 2000), forget the model number, but it was near the top. They amps were upgraded, "better circuitry" (or so they claimed, more gold or something like that) and gold plated terminals to name some of the major ones.
I did end up returning it since I was having issues with humming, probably a ground loop problem. Ended up getting a marantz SR-8000 that I have been keeping my eye out for a pre/pro, which Onkyo has one and I think Pioneer. Would like to get a Anthem or something higher-end like that, but they just have joined the times with multiple HDMI connection or more importantly, all the new audio format.
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The back of this receiver and the remote and the specs seem awfully similar to the Onkyo TX-SR606 that I just paid $400 for.
Where? $400 is a great price... cheapest I've seen is $430
Yeah, Integra is Onkyo's "upscale" brand name. Let's pay more for a name. What value! Heh.
But but, the name. My integra could have the same name as my car! :P
Just kidding before anyone flames me. I agree, I'd prefer Onkyo too with the specs shown.
The Integra line does have a few enhancements over the Onkyo line-up. The worth of it is debatable.
When I bought a Integra many moons ago (I think 2000), forget the model number, but it was near the top. They amps were upgraded, "better circuitry" (or so they claimed, more gold or something like that) and gold plated terminals to name some of the major ones.
I did end up returning it since I was having issues with humming, probably a ground loop problem. Ended up getting a marantz SR-8000 that I have been keeping my eye out for a pre/pro, which Onkyo has one and I think Pioneer. Would like to get a Anthem or something higher-end like that, but they just have joined the times with multiple HDMI connection or more importantly, all the new audio format.