Onkyo intros high-end 7.1-channel PR-SC886 preamplifier-processor
By Darren Murph 
posted Dec 13th 2008 10:35PM
posted Dec 13th 2008 10:35PM
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posted Dec 13th 2008 10:35PM
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Sounds great, now I just need someone to buy me one and I'll be ready to go!
This is a processor,not a reciever.
I think the words "processor" and "receiver", in this case, can used interchangeably, because this definitely looks and has the feature set of a receiver but does as well have the features of a processor.
Receivers do both the amplification and processing while processors just do the latter.
Can you recommend a good amplifier for this processor? Which amplifier would you use?
It's cousin, the Integra DHC 9.9, is almost a $100 cheaper while carrying the same specs.
Do you think that the Integra DHC 9.9 is better? How is it better?
Usually Integra units come with longer warranties and better customer support.
That price is full retail, you'll be able to find it for more than $100 less. Given all those specs, the price is pretty good actually. People pay a lot more for a lot less.
Here's a good review of the previous model, the PR-SC885:
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/surroundsoundpreampprocessors/308onkpro/
Does any one know of a good amp (e.g. Anthem, Arcam) I can use with this Onkyo PR-SC886 preamp/processor?
Usually Integra units come with longer warranties and better customer support.
Very nice, but how many people would pay $2,000 for an a/v receiver? I'm looking for a good quality receiver that does HDMI switching and 1080p upconversion, Compared to the $2,000 Onkyo, what am I giving up by buying this Denon AV9-1909 that I found for $449.25 on TechDealDigger? http://www.techdealdigger.com/deals/denon-avr1909-449-at-sixth-ave-electronics/5635
You can't possibly compare that Denon or any other one at that price to a 2k a/v. But, if you've never heard it or don't have the speakers to benefit from it then you'll never know the difference. Yet, you don't have to spend 2k on a 2k a/v due to the internet.
To classify as a "receiver", the unit must contain a tuner. Otherwise, if it contains a pre-amp, processor and amplifier but no tuner, it is called an "integrated amplifier", or integrated home-theater amplifier. I don't recall seeing any such devices.
From the specs they have listed, it doesn't even have amplification, plus it says right in the text that it is a processor. The title is wrong.
Wow, look at those specs and that price.
Damn, but the Onkyo 87* & 90* series receivers are incredible value & quality kit.
With no amplification built in, why is it so damn huge?
PDF: http://www.videotykki.fi/esitteet/onkyo/PR-SC886.pdf
Take a look at the back panel, it has to be that big just to have all the required hookups.
Someone please recommend me a good amplifier for this thing!
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