HDMI v1.3 receivers: Onkyo TX-SR875
Buying or upgrading your home theater is a mistake without knowing the benefits of HDMI version 1.3. The one-cable solution is your audio/video option for high definition. The new TX-SR875 from Onkyo is one the most popular A/V receivers with HDMI 1.3 for its mix of top shelf performance and reasonable price.
Onkyo TX-SR875Few receivers are capable of decoding the new high resolution audio formats and providing top quality video scaling to 1080P from 480i source material. Onkyo's TX-SR875 is just such a receiver.
It's one of two receivers from Onkyo that sports HQV Reon processors for upscaling standard DVD all the way up to 1080P resolutions for HDTV. Don't make the mistake of thinking that all upscaling DVD players perform the same job. You get what you pay for!
A $50 DVD player is going to give you budget upscaling. Not so long ago HQV processors only appeared in professional grade equipment, far too expensive for the average consumer. And now the job of upscaling DVD video can be performed not from a DVD player but from your receiver.
Tips: If you're in the market for an Onkyo TX-SR875 be sure you get it from an authorized dealer so you can get them to update it to the latest firmware revision. The latest firmware provides extra controls for video processing and will clean up a few bugs.
With seven channels at 140 Watts it provides plenty of power and has earned THX Ultra2 certification. The receiver can internally decode the new lossless, high resolution audio formats when they're piped in through HDMI 1.3. The new high res audio offers tremendous benefits when listening on a quality hi-fi system. Look for soundtracks on your Blu-ray or HD DVD media that includes Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
There have been drawbacks reported of the Onkyo 875. One of its most talked about deficiencies is its tremendous heat generation. This unit will require plenty of ventilation and maybe even a dedicated fan to keep it cool. Heat isn't good for a product's longevity and if this is a concern you might want to consider upgrading to Onkyo's next highest receiver the TX-NR905 or going with one of the other receivers that includes HDMI 1.3.
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