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Is the Onkyo tx-sr608 home theater receiver THX certified?

By Daniel Rodriguez

Is the Onkyo tx-sr608 home theater receiver THX certified?

The TX-SR608 is THX Select2+ certified now when the prior Onkyo TX-SR607 was not. In order to meet THX specs the old 90-w amp section was replaced by a new more refined and more powerful amplifier 100 watt per channel section including discrete components and a three-stage inverted Darlington topology.

How many HDMI inputs does a TX sr608 have?

Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification. The TX-SR608 receiver features six HDMI inputs (including one front input) for connection to the latest high-definition sources. Click to view HDMI connections

What kind of surround sound does Audyssey tx-sr608 have?

The TX-SR608 also handles Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™. The TX-SR608 offers two new surround-sound technologies from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up the speakers in your home theater system.

Is the AC fuse on the Onkyo sr608 user ser viceable?

AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-ser- viceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.

The TX-SR608 is THX Select2+ certified now when the prior Onkyo TX-SR607 was not. In order to meet THX specs the old 90-w amp section was replaced by a new more refined and more powerful amplifier 100 watt per channel section including discrete components and a three-stage inverted Darlington topology.

Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification. The TX-SR608 receiver features six HDMI inputs (including one front input) for connection to the latest high-definition sources. Click to view HDMI connections

The TX-SR608 also handles Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™. The TX-SR608 offers two new surround-sound technologies from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up the speakers in your home theater system.

What does Dolby Pro Logic IIz do on Onkyo tx-sr607?

On the TX-SR607, Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables you to incorporate two “front height” speakers into your surround-sound set-up as an alternative to the two surround back speakers. The front height channels carry ambient, non-directional audio that helps immerse you even more deeply into your movies and games.