I've been doing some research and trying to decide on an AVR. This will be my first AVR, stepping up from an LG HTiB that I've had for a few years now. Based on research I had decided to look for an Onkyo 609 as it has a lot of desirable features without breaking my bank (which is pretty...

Bad day today. Brought my Onkyo 616 home to Thailand. Wired it up to 5 speakers with 12 AWG wire and banana plugs. Plugged it in to a step-down transformer. I got a "check SP W" message" (I think that's what it said). I checked the speaker wire. Turned it on. BANG. SMOKE. When I took the top...

I have an opportunity to get a 607 for 140.. is this a good deal or should I just save my money for a 616, 515 or something else.. want 90 watts plus 7.1 system.. dont need 3d.. I have a 906 in my main room.. this would be for my bedroom hooked up to directv and pc feeding 1080 projector