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  • murphy3414
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2004
    • 11
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    Too good to be true???

    Any comments on the Onkyo 801 receiver? Has been one of the receivers I've been looking at along with Marantz 7400, and HK640. I found an amazing deal on the 801 for $599.

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with this model and can offers some feedback.
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    • Aussie Geoff
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      • Oct 2003
      • 1914
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      Murphy,

      Onko Receivers (as a generalisation) do not sound as nice to most peoples ears as either the Marantz or Harmon Kardon you were comparing them to. "not musical - electronic" would sum this up for many people's ears...

      So listen very carefully to make sure you like the sound (some do) before buying. Personally I would take the Marantz...

      Geoff
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