2012-01-13, 23:46
As publicENEMY suggests, Onkyo's have a reputation for running hot. Make sure it's well ventilated. Their website should tell you if it has a 110V/240V switch.
DDDamian Wrote:As publicENEMY suggests, Onkyo's have a reputation for running hot. Make sure it's well ventilated. Their website should tell you if it has a 110V/240V switch.I have my Onkyo HT-RC270 in the TV stand next to other hot components, and it seems to be fine. The overall temp feels about the same as my previous Pioneer Elite AVR.
bluray Wrote:I have my Onkyo HT-RC270 in the TV stand next to other hot components, and it seems to be fine. The overall temp feels about the same as my previous Pioneer Elite AVR.
DDDamian Wrote:Just going on whats out there for info -they get a bad rap for it but I can't speak from experience. Maybe Onkyo has addressed that or it only applies to some models.There is no hotter state anywhere in North America than AZ.
Actual reviews on audio gear websites and forums would alleviate any concerns once you've narrowed down a particular model or two. I'm sure there's many Onkyo fans out there (and some non-Onkyo 'fans' placed on top) lol
EDIT: If you're not shaking the walls on a hot day with it in a tight cabinet I'm blowing smoke, just because I run them that way lol....
bluray Wrote:There is no hotter state anywhere in North America than AZ.
I used Onkyo, Pioneer Elite and Denon AVR's. As far as heat go, it feel very similar to me. As far as I'm concern, I never have any AVR die on me for 20+ years now. I own my previous Onkyo for nearly 10yrs, and I never have any problem with it. I replaced it with HT-RC270 to enjoy new technologies.
dannycorker Wrote:Biggest problem I have using my Onkyo receiver with XBMC over HDMI, is that the receiver tends to take a second or so to 'detect' the type of audio it is receiving and start output. This is fine for movies, but for some TV shows where dialogue starts immediately you can miss a bit at the start. I don't have this problem over optical.What Onkyo AVR do you own? I don't have this problem with my RC-270. If I'm not mistaken, there is a firmware update on it.
bluray Wrote:What Onkyo AVR do you own? I don't have this problem with my RC-270. If I'm not mistaken, there is a firmware update on it.
dannycorker Wrote:Biggest problem I have using my Onkyo receiver with XBMC over HDMI, is that the receiver tends to take a second or so to 'detect' the type of audio it is receiving and start output. This is fine for movies, but for some TV shows where dialogue starts immediately you can miss a bit at the start. I don't have this problem over optical.
deanmv Wrote:I just bought the Onkyo one that gonzus posted (as a package with speakers, spec is in my sig) and it is incredible! ATV2 -> HDMI -> receiver -> HDMI -> TV. [...]. No problems with it and XBMC at all once set up (had one option that needed to be changed with normal ATV2 software)