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Any other prefferences on speakers that would go well with the Onkyo 608? Dion Wired has a special on Jamo S506 HC, does anybody know if these is are decent? I am also looking at KEF's, B&W, Boston and Polk's, and advice on which models I can look at in these ranges? I am thinking of starting...

thanks for all the advice! I am going to have a look at the Onkyo 608 amp that is advertised in the classifieds!

hi..no I do not have any speakers at the moment! I am starting from scratch! When you talk about a decent set of speakers, what do you reckon such a set would cost? R5k? R15K? thanks

Hi All I need some advice please: I am looking to buy a AV receiver and some speakers, but I have a budget of not more than R10 000. I would preffer to buy new equipment. I reckoned a 5.1 system would be fine and I will use it mainly for music and movies, nothing fancy! I have read some great...

Thanks everyone! Now my TV seems to be the problem and not the AMP!

Cool! Thanks alot KenMasters and Frikkie!

So if I understand correctly, the scaler in the AVR should be better than that in my TV? Otherwise it will have no impact? Frikkie - So if the AVR can do up-scaling, then I need only one cable from AVR to TV?  Even if it is only a HD ready flat screen? DOes HD ready mean that the TV can upscale...

Could some-one please explain to me, in plain english, what the meaning and use of HD up-scaling is, in a AV Receiver? If I have a HD ready TV, is HD up-scaling necessary? Why might I need a amp in future that can do up-scaling? And does the Yamaha RX 567 have these capabilities? Thanks alot!

Has anybody maybe recently bought this receiver, or have any experiences with it? It is on special for R7999 which looks like a good price?! Any feedback would be appreciated!

I am looking to buy a AV Receiver, just a basic starter kit. I need at least 3 HDMI inputs, and one other requirement is the multi-zone function. 5.1 or 7.1 is not really an issue. Dont want to pay a fortune for the amp as I still need to buy speakers afterwards. I am looking at the following...

Hi! I am new to this forum, so please be nice if I am posting this on the wrong page!! I am looking for a Yamaha RX 667 AV Receiver, does anybody know a place that might still sell this? As I understand the renge was discontinued?! I am in JHB. Any reply would be appreciated!