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Aug 23, 2024 11:06 PM

Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver $379 + free s/h

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Aug 23, 2024 11:11 PM
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Adam1813Aug 23, 2024 11:11 PM
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Good question
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Aug 23, 2024 11:41 PM
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Aug 23, 2024 11:41 PM
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As a reminder, this receiver only has hdmi 2.0 rather than hdmi 2.1 (limited to 4k 60hz, no dynamic hdr support, no vrr (variable refresh rate aka. freesync/g-sync) support, no eARC (enhanced audio return channel), no dsc 1.2 (display screen compression), etc.), has no pre-outs besides the two subwoofer pre-outs, and has onkyo's old AccuEQ room calibration as opposed to the substantially superior dirac live room correction included with newer receivers. This 5 year old receiver is already functionally obsolete for many use cases.

The Onkyo TX-NR797 has been ~$380 several times already, and doesn't make much sense for most people imo, since the far newer and superior Onkyo TX-NR7100 occasionally goes on sale from adorama for $549: https://slickdeals.net/f/17424975-onkyo-tx-nr7100-9-2-channel-8k-4k-network-a-v-receiver-549-free-shipping
Last edited by BeigeRoad455 August 23, 2024 at 04:49 PM.
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Aug 24, 2024 3:54 AM
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ncs999usAug 24, 2024 3:54 AM
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 View quoted comment :
As a reminder, this receiver only has hdmi 2.0 rather than hdmi 2.1 (limited to 4k 60hz, no dynamic hdr support, no vrr (variable refresh rate aka. freesync/g-sync) support, no eARC (enhanced audio return channel), no dsc 1.2 (display screen compression), etc.), has no pre-outs besides the two subwoofer pre-outs, and has onkyo's old AccuEQ room calibration as opposed to the substantially superior dirac live room correction included with newer receivers. This 5 year old receiver is already functionally obsolete for many use cases.

The Onkyo TX-NR797 has been ~$380 several times already, and doesn't make much sense for most people imo, since the far newer and superior Onkyo TX-NR7100 occasionally goes on sale from adorama for $549: https://slickdeals.net/f/17424975-onkyo-tx-nr7100-9-2-channel-8k-4k-network-a-v-receiver-549-free-shipping
Agree 100%. Is TX-NR7100 recommnded ove Denon AVR-X1800H?
Aug 24, 2024 4:41 AM
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rohitjjAug 24, 2024 4:41 AM
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I got this to use in a 2.0 setup to stream music and play from turntable. It works better than other amps/DAC in the price range for that.
Aug 24, 2024 11:25 AM
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Slickd3alerAug 24, 2024 11:25 AM
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 View quoted comment :
As a reminder, this receiver only has hdmi 2.0 rather than hdmi 2.1 (limited to 4k 60hz, no dynamic hdr support, no vrr (variable refresh rate aka. freesync/g-sync) support, no eARC (enhanced audio return channel), no dsc 1.2 (display screen compression), etc.), has no pre-outs besides the two subwoofer pre-outs, and has onkyo's old AccuEQ room calibration as opposed to the substantially superior dirac live room correction included with newer receivers. This 5 year old receiver is already functionally obsolete for many use cases.

The Onkyo TX-NR797 has been ~$380 several times already, and doesn't make much sense for most people imo, since the far newer and superior Onkyo TX-NR7100 occasionally goes on sale from adorama for $549: https://slickdeals.net/f/17424975-onkyo-tx-nr7100-9-2-channel-8k-4k-network-a-v-receiver-549-free-shipping
It makes sense for people who don't have much money to blow, lol.
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Aug 25, 2024 12:54 PM
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 View quoted comment :
As a reminder, this receiver only has hdmi 2.0 rather than hdmi 2.1 (limited to 4k 60hz, no dynamic hdr support, no vrr (variable refresh rate aka. freesync/g-sync) support, no eARC (enhanced audio return channel), no dsc 1.2 (display screen compression), etc.), has no pre-outs besides the two subwoofer pre-outs, and has onkyo's old AccuEQ room calibration as opposed to the substantially superior dirac live room correction included with newer receivers. This 5 year old receiver is already functionally obsolete for many use cases.

The Onkyo TX-NR797 has been ~$380 several times already, and doesn't make much sense for most people imo, since the far newer and superior Onkyo TX-NR7100 occasionally goes on sale from adorama for $549: https://slickdeals.net/f/17424975-onkyo-tx-nr7100-9-2-channel-8k-4k-network-a-v-receiver-549-free-shipping
Facts. I'm surprised you didn't get down voted.
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Aug 26, 2024 3:52 AM
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impasseAug 26, 2024 3:52 AM
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excellent deal, would buy this again at this price every time. no earc is probably the only thing that i'm missing (and more of a bummer because it seemed like they were maybe going to add it via firmware update), but honestly there are PLENTY of folks who would be just fine with this and not even be able to use it to its full potential. (i really doubt there are THAT many people trying to run vrr 8k blah blah with their gaming console/pc who ALSO want to deal with an avr, but of course i could be wrong.)

this still gets fairly regular firmware updates, as well. anyone who wants to ball on a budget with a 5.1.4 atmos/dts-x system (with thx certification), look no further Smilie
Aug 28, 2024 8:26 PM
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RedflyerAug 28, 2024 8:26 PM
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I have this exact same reciever i bought in 2019 for the same price woohoo. I, have it connected to an old 85" LeEco 4K TV. Still works beautifully.
Aug 29, 2024 7:54 PM
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HabSoAug 29, 2024 7:54 PM
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Quote from Slickd3aler View quoted comment :
It makes sense for people who don't have much money to blow, lol.
What's 200 if you're already spending 380 plus tax... And that's where buy once cry once comes into play.
Sep 1, 2024 7:54 PM
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NavyShoe6092Sep 1, 2024 7:54 PM
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 View quoted comment :
As a reminder, this receiver only has hdmi 2.0 rather than hdmi 2.1 (limited to 4k 60hz, no dynamic hdr support, no vrr (variable refresh rate aka. freesync/g-sync) support, no eARC (enhanced audio return channel), no dsc 1.2 (display screen compression), etc.), has no pre-outs besides the two subwoofer pre-outs, and has onkyo's old AccuEQ room calibration as opposed to the substantially superior dirac live room correction included with newer receivers. This 5 year old receiver is already functionally obsolete for many use cases.

The Onkyo TX-NR797 has been ~$380 several times already, and doesn't make much sense for most people imo, since the far newer and superior Onkyo TX-NR7100 occasionally goes on sale from adorama for $549:
As a reminder, this item doesn't have the same features as another item that costs more. Seriously. Define "obsolete for many use cases?"

Can you watch movies on it? Check.
Can you listen to music through it? Check.
Video Games? Check.

It's electronics, everything is about the features for a specific "use case." If you need eARC, pre-outs, you're into variable refresh rate gaming and all that, then you are more than a novice and so you already know specifically what features you need. Same if you know that you don't need those features so you are able to spot this "slick" deal on a 9 channel receiver for $380. When the 7100 drops to $550, why not spend $250 more for the TX-RZ50? Or a better Denon? Because of specific "use cases" that's why.

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