Will I notice a difference with 40/channel more power

[Kevin R]

Currently own a Onkyo 606 90/ Channel(it was a stop gap that had HD codecs) but the 806 is 130/ Channel and is currently on sale at Amazon for $600 shipped two day. Debating on whether to pull the trigger. Thinking that if it isn't a considerable difference I could just pick up a 7 channel amp.

I'll be pushing Statiks, omnis, X-SLS, and a voce.

Kevin

[jvgillow]

I don't think your 606 has preamp outputs, so you don't have the option of buying a 7 channel amp.

The 806 has a cheaper, lower-power amp than the 805 did. It will not give you 130w all channels driven.

[m-fine]

You will get about one extra db before clipping, all else equal. If they were not both onkyo x06 series I would say all else is not likely to be equal and often you will find bigger differences than the watt ratings would imply, but in this case, IF YOU HAVE PRE-OUTS, the external amp is likely to give a much much bigger performance increase. Perhaps there are some other differences between the 606 and 806 that will make a difference, but I certainlt would not upgrade for the watt rating alone.

[Kevin R]

Yeah I know it doesn't have outs. I'm giving that one to a buddy..

I was referring to using the outs on the 806 and getting a new amp if I wasn't impressed.

Should I look for refurb on an 805 or 875?

[crazyeddie]

I already posted this reply on av123 forum, if your thinking of going w/ refurb, accessories4less has the Onkyo 806 for $539. w/ free ship right now! Comes w/ 1 Yr. warranty. And if your only going to use it with an external amp, you might want to just go w/ the 706 which also offers pre-out's w/ free ship for $449. Or they have the Marantz 5003 w/pre-out's, also $449./ free ship.Any of the three offer Dolby true HD, Dts master, & pre-out's. Good luck !!

[the7comeback7kid]

I love my Marantz 5003. The internal amps are also pretty solid. If I had to choose I would definitely:applause: get it again.

[Kevin R]

I love my Marantz 5003. The internal amps are also pretty solid. If I had to choose I would definitely:applause: get it again.

Really looking at this one. Thinking about picking up a sherbourn 7/2100 for the added juice. Hoping the 5003 will hold me for a bit...

Thanks for the suggestions fellas.

Kevin