Onkyo TX-DS696 5.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: 100 clean watts per channel, Dolby Pro Logic II, component switching.
Cons: Expensive.

The Onkyo TX-DS696 offers an extensive set of features, and 100 watts-per-channel of clean audio power, for its $700 street price. However, you can get many of these same features for less money by turning to other lines, such as the new...

Pros: Dolby Pro Logic II, 100 High Current Watts per channel. Sound. Learning Remote
Cons: none

I recently purchased this receiver to replace my old Onkyo TX-DS575 receiver. I did many side-by-side comparisons with other receivers before buying another Onkyo. When I brought the Onkyo TX-DS696 home and started it up, I was simply amazed at the sound...