Since my projector can not display a 4K anyway, the update was on the 626 rather a waste of money and I have therefore the TX-NR 616 gained due to the price reduction of Altmodelle Amazon.
The setup worked fine. Connections are completely self-explanatory (if you look At length such a device, you should a minimum idea of dealing with the art possess). And because the cable had been laid thanks to the AVR old, had to be just screwed everything / latched.
Operated 407 (Front Surround u.), 2 Canton GLE 403 (Surround Back), 1 Canton GLE 405 (Center) and the Canton Sub is the AVR 4 Canton GLE 10. Many people wonder yes "for what I need actually more 3 HDMI ports? " - Therefore: I have connected via HDMI: Blu-Ray Player, Telekom Entertain receivers, HD cable box, Playstation 3 (and from November then the Playstation 4) and my PC. In addition, a Wii via component video connection. The front-HDMI is quite important to me personally. Often one gets visiting friends / family who bring a laptop to show photo / video show about the last vacation. The LAN function of the TX-NR 616 is also practical. Since I have a PC on which I myself produce music (and this is one floor up), it is important for me to hear the music at both the studio boxes, as well as a hi-fi system - wonderful, without great USB Stress the problem is solved.
The HDMI Sub-Out is also a very nice affair. Currently I have only my projector in operation. Many people supplement this with a TV - to build that into the case without annoying HDMI switches. For me personally, the variant, which I connect to the HDMI sub-out, still unsettled.
For Receiver ansich: The calibration function is both beautiful and practical. I have also used at least to calculate the distance of the boxes. This has worked wonderfully. The level calibration have ih but again revised himself. And 2-EQ has been issued directly. Otherwise, I have made the operation because of the heat issue on 4 Ohm.
The sound is surprisingly good. Mostly I see so to films. I am just asking for trouble, that there is little 7.1 sound tracks in German. After the surround mode is a blast. The separation of the signals is excellent and when the pit setup is well aligned, actually makes you feel right in the middle. Modes such as Dolby Prologic IIz, etc. are all very well, but for right mood, do not worry it somehow. The sound ansich (both stereo and surround mode) is balanced. It should be noted, of course, that one can not expect miracles from an AV receiver if you have a 250 5.1 Complete tuned tucks. To my ears, the sound is reproduced quite faithfully. A special hi-Schön drawing will be held here, which I personally find important. Even with load and bass-heavy pieces he is acting very dynamically (though I have the frequency separation switched because of my active subwoofer at 80 Hertz -. How the receiver can cope with the work, when Full Range is output on all channels, so I can not judge because known is just playing bass highly demanding - to conserve alone to the AVR I recommend to let take not too much range of AVR).
To find the fly in the ointment, you really have to look closely. The feel of the volume control was often criticized. This is indeed true - but honestly I almost never use these. And at a price of under 300, - Euro, you can gladly forgive the device such small flaws. A phono input would have been interesting. But my records are already several years in the cellar, and what I personally a bit annoying is find that I can not play on the Netztwerk songs on my iPhone. Either I'm too stupid, or it is not possible simply. (Tips at this point I assume you!) Otherwise, the Network Apps all well and good, but need mostly accounts of services. I would have as a bit more freedom in the desired area of the network - hence the star deduction.
To reach the conclusion: Those looking for an AV receiver that has connectivity, can access. For me it was important that is 7.1 / 7.2 support and a minimum of 6 HDMI inputs are provided. Sound purists who attach importance to a good stereo reproduction should perhaps listen in specialized stores times the receiver. The strengths in AV receivers are of course closer to the surround playback. Not fully developed, the network technology. There is still room for improvement, but the receiver from 2012. I am sure is that Onkyo will set the future even more on the development in this area.
