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Originally posted by sluggo:
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Originally posted by Bri1270:
[b] Onkyo must be close to at least announcing a replacement if they haven't already, so we'd be paying a premium for something that's almost reached the end of it's life cycle
I think this is only about halfway through its life cycle[/b]
I have to correct myself on this one; I'd seen Onkyo's recent product announcements w/nothing about a successor, but apparently the unit has been unveiled in Europe already - the 5507. Looks like it will offer a few things over the 886:
-11 channel outs (adds 2 height & 2nd sub out)
-HQV reon-vx
-32 bit DACs
-PC DB15 RGb input
-USB input
-3 Add'l HDMI inputs
-Pro logic IIz/Audyssey DSX
-THX loudness plus/Audyssey dynamic EQ
-DLNA compatibility
-Network firmware updates
-Universal port for control of add on mods (ipod docks, etc)
-zone 2/3 HD (component) outputs

Not sure when this will be available stateside; price looks like it will be 33% than the 886 at launch.
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