Outstanding value > Barmy features count > HD-Audio decoding...Creaky remote control > Not the most powerful receiver...You can now add Onkyo's TX-SR605 to the list...To this figure I added a few shekels for the analogue bits and generic hardware, put on rough manufacturer and retailer margins, factored in the cost of customer service and support,...

As seems usual for Onkyo, the TX-SR605 showed just how technically accomplished mass-produced electronics can be today, with perfectly flat frequency response and perfect D/A linearity to -90 dB (and beyond...Both are as good results as I’ve measured, and while my memory isn’t infallible, I believe this to be the first time these two particular aces have been drawn...

Two HDMI 1.3 inputs; converts analog video sources to HDMI; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; XM- and Sirius- ready; automatic speaker...Downconverts 1080i component video signals to 720p when outputting over HDMI; HDMI video quality converted...I just ordered my TX-SR605 from Amazon and have not as yet received it, so I cant respond based on personal observation...I

"It drives my 5.1 Polk system at least as good as the older Denon, which always sounded great..."

"At this price, good sound quality is probably a given, so this review is more about the features that set this unit apart..."

"My wife has put away all the other remotes, so that's a good sign..."

"Unit intermittently goes into overload protection and shuts down..."

"once this thing's set up and calibrated properly, it sounds very good, just like in the movie theater..."

"Amazing features for the price Broke within 4 months of purchase: still in shop after 3 months I was attracted to this product based on the CNET editorial review and recommendation..."

"Overall, this is an excellent receiver for an excellent price..."

"I give this receiver a very high recommendation..."

"Definitely the best bang for the buck, highly recommend! Feature set, HDMI 1080p switching (1.3), and low learning curve..."