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Should I upgrade my AV Receiver?
I have the Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 AV Receiver which I've own for about 10 years now. For over 5 years, I've had random audio dropouts with this receiver when using the HDMI ports. And here's the funny thing, it happens once in a blue moon... maybe once every 6 months or so. That's how rare it is. And in the over 5 years it has been happening, it hasn't gotten worse. Truth be told, deep down inside, I've hoping that it does get worse so it gives me a reason to upgrade to a 4K AVR, but it still only happens rarely. I've switched to different cables, different ports and even upgraded to a 4K TV a couple of years ago, and the dropouts still occur. So, it's obvious that the problem lies with the HDMI board on the receiver.
Given the fact that this is a problem that rarely happens, do you think it's time that I retire this AVR and upgrade? Or should I just save my money and put up with the dropouts since it rarely occurs. Was thinking of maybe upgrading to the Yamaha RX-V385BL.
3 Answers
- ANDRE LLv 72 months ago
Has the notion of taking this receiver to a shop that repairs such equipment never crossed your mind ?
- LanceLv 72 months ago
If you have a 4K TV then yes its good to upgrade. You will get better sound and a better picture by upgrading your AV receiver ..Also you will be able to use ARC and your TV remote to turn your AV receiver on and off simultaneous with the TV...Also with ARC you can adjust the volume on your AV receiver with the TV remote....Also less bugs that occur not only to sound but also to functions of your TV's video feed even bugs in your TV menu may improve...Along with a better picture being passed through....Depending on the quality of your speakers you may or may not notice improved sound quality.