Onkyo TX-SR702 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Black TXSR702
Fantastic unit, great value
About 150 years ago, I use to be quite proficient with gadgets and new technology. Sadly, my brain hasn't kept up with today's leapfrogging pace. My personal requirements haven't made that necessary. So, it was with great delight that after doing some Internet research and comparisons, I settled on this unit. It was very easy to set up and if you happen to get confused, the Onkyo Web site has hookup diagrams. It's really a piece of cake. It's powering my: <br /> <br />1. TV monitor sound <br />2. Dual cassette deck <br />3. VCR <br />4. DVD player <br />5. Laser Disc/Karaoke deck <br />6. CD Recorder/player <br /> <br />all from the Onkyo remote.  <br /> <br />I set the unit on a sofa and following the easy-to-read manual, carefully and meticulously attached and labeled all of my cords directly to the back. Once done, I put the unit on my shelf (the back is enclosed so the prep was necessary in my case). I then ran the labeled cords to their proper inputs/outputs on the respective decks and I was in business.  <br /> <br />The sound is great. I got a great deal on this at another location (18 months/same as cash and $80 cheaper) but would have paid the price quoted here. I've got four speakers hooked up to it and will probably soon invest in a subwoofer. There are options for several listening modes so you don't have to listen to CDs in surround sound! I couldn't be happier. Now my brain can go back to concentrating on simpler things such as listening.