Thread: Denon AVR-1312 vs Onkyo RX-NR509

Originally Posted by rockymtnhigh

For $250, you get great equipment from Denon. SO MUCH BETTER than SONY.

Are you going for the understatement of the year award?

Originally Posted by diogen

I'd pay close attention to the equipment rack ventilation.

Although Onkyo was first in releasing receivers capable of decoding lossless BD audio without charging an arm and a leg for it,
at least the first few generations had some heat dissipation issues (I had two of them). Denon reportedly doesn't have this problem...

Diogen.

Yes, my Onkyo is having problems too.

Originally Posted by jayn_j

I own both Denon and Onkyo equipment. Both have performed flawlessly for years. I feel Denon has a little better build quality, but the Onkyo usually has a few more features and a better price point.

IMHO, the heat issue on earlier Onkyos was way overblown, and has unfairly hurt their reputation. I own an Onkyo 605 and an 806. The 605 was the one reported with heat issues. I have always followed good ventilation procedures and have measured temps on the 605 at under 85 degrees under all conditions. Never had a problem laying my hand on the case like some reported. I believe the issue occurs when someone places the receiver in a rack with no side ventilation and a semi closed back. Any receiver will overheat in those conditions.

I have a problem when I just touch the box it kicks off, been doing this for a long time now.

Originally Posted by Ramy

I have a problem when I just touch the box it kicks off...

Must be static and some grounding issues.
Check not only the receiver but every component attached using a metal wire.
Start with the AVR not connecting to any component...

Diogen.

Originally Posted by diogen

Must be static and some grounding issues.
Check not only the receiver but every component attached using a metal wire.
Start with the AVR not connecting to any component...

Diogen.

I have done all that. It does it without touching too, just not as often. I have everything hooked up either to and AVR or a Monster power conditioner strip.

Originally Posted by Ramy

It does it without touching too...

That sounds like a power supply issue. Or overheating.

You don't drive it at 100dB+ all the time, do you?
How big is the space around the AVR? Is it closed?
What model is the AVR?

Diogen.