Advantages of Ethernet/Networked AVRs: What are the advantages of having an audio/video receiver that has an ethernet connection or can be networked?
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The Networking features of such AVR's vary greatly from the different mfr's and models. Features that might be available from a built in ethernet port: - FW Updates - Computer management of AVR functions and customization - Backing up AVR settings - Internet Radio - Music Services like Napster, Rhapsody, Pandora - Networked Music from your personal music library I'm sure the Netflix type online video streaming is coming for AVR use in some form or another, but I'm not familiar with any current models that offer this. Streaming Video requires some pretty heavy duty processor resources and storage space.
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You can't go wrong with either of these. These were my top 2 contenders when I was building my home theater system about 9 months ago. I've been a huge of Denon gear (3 receivers over the last 15 years) which IMO has better build quality and slightly better sound than equivalent amps from Onkyo. However, I went with the Onkyo TX-705 because it offered more features for less money (at the time). In particular, the Onkyo has 3 HDMI inputs, more advanced audio decoding (irrelevant as that's handled by my PS3) and the setup and menus are much more user friendly (modern Denon systems are a nightmare in this regard). The 705 replaced a Denon 1605 (I think) and I believe I stepped up from 70w/channel to 100w; not surprisingly, and the Onkyo sounds noticeably better than the 5 year old Denon (of course, we ain't exactly comparing apples here). I have absolutely zero regrets on the Onkyo purchase and it's top quality performer and setup was easy. That said, right now Amazon has the AVR-888 for about 85 bucks less than the Onk, so if I were buying today, I 'd get the Denon. For either one of these, plan on upgrading to a decent universal remote control - the included remotes for both units are terrible.
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Yes. I use it in a similar situation with my TiVo box and my Denon receiver. Instead of buying two separate wireless adapters for each unit, I have this behind my tv with 2 Ethernet wires: 1 to the TiVo and the other to the receiver. Has worked well over the last year or two for me.
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from what i read in the owners manual, a LAN cable is required. i'm uncertain if a person could use a wireless N device but there is a usb port on the back of the receiver. i suggest you contact denon support for technical questions.
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The AV model has a plug and can be self-installed to a dedicated plug. The other model has to be hard wired into the system. The difference in price will be in the cost of installing the unit.
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I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver. there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
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Yes it does. With the trend of excluding older hardware from newer computers, I don't see Ethernet going out anytime soon. It's the fastest possible connection and all business still rely on wired connection rather than range limiting wi-fi or other wireless connections.
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That is Personal Preference and subjective, I can't comment on the current Yamaha Line up but feel that Denon seems to be one of the leading edge AVR's these days. Their Auddessy Setup is really awesome as it automatically measures the distances and sets the proper levels of the speakers for you.
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I'm not sure. I have an old school Belkin wireless receiver. It plugs into the Ethernet port and creates a wireless signal; but to receive a wireless signal... I'm not sure. Sorry
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I have used a Denon which is great but I since have upgraded (needed HDMI )to Onkyo and I like the sound that the Onkyo delivers a little better. I used the same polk speakers for both AVR'sThe Onkyo seems a little more bright which I like....sounds more crisp but some people don't like that crisp sound.Both brands are work horses so you can't go bad with either. Onkyo's much higherend Integra is nice also.So
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Currently (May 2014) the Onkyos don't do Airplay natively in the receiver. Maybe it will be fixed with a firmware update? This is a bizarre "un-feature", since just about every other AV 2013/2014 receiver in the market at these prices does have AirPlay. After some googling... There is an accessory called the Onkyo DS-A5, that will "add" AirPlay to this receiver, but it is an absolutely pointless device, and is now no longer sold. It is a RRP $199 unit that has Ethernet and WiFi (for AirPlay) and an old iPod port (not Lightning). Output is via digital Toslink and analogue - no special dock to the receiver. If you want AirPlay and want an Onkyo, get the AppleTV. It's under $100 and does video as well as audio. And Netflix and lots of other things besides.
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The AVR-receiver as with most new model receivers has and input HDMI and an output HDMI you connect your cable TV or DVD player to the input in the back of the receiver and then your output goes to the projector you have your speakers connect by way of rca wire to the correct speakers ports on the back of your receiver
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The speaker was intended to handle TV input only. I use a digital optical audio cable and it performs v well. Again, not intended for component use unless your AVR has optical option. The RCA inputs are avail. but will have limited performance.
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It has an Ethernet port for LAN. It also has a VGA output which hooks to a regular monitor. I have mine directly connected to my router and an old Dell monitor permanently hooked up so I can always see the cameras.
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Yes you can. I use it to wirelessly connect a tv/bd player but anything with an ethernet connection can be connected.
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Yes but the best way is to use Ethernet it opens up more possibilities down the road when you want to add things like 360 and waypoint sharing
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never used it, but googled it and found this description video. Hope it helps. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Airplay