Thanks chesseroo for the comments. Interesting that you've had similar experiences with Onkyo.

 Originally Posted By: chesseroo

It is too bad you did not have an external amp for comparison with both AVRs to remove that possibility of being a problem.


I actually do. I've got my LPA-1 that I use with my VSX-43TX, as the 43TX has similar issues with my M80's at high volume levels.

I didn't bother trying the LPA with the 876 because I don't want to continue on with an AVR acting as a prepro, as I have now. I either want a stand-alone AVR that is capable of effectively powering my system on its own or I want to continue down the path to true separates.

And right now, with Emotiva's UMC-1 finally actually having a projected release date of June '09, I'm holding out for that. If that doesn't impress me, I'll re-evaluate the status of Outlaw's 997 compared to whatever Denon & Pioneer are offering at that time.

M80v2 | VP150v2 | QS8v2
SVS Pci+ 20-39
Emotiva UMC-1 & LPA-1
M22ti + T-Amp, in the Office