Onkyo TX-NR3008 Receiver

[anismo]

Apr 13, 2011 8:39:05 GMT -5 anismo said:

This is a post I have in AVS as well. I was wondering if anyone have any experience with this:

I am having trouble with the following setup:
Dvd-A/SACD Player -- Analog out --> Onkyo 3008 --Preout--> Emotiva XPA-5
I have the Onkyo set to Aux input and set the analog ins to be Aux as well in the menu.

With this setup, I dont get any out to my amps. Anyone tried this setup (Analog in to Pre-out with the onkyo only doing volume control)? Is there any specific mode I should be in ?

Thanks
Anismo

I learn something new everyday!. Apparently it isnt enough to assign the analog in to a specific input and turn on sub for analog etc. You also need to hit "home" button after selecting the input to show the "input selector" and then select the "multichannel" to get it to play !. Thought I will document this incase it helps someone

[magnusga]

Hi guys,

For Bruce and the rest of the crew who has the 3008:

I have some trouble with my unit / setup and was wondering if you could possibly help me out a bit?

The issue is that when I have my 2.0 channel setup (Emotiva monoblocks, Mac Mini etc) connected to the TX-NR3008, and the receiver is set to anything else than "Direct" and "Pure Audio" I hear a loud and clear hum/buzz noise. For example:

I play Pandora ONE from the mac mini, have the 3008 set to Stereo with Audyssey and Dynamic EQ enabled, and hit pause. A static noise sound is then clearly heard (it is still heard when playing the music, but gets extra apparent when the music is off logically enough).

Now here is something strange: If I go to Setup and select that I have two (or one) subwoofers connected, then noise disappears. Like mentioned it also disappears when i set the unit to Direct or Pure Audio.

I was wondering if one of you could possibly try connecting just your two front speakers to your 3008, and specifiy in the setup that only those two are connected (no surround speakers or subwoofers), and see if you hear noise?

That would be incredibly helpful.


Thanks a lot in advance for any help, it is greatly appreciated!


Best regards,

Magnus

[NorthStar]

Apr 12, 2011 18:08:34 GMT -5 funboy said:

Does the receiver allow you to choose different Audyssey curves like "Reference" and "Flat" ? I found the old receivers like the TX-SR805 to roll off the highs a bit too much with Audyssey turned on, made me look more towards the Denon implementation of Audyssey, but they were a touch too expensive comparatively.

What you get is this:

1. Audyssey 'House' target curve => that's the normal Standard Audyssey curve.
2. Audyssey 'Flat' target curve; but only when in THX mode (it is automatically implemented).

* And then you got the full Audyssey 'panoply', like Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Audyssey DSX (Front Width & Height channels) , Audyssey HT Sub EQ (for two subs EQ), Audyssey Dynamic EQ, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume.

** Plus you have Dolby Volume, and THX Loudness Plus.

*** And then you have Dolby Pro Logic IIz (Front Height channels), and the full post processing of THX Ultra2 Plus.

...Then you have about a zillion more features like top DACS (6 Stereo Burr-Browns), three TI Aureus DSP chips, Ethernet port for Internet music streaming (various sources), i-Pod dock port, Sirius and XM radio, USB ports, two HDMI Outs, tons of HDMI Ins, ...and much more...

Denon adds a bit more ('Audyssey 'Front' curve, and a dedicated 'Flat" curve which you can select separately).
And Denon has tons of adjustments (more precise speaker distances and other details like this).

Denon usually cost more money for the same category of receivers. You pay for those small additional features, but you lost THX post processing and about 20 pounds in the overall weight (transformers, heatsinks, and metal casing).

____________________

Two great A/V receivers: Onkyo TX-NR3008 and Denon AVR-4311CI.
The first one at about $1,150 and the second one at about $1,400.

DENON = a bit more features and an 11.2-channel receiver with preamp mode.

ONKYO = a bit less features (well, sort of), and more weight for a 9.2-channel receiver.

The last decision is very personal and yours only.
You calculate VALUE, FEATURES, PERFORMANCE, BUILD QUALITY, and ERGONOMICS.

Either one should make you very happy.

[NorthStar]

May 24, 2011 21:46:20 GMT -5 magnusga said:

Hi guys,

For Bruce and the rest of the crew who has the 3008:

I have some trouble with my unit / setup and was wondering if you could possibly help me out a bit?

The issue is that when I have my 2.0 channel setup (Emotiva monoblocks, Mac Mini etc) connected to the TX-NR3008, and the receiver is set to anything else than "Direct" and "Pure Audio" I hear a loud and clear hum/buzz noise. For example:

I play Pandora ONE from the mac mini, have the 3008 set to Stereo with Audyssey and Dynamic EQ enabled, and hit pause. A static noise sound is then clearly heard (it is still heard when playing the music, but gets extra apparent when the music is off logically enough).

Now here is something strange: If I go to Setup and select that I have two (or one) subwoofers connected, then noise disappears. Like mentioned it also disappears when i set the unit to Direct or Pure Audio.

I was wondering if one of you could possibly try connecting just your two front speakers to your 3008, and specifiy in the setup that only those two are connected (no surround speakers or subwoofers), and see if you hear noise?

That would be incredibly helpful.


Thanks a lot in advance for any help, it is greatly appreciated!


Best regards,

Magnus

Hi Magnus,

If you are using your sub(s) when in 'Stereo" mode, then say YES for Sub in the Speaker Setup Menu.

* If you are using the 'Direct" or Pure Audio' mode, your two front mains are automatically set to 'Full Band'.

Just make sure that all your settings are correct, and the right audio mode is selected with the right Audyssey selection (or not).

Most probable noise issue is an incorrect setting, or bad interconnect or bad speaker wire.

P.S. Also set all your Listening mode presets for all your sources.
And specify which audio you want when in Stereo mode and from which source.
-> And if the noise persists try different alternatives (settings).
Experimentation is key to discovery!

Bobby

[magnusga]

May 24, 2011 22:26:40 GMT -5 NorthStar said:

Hi Magnus,

If you are using your sub(s) when in 'Stereo" mode, then say YES for Sub in the Speaker Setup Menu.

* If you are using the 'Direct" or Pure Audio' mode, your two front mains are automatically set to 'Full Band'.

Just make sure that all your settings are correct, and the right audio mode is selected with the right Audyssey selection (or not).

Most probable noise issue is an incorrect setting, or bad interconnect or bad speaker wire.

P.S. Also set all your Listening mode presets for all your sources.
And specify which audio you want when in Stereo mode and from which source.
-> And if the noise persists try different alternatives (settings).
Experimentation is key to discovery!

Bobby

Hi Bobby,

Thanks for the reply. I do not have any subwoofers, purely 2.0. After a lot of experimenting it turns out that the noise only comes when I turn on Audyssey EQ.

The noise also disappears when I select 2 subwoofers in the settings (which I should not, bc I am on 2.0). The interconnects etc. are working well, as when I use the USP-1, or have the 3008 in Pure Audio / Direct, no noise is heard.

In other words, Audyssey in this unit produces significant noise for some reason...

Do you hear the same?

Thanks a lot for your help.


Best,

M

[NorthStar]

Magnus, that means that when you run Audyssey, it automatically sets your two front mains as 'Full Band', right?

My best guess: your 3008 has a flaw, and you should try another one.

** This is quite unique to have someone without a sub and using Audyssey!
Suggestion: get TWO subs or use Pure Audio mode, and preferably use the Multichannel analog out, or digital coaxial, or digital HDMI for SACDs with Direct DSD stream.

By the way, I never use Audyssey when listening to Music. NAVA!
Only with Movies, and no Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume! NAVA!
So in your case with Music, DON'T use Audyssey. Use the 'Pure Audio' mode.
{And if you insist on using Audyssey when listening to Stereo music, set the EQ to MultEQ XT32.}

...And if you get noise using Audyssey, it ain't normal! There shouldn't be the type of noise you're talking about.

Or please, explain that noise more precisely, and also please, tell me which loudspeakers you're using.

[bwilberg266]

Just had to jump in and add a thank you to LordOfTheRingsEE for all of his great input across a number of threads that I have read regarding the pros and cons of Denon/Onkyo's current models.

I ended up adding an Onkyo 3008 this week and I am simply grinning from ear to ear!

At some point I'd like to add some Emo power, but for now this thing does a very impressive job all on its own.

[NorthStar]

No, thank you to you for acknowledging what a great A/V Receiver the Onkyo TX-NR3008 is!

Have a fantastic weekend,
Bob