Hot! Circuit City - Onkyo TX-SR703 THX Select2 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver for $394.99 after Rebate!

[Leon]

Onkyo makes great receivers and this model is no different. This Onkyo TX-SR703 THX Select2 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver is originally $799.99, but discounted to $549.99. There is a 10% off coupon and a $100 rebate, that makes it just $349.99! There will be local sales tax, but it's still an awesome deal!

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[pd123]

I'm on the verge of getting this but I wonder since it has no HDMI port, is that going to take away from my new Sony 60 inch tv? I know it has optical inputs, but will that be as good as a receiver using HDMI? I don't want to compromise my new tv if it performs better using HDMI. Missing the HDMI feature is the only thing making me do extra research.
I found this info at cnet... "A 2005 holdover, the TX-SR703 is THX Select2 certified, but it offers no HDMI connectivity and lacks support for the latest XM surround formats"

[Leon]

I think HDMI is definitely a nice feature, but you're going to have to pay more money for it. I personally don't mind using the HDTV to switch video-in's, but if you like using the receiver to control audio and video you should also look into the TX-SR803. The SR803 has HDMI 1.1 and it's also iPod ready (with the DS-A1 interface).