so bro clondalkin -- how do you find the 608 in its multi-channel sound production on music? I am about to get the 608. the other receiver i am eyeing for if not the 608 is the pioneer 920 which also has bountiful features like the 608, but lower in price. thanks
It still sounds as "HTish" as any of the AVRs less than $1,000 Ive heard. "Matigas ang tunog" bale compared to a dedicated hi-fi music set-up...and also, "HT" speakers kasi yung nakakabit dahil dun sa kabilang section ng Bic Camera Ginza where I played around, puro naman hi-fi demo equipment (amps, players, speakers) - ibang-iba talaga yung signature ng tunog.
But since the 608 was awarded the HiVi 2010 gold for Best AVR "Under JPY100,000" (paneled by AV professionals in Japan), then it must indeed have exceptional performance
for its price bracket. When I asked Bic Camera's AV demo pro if 608 is indeed a recommended model, he pointed me to the 1008 and the 3067 instead. hehehe. Oh well. Ibig sabihin, kung maselan ka talaga sa musical/aural signature, you should spend over $1,000 on the AVR.