I've got the Onkyo version of the 9.8 (exact same except for the name) and I love it. It sound's super with digital sources and the Audissy MultiEQ is amazing. I'm running it throught a NAD M25 to PSB Synchrony 1's and I am very pleased with the sound and video quality.
It's only weakness (for me) is that analogue sounds a bit weak. When I run an LP through the Audissey processor though it sound's fantastic. So the removal of room nodes far outweighs the cost of doing the AD/DA to use the room correction. I'm really surprised by that, but I just spent many happy hours this weekend listening to records and re-discovered some great music - hearing new things and being constantly surprised that I much preferred the room correction. So does my wife.
If I were to upgrade, the only thing I've seen that might be better is the Anthem D2. MUCH more expensive, and I'm not sure it would be better for digital sources.
Love to hear other thoughts and experiences. What's been your issue with the 9.8. I've only had mine for a few months, and it's been very solid. Replaced a NAD M15 that blew up on me.
Ted
It's only weakness (for me) is that analogue sounds a bit weak. When I run an LP through the Audissey processor though it sound's fantastic. So the removal of room nodes far outweighs the cost of doing the AD/DA to use the room correction. I'm really surprised by that, but I just spent many happy hours this weekend listening to records and re-discovered some great music - hearing new things and being constantly surprised that I much preferred the room correction. So does my wife.
If I were to upgrade, the only thing I've seen that might be better is the Anthem D2. MUCH more expensive, and I'm not sure it would be better for digital sources.
Love to hear other thoughts and experiences. What's been your issue with the 9.8. I've only had mine for a few months, and it's been very solid. Replaced a NAD M15 that blew up on me.
Ted