So which should I use?

[hakemon]

My Kenwood Eleven III is still being repaired, and won't be done till a year atleast. (I'm completely rebuilding it)

So, I have either an Onkyo TX-4500 MKII or a TX-820 to use.

I like both, but I can't really find the specs on them.

Which is better? I rather like the remote cable for the TX-820, it can control my DX-702 Onkyo CD player, but I like the pilot lights on the 4500.

But, in power, which is better?

 

[vinyldavid]

Onkyo. :yes:

 

[hakemon]

Both are Onkyo though. Actually, my whole set is Onkyo.

 

[vintaggeman]

i would stick with the 4500mkll, very underrated at 45wpc , warm powerful clean sounding receiver for it size
and looks awesome, i have one driving my quartets and i like a lot:

 

[hifi_nut]

The question is, which one do you prefer? Or do they sound similar with the rest of your gear?

 

[hakemon]

They sound very familiar with my ears. In terms of musical power though, it's not like I can blast them all the time. I only get about 1 hour a weekday to do that, and even then, my bedroom is only 10x10ft.

 

[BrocLuno]

The 4500 has a dual power supply. That's one reason they are underrated. I'd suggest a long session with it. Maybe a month, and then change. You can then evaluate the subtle differences.

 

[hakemon]

What does it mean it has a dual power supply? I see only 1 transformer in it.

 

[vintaggeman]

i believe only the TOTL tx 8500 mkll has the dual power trans,