I have the DTR-5.2(previous model) and I am very pleased! It has a good bit of power, sounds great, looks great, and has a solid build. I am fortunate enough to have a very long standing relationship with an Integra dealer, so I got a pretty good price, but even at retail, a comparable Integra...
I'd say get the Integra. The build quality is nicer than Onkyo, and they don't cost much more than their comparable Onkyo receiver. I purchased an Integra over the Onkyo because hey, it was listed at only $100 more, and my shop hooked me up with it for cheaper than the Onkyo anyway.
I too was in the market for a receiver in this price range. After much listening and feature comparison, I ended up with an Integra DTR-5.2. Runner up was a Denon(I forget the model number). It just left an overall better impression on me and the remote was a lot better in my opinion. The fact...
This is generally not a good idea. While it can be done, it more than likely will shorten the life of the receiver, and definitely voids warranty. The ohm rating is a measure of resistance. 8 is greater resistance than 4, so when a 4 ohm load is placed on a device that is designed for 8 ohms, it...
Definitely wait and see what your roomate is like. If the roomate seems trustworthy, then go for it. Nothing beats having a home theater up at school...after all, it is your home during the academic year! I personally always have my home theater up at school with me. I have managed to cram...