I just noticed on the box of my Onkyo TX-DS696 that there ia "(B)" after the model number. Does anyone know what that means? Thanks Jake T
Many times this means that the face is Black. This differentiates it form a silver or champagne face. Or it could mean something completely different.
Well on the 989s when they are marked with a B it means they already have the DPL II upgrade in them. There was a topic over the spot about this on the 989s. Not sure what it means for yours though. Greg
If the box says 'TX-DS696B', then the 'B' most certainly stands for black. I know that JVC often uses 'BK' at the end of somes model numbers to designate that the chassis is black and 'GD' to indicate gold. ------------------ My: HT Pics ; Equipment List ; DVD Collection ; LD Collection KeithH: Saving the Home Theater World Before Bedtime
It could be that it's a slightly newer rev. Def Tech speakers for example. BP-10 vs BP-10B. The B's have the newer Al tweeter vs the old fabric tweeter. ------------------
it most likely means black.. but correct me if i'm wrong, but i dont think the 696 comes in any other color... maybe they just did it to be safe, in case they decided to add another color (i wish they would!). however, i do know of some companies that label their b-stock items like that. i think i saw a sony receiver that had the model number followed by a (B). just my .02
