Should I replace my current receiver with this one for better connectivity?
1156188
This receiver only offers the additional HDMI for video. You would still have to connect through analog for audio. So it isnt any better. The TX-576 offers the proper use of video and audio for hdmi according to the owners manual.
1599197
You can replace it with an RF remote, they actually put out an RF and an IR signal but you'll still have to point the remote at the receiver if your receiver isn't RF capable. Keep in mind even if your receiver is RF capable you'll still need to go into the settings on it and link it to the remote in order for RF to work if you even want it to.
974321
No unless you buy a separate preamp. I don't know any new receivers that do.
2258595
Nope, i would go with pioneer avh: x2500bt '..more bands eq, with remote, An just a far more powerful radio for the same price!
1993973
Not necessarily unless the receiver is an upgraded. Mine wasn't so my didn't work.
2138444
1 usually will suffice. The 2nd one is audio only in case your receiver does not support hdmi 4k. Unless you have a 4k device, the 1 cable will be enough.
1351113
I want to use a receiver instead of the control untit. Did you get an answer to your question?
594617
I had the same problem. There was some speculation that it was due to overheating. Because of this and another problem I had with this receiver, I returned it and got a Pioneer unit that I am much happier with.
1346861
You can, but use the best quality you can find/afford. You can assume a slight signal loss for every connection along the way so: 1) I would try and minimize the total number of connections, and 2) use the best quality. This unit is not burdened with being overly powerful anyway so I would help it as much as I could.
1938365
You can still use this receiver for 5.2. It will configure to what speakers you hook up. You can also bypass the wifi. In your setup you can do that there.
2245864
The rxa-720 is a awesome receiver. As far as price is concerned I got mines open box but brand new which chopped 200$ off the price. See if u can find that type of deal.
1738658
No, Do check everything others have mentioned. Also make sure your receiver is correctly configured. Run a sound test to help pinpoint your issue.
1407149
RTK. I have some of these units. They work really well. I only use the transmitter portion, so I have a couple of receivers laying around. If you would them, just let me know.
1603993
I've had excellent service from this receiver. Its used in my motorhome so not used on a daily basis. If its still under warranty, certainly send it to Sony for warranty repair. If not under warranty my experience is that repairs are more expensive than buying a new product.
2265082
The hookup is a simple two wire plug. You could probably make an adapter that you could plug into receivers and then to the existing wiring. I would check and make sure it is isolated from any outside wiring or you would probably lose you signal because of too much wire. I think it would work.
1226351
I would think so but check the FAQ on Dish Network. Also, this is an exceptionally terrible receiver with many bugs.
1873351
This receiver does WAY more than I'll ever use. I got it because it has 2 HDMI outs for 2 monitors. Great price for a receiver with that option. Judging from the other answer I would look in to the DENON AVR4000 or Higher for your needs or better yet, a Marantz Slimline. The upper end models look to have everything in a very small package.