How Hot? Several reviews state that this receiver gets very warm? How many watts does it use?
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The 876 has internal fans that will turn on if the temperature inside goes above a certain level. Mine is totally enclosed (except for the front) with only about 2 inches clearance on top. I keep it cool with a really quiet 10-inch fan (see below) without the black mesh cover, on top of the receiver with a shroud I made out of cardboard. I run the fan so that it exhausts out the top of the receiver, with the power supply to the fan set at 6 volts. The variable power supply (see below) is plugged into the accessory outlet on the back of the receiver. The sides of the 876 don't even get warm with this cooling. 250mm Silent Jumbo Case FanPower Line 0900-77A 1300-mA AC Adapter with USB Charging Port The 876 has internal fans that will turn on if the temperature inside goes above a certain level. Mine is totally enclosed (except for the front) with only about 2 inches clearance on top. I keep it cool with a really quiet 10-inch fan (see below) without the black mesh cover, on top of the receiver with a shroud I made out of cardboard. I run the fan so that it exhausts out the top of the receiver, with the power supply to the fan set at 6 volts. The variable power supply (see below) is plugged into the accessory outlet on the back of the receiver. The sides of the 876 don't even get warm... » Read More The 876 has internal fans that will turn on if the temperature inside goes above a certain level. Mine is totally enclosed (except for the front) with only about 2 inches clearance on top. I keep it cool with a really quiet 10-inch fan (see below) without the black mesh cover, on top of the receiver with a shroud I made out of cardboard. I run the fan so that it exhausts out the top of the receiver, with the power supply to the fan set at 6 volts. The variable power supply (see below) is plugged into the accessory outlet on the back of the receiver. The sides of the 876 don't even get warm with this cooling. 250mm Silent Jumbo Case FanPower Line 0900-77A 1300-mA AC Adapter with USB Charging Port « Show Less
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I have mine in an enclosed cabinet - but with an open back. I have never had any problems with heat, in fact I found one of my cats sleeping on top of it (I don't recommend this but cats do as they will) so it can't get too hot. Someone has been trolling online about major heat problems here on Amazon and in Hifi forums, ignore him.
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On top of my 30' cabinet, the 876 would operate in the 44c range. When I got a small computer fan and laid it on the back corner where most of the heat is, it dropped to 41c. But now, 6 months later, it operates in the 33 range! I don't think any big receiver like this should be stuffed in a cabinet.It puts out 140 watts by 7, and on the back it has a 9.6A rating.
598790
It depends on if it's enclosed or not. I experience severe heat and issues when closing my cabinet door...the temp readout from the Onkyo settings says 65+. If I leave the door open it cools off considerably to around 50 or so. This is with an AV fan sitting on top of it as well. I'm debating on whether I should return it or not and whether its a bad amp or not.I haven't checked the wattage output.
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Hello F. Zuma,I notice that you have been reaching out for info on your over heated Onkyo. Sound like you might need an repair or replacement. Did you mention that ya start having problem right after buying it? Have you experimented putting it out of the cabinet to see if it does the same thing? Wish you Luck. Stephen
598792
No, I never purchased the Onyko as of yet. I ask because I noticed several reviews mentioned the heat from the product. Anyway I found my answer - 800 watts. That is hot!!
1635501
I didn't have any issue with the power, though I used a power condition unit to regulate the incoming AC power to provide constant good power in. I would hear some clicking sound from time to time, but the receiver working just fine. Hope this will help.
902506
this is 110 volts. If you want to use it as 220 then you will need a power inverter. Make sure you buy a good one with lots of power since this receiver needs lots of power. thanks
979579
the receiver is a 9.2 channel capable amp...therefore it can run 4 pairs of speakers and a center channel speaker...also 2 powered subwoofers...thats 2 fronts, 2 rear surround, 2 side surrounds, 2 outdoor or b speakers & a center channel speaker...2 subs also...it is an outstanding clean powerful razor sharp receiver...i am impressed!!!
722197
Its a 1500 watt receiver. I"d be very careful using 4 ohm speakers,they will blow up at that wattage,but it will work.
1904674
I have the two channel 240 watt amp. It doesn't get hot at all. Works very well for what I need it to do.
1680673
The Onkyo Reciever 5.1 runs quite a bit warm and would recommend you keep the reciever up and away from a toddlers reach. The class A/B power Amp in the reciever does generate quite a bit of heat that's why there are so many heat vent slots on top of the receiver that just how power amps run.
1886483
My receiver has had no problems. They produce about 140 watts. Sounds like your speakers can handle a lot more. Look for a bigger amp!
2205750
It's surely not 159 watts, but I know they have at least two different models. My unit (smaller wattage) provides ample sound for a large room. I cannot turn it to max. Hope this helps as I am very satisfied with unit. One warning...if you are sharing between multiple BT sources, it can be a pain to switch sources often. If you plane on using one source unit (IP5/samsung tablet for example), the pairing is seamless, and everything u turn unit on, it retains last source of BT. Enjoy. Les
722195
This receiver Works best with 8 ohm speakers, the rated outputs is 1500 watts total
1423640
This receiver has an amplifier built in actually a pretty powerful one the only other thing you will need is a pair of speakers that can handle this much power LOL
2099867
I cannot think of any reason why it would not work just fine. I am not proficient in sound numbers but my receiver is 100 watts per channel and have 4 of the 6 speakers pairs hooked up and it works just fine. No problems at all.
541222
This receiver runs cooler with more power than my last pioneer unit. I use it mostly for movies 7.1 and it's the best unit I've ever owned. *other note: I never listened to music with my old unit but with my Apple Phone and AirPlay on the SC-79 it's so easy to play music that I do.
2211033
I am running 14 speakers through this unit. In a commercial setting. Onkyo receiver 75 watt is the power source. I really like it and it performs well, it allows me to control the gain/ volume in each dining space independently.
1660815
I think you can find a better receiver for less than you'll pay for this one, do your research. I'm not very happy with the performace and the pirce I paid for it at the time, guess should done my homework and a leson learn for me. good luck.
868402
I'm loving the powered zone 2. I can stream bt and play everything from straight from my devices. I love this receiver. Plenty I mean Plenty of power. My Energy cf70, cc10, bic acusitech sub sound amazing. Unbelievable.
636726
Your speakers are rated at 120 watts, I recently bought a pair to use in the rear of a surround sound system. This receiver is rated at 100 watts per channel. Your speakers are a perfect match for this receiver.