Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Receiver: Arcam vs Marantz vs Integra

Bug is correct. I have all of my video connections going directly to the Sony SXRD. After studying all of the pros and cons of doing your switching in your audio receiver, I decided that unless you have an overhead projector where cabling may be an issue, it just doesn't make any sense to video switch in your audio receiver. I have also seen a large number of threads where people are complaining about the HDMI switching of the Denon and Yahama receivers. I suspect that the other brands are also having their share of HDMI problems.

I bought the Onkyo 703 instead of the 803 because I didn't want the HDMI switching of the 803. For just about the cost difference, I was able to buy a Harmony 880 remote.

I think that was an excellent trade. A key stroke or two with the Harmony and all the audio receiver, cable TV, Satellite TV, DVD or VCR settings are automatically sent to the appropriate gear.