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7.1-channel THX™ certified receiver with 100 Watts per channel into 8 OhmsFrequency response.

Ciao.com says:

In the mid-range category, credibility is gained through exceptional performance and a high degree of functionality. There’s no better example of this than the THX Select2 Plus Certified TX-SR706 A/V receiver. With a certified amplification design and ability to process full high-definition audio and video, the TX-SR706 marks the boundary between cost effectiveness and high-end functionality. Look to some notable firsts at this level: the ability to scale all sources, such as standard DVD, up to 1080p video with the industry recognized quality of Faroudja DCDi Cinema; an efficient push-pull amplification design originally created for Onkyo’s high-end receivers; and THX Loudness Plus technology to maintain the impact of home theater even at low volume. To cap off a remarkable home entertainment component, Onkyo has also included RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) system control; advanced Audyssey room acoustic correction technologies…more