Onkyo TX-DS787 6.1 Channel THX Select AV Home Theater Receiver
Up for sale is a heavy-duty, classic powerhouse: the Onkyo TX-DS787 Home Theater Receiver. Known for its robust build quality and exceptional audio performance, this early-2000s vintage unit is an excellent centerpiece for dedicated retro gaming setups, traditional home theaters, and vinyl listening stations.
This receiver was designed by Onkyo in Japan and manufactured in Malaysia, featuring a massive power supply and high-current amplification that modern lightweight receivers struggle to match.
Key Features & Surround Sound Formats
This unit is fully equipped to handle vintage multi-channel cinema sound and high-fidelity stereo playback:
THX Select Certified: Formally certified to deliver theatrical-grade audio benchmarks for medium-sized rooms.
6.1 Channel Processing: Supports a dedicated rear center surround speaker via THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES (6.1).
Vinyl-Ready: Includes a high-quality, dedicated Phono input with a manual ground (GND) terminal to plug your turntable straight in without needing an external preamp.
Advanced Upmixing: Features classic Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Surround to convert standard 2-channel stereo audio into an immersive multi-speaker experience.
Detailed Connectivity Breakdown
Audio/Video Inputs (9 Total Selectable Sources)
Digital Audio: 2 x Optical Digital, 2 x Coaxial Digital (Assignable)
Analog Audio-Only: 1 x Dedicated Phono (with GND), 1 x CD, 1 x Tape Loop
Video Inputs: 5 x S-Video inputs & 5 x Composite Video inputs (4 on the rear, 1 auxiliary on the front panel)
Component Video: 2 x High-bandwidth Component Video inputs
Multi-Channel Input: Full 7.1-channel analog RCA input block for external processors or SACD players.
Audio/Video Outputs
Speaker Terminals: Heavy-duty binding posts supporting Banana Plugs or Raw Bare Cable for Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back, and a powered Zone 2 stereo output.
Pre-Amplifier Line Out: 6.1 Channel RCA pre-outs, including a dedicated Subwoofer Pre-Out / LFE jack for a powered sub.
Digital Output: 1 x Optical TOSLINK output.
Headphone Port: 1/4" TRS headphone jack on the front panel.
Video Outputs: 1 x Component Video monitor out, 1 x S-Video monitor out, plus secondary S-Video/Composite recording loops.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Brand: Onkyo
Model: TX-DS787
Number of Channels: 6.1
Country of Manufacture: Malaysia
Power Rating: AC 120V ~ 60Hz 5.5A
HDMI Ports: None (Pre-HDMI Vintage Era)
Condition Note
Cosmetically It has some scratches on the top of the unit due to system stacking.