I can respond since there are so few responses to date. My system used the 805 as a processor and pre-amp outs to outboard amps. It is a great processor. I don't like burning all those watts in the amps for nothing and it is not sensible ecologically, but has served its purpose. It has all the latest decoders, is bullet-proof, easy to use and I can use it down the road in another room. The 875 will have the same benefits or better. I am interested in the new Emotiva processor, due out this winter. Great company, great products and $799 new with a great warranty. If you use your system for mostly movies you might see an improvement. I use my system 90/10 music/movies, so I put my money elsewhere.
Upgrading from Onkyo 875 to separates-worth it?
Thinking of upgrading my one year old 875 to a used Integra 9.8 processor and a multichannel amp. Also considering using the 875 as the processor and going with a multichannel amp. Any experience from anyone going with either of those routes? The 9.8s are dropping below $1k used which looks attractive. Would like to hear from anyone going from an 875 to any other processor as well.