My new Onkyo 809 showed up today (I wouldn't call it lightning shipping ). unpacked, and sitting on the floor.

First impressions: heavy for a receiver. Very nice looking aluminum bezel. Sh!t-ton of connections on the back. Basic remote. Audyssey mic pretty cheesy looking. Power and volume in pretty much the same location as my 603. Front panel is relatively uncluttered thanks to a flip down access cover. Overall, nice "understated" look.

Tonight, I hope to get it hooked up and see what I can do with it.