[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
I would get either the Pioneer or the Onkyo as they both offer THX Processing and Certification.
I do like that the Pioneer weighs almost 37 pounds compared to the 24 pounds that the Denon and 27 pounds the Onkyo weighs. Heavier weight usually denotes larger power supply and heat sinks.

I will again give an up to the Onkyo for offering Audyssey and THX Certification. However, the Pioneer and Denon would do nicely as well. Another advantage to the Onkyo is B-Stock availability for under 400 Dollars.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
You can get the TX-SR706 B-Stock for around 400 Dollars from Accessories4less. There are not very many differences between the two.
Here is the link:http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...-Thx-100w-X-7ch-Theater-Receiver-Black/1.html
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
Good for you Ares. I would definitely go by Best Buy/Magnolia to make sure there are no more SC-05's or SC-07's still available. BB is blowing them out and they really are a notch above the VSX-21.
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
I such a populated area, I am sure all of the 05/07's were snatched up. Was certainly worth seeing if there were any in your region as the discount was huge.
JJ