[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
What is the maximum amount of money you feel comfortable spending on a receiver?
The VSX-21 is a pretty nice receiver. I do like the Ice Powered SC-25/SC-27 better.

Also, Magnolia/BB has been blowing out the previous generation SC-05 and SC-07. If they are still available in your area, it would be a no brainer to me. You should be able to pickup an SC-05 for close to what the VSX-21 is going for.

While I like and have owned many Pioneer receivers, Onkyo has really stepped up their offerings of late.
I am especially fond of the TX-SR875/876, which is available for around 800 Dollars B-Stock from Accessories4less.

This is a receiver that outputs tons of power, Reon Video Processing (truly one of the best), THX Ultra2,
Audyssey MultEQ XT (XT is a more powerful version than MultEQ, and much more. However, it really is the combination of a very powerful amplifier section with excellent video processing that makes it my favorite sub 2K receiver.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
Here is a link for the TX-SR876:http://www.accessories4less.com/mak....1-channel-Home-Theater-Receiver-Black/1.html

Check out some of the reviews for the TX-SR876 and the predecessor TX-SR875. You will find that the reviews are all unbelievably positive. Go to ecoustics.com and you can check out all of the professional reviews of this model. On the Audyssey Website, they used to have the Widescreen Review of the TX-SR875. This review was amazingly through. I have it saved as a PDF from the site. I am not sure it is possible, but perhaps I can email it to you. But trust me when I say power and feature wise, it compares to receivers costing over twice as much. And you would be getting it for half off from an authorized dealer with a full warranty.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
Here are some reviews:
http://www.avguide.com/review/tested-onkyo-tx-sr876-thx-ultra2-plus-certified-71-channel-av-receiver
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/2461/onkyo-tx-sr875-av-receiver.html
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/avreceivers/907onk875/
http://www.homecinemachoice.com/node/6906

Checkout the power output specs from the Sound & Vision review.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
Hopefully, the TX-SR876 will still be available. The problem is the replacement TX-NR3007 retails for 2100 Dollars and will probably not be discounted to this extent.

While I completely understand needing to wait, this receiver is so good and so well priced that, if it was me, I would do everything possible to pick one up now. I know that is easy for me to say, but the TX-SR876 at retail represents unbelievable value. At 65% off, it is absolutely crazy value. So much so that it is worth making sacrifices to get one while still available.

February is not that far off so hopefully, it will still be available. It is just one of those no guarantee situations.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Such is life.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
While there are no guarantees, it would seem highly likely of their being a continued availability of B-stock earlier generation (xx5, xx6, xx7) and A-Stock Onkyo AVR's at discounted prices.

What will be difficult to source is the TX-SRxx5 Series (605, 705, 805, 875, 905) as they are already difficult to source. This is an issue primarily with the 800 Series Onkyo. The TX-SR805 was build wise and feature wise the best. The 805 featured the same DAC's as the Flagship TX-NR905 and TX-SR875 and the same amplification section of the TX-SR875. Furthermore, it shared the same top level Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and true THX Ultra2 amplification. And all upper level xx5 Onkyo's were made in Japan as opposed to Malaysia.

The TX-SR806 was released weighing 37.5 pounds compared to the TX-SR805's 50.9 pounds. This weight reduction was all in the amplifier section. Furthermore, the 806 no longer featured Audyssey MultEQ XT using instead the less powerful MultEQ. In addition, no longer did the 806 feature top spec Burr Brown DAC's using the Crystal DAC's of the lower level Onkyo's. I think of it as the 805 being the least expensive house in a upscale neighborhood while the 806 is the most expensive house in a decent neighborhood.

Again, this only really applies to the TX-SR805. The only other advantage is the 05 Series being manufactured in Japan which is not a huge deal to many.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
With a budget of up to one thousand Dollars, I would probably get the TX-NR1000. Again, the chances of only the current models being available is slim. Furthermore, there is a chance by then, that new current models will be available as B-Stock. This would give you the opportunity to purchase a receiver that is in a higher price range than your budget allows for. Perfect current example being the TX-SR876 being available for 850 Dollars as opposed to 1700 Dollars. The only issue with the new generation being that the prices of the comparable model (TX-NR3000) is over 2 thousand Dollars so the B-Stock purchase price might be correspondingly higher.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
I would go with an Onkyo TX-SR706 for around 400 Dollars if still available. Accessories4less and ShopOknyo both seem to offer them.

THX Certification and Processing Modes, strong amplifier section and used to retail for 900 Dollars.
Will make an excellent AVR for your SVS's.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
Both are good receivers, I personally prefer Audyssey over MCACC. It is great both are TXH Certified.
The VSX-21 is a solid receiver and weighs almost 40 pounds. The VSX-1019 weighs under 20 pounds and goes far to explain why the 1019 output under 30 watts when all channels were driven. The VSX-21 is a much better unit than the 1019.

If you prefer the sound of the 21, by all means go that way. With the SVS PC-12 handling your bass, either receiver will be quite able to drive the SVS's especially when relieved of handling bass duties.
Cheers,
JJ

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
It's late so I will keep it short. Audyssey works wonders on the Subwoofer Channel. MCACC is not active below 60 Hz or so. So with Audyssey, you get full frequency Room Correction. I have just had better experience with Audyssey and you will see many AVR Companies use it.

If you are fortunate and have a good sounding room to begin with, then Room EQ is not that important.
However, most are not so blessed.
Cheers,
JJ