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Hey gang, I'm in the process of looking for a receiver. I thought I had one lined up at first I was ready to get the Pioneer vsx-21txh till I found out somethings about it if you are curious here is my other posting http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/general-discussion/23146-power-consumption-av-receivers-new-post.html I would like to get advice form all of you to the following

1 Should I choose a different receiver and which one.
or
2 Should I stick with the Pioneer

If possible I would like hear from owners of this Pioneer model or Pioneer owners in general as well.
Any advice that you guys can offer will be greatly appreciated.

 

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Thanks Jack as far as budget $800-$1k.

 

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That is a great price. well I can add that to the research list. Thanks Jack

 

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Thanks Jack you cut down my research time and the power output specs were very impressive. do you have a short list of other receivers you would also recommend just in case this model is not available to me, because when I decide to buy it will be in February with my tax refund. Thanks again.

 

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Ah if was up to me I would pull the trigger,but the wife robs me blind most of the year.

 

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Is there any other recommendations form anyone.

 

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Haven't come across those 2 before, I was looking at the 707 and the 807.

 

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Is there a lot of those models still available is my question, because I'll be buying a receiver in February.

 

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Ok for arguments sake lets say none of the others are available, now which one would you consider of this year's models given my price range. I am trying to be difficult just want make sure I have a plan A.B.C etc. nothing is worse then going to order something and it's no longer available. Thanks guys.

 

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Thanks guys

 

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Ok guy's I'm back here's little back ground I wasn't to clear about somethings my bad. I am looking for a receiver to match up with 1 of these 2 sets of speakers
1 SCS-01m 5.0 with sbs surrounds with PC12-NSD
or
2 STS 5.0 with sbs-01 surrounds with PC12-NSD

The room that all this is going into is shaped like the letter I Front&Back w 7'.2" Middle 6'.1" Length 14' Ceiling height 9' so my request is as follows so I stick with the Pioneer vsx-21txh or look for something else all together I know this may seem like reliving the past, your patience and advice I will need in order to make sure I get the most out of my HT experience thank you to all who have posted in the past and to those who will post.

 

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Hello Jack,It never fails I always expect to see you as the first reply always nice to hear from you again. So ditch the Pioneer and go with Onkyo 706 thanks Jack.

 

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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

I want to understand so bare with me, A receiver has its own sound as well, I have read a few things on Audyssey and MCACC on other forums but it always breaks down to a flame war and not much is explained and of course I'm left in the dark.:scratch: would be so kind as to tell what the difference between these 2 and what makes one better than the other in your opinion.

 

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Thank you Jack.

 

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If you get an AS receiver make sure you do the measurements in a 8 position grid around the primary listening area. If you'd like some help let me know I've done AS(Auddysey) calibration successfully numerous times.

Selecting a receiver is simple. Just get one with the features you want and move on. Most amps handle 4 ohm speakers just fine. If you have a problem(very unlikely) just let us know.

I buy receivers purely on looks/features.

All I need is HDMI repeating and Pre-amp outs.

So I got the cheapest receiver that has both. The HK AVR 247. It works just fine for me and only cost 200 bucks. That's how simple getting a receiver is. Spend your time on the speakers not the receiver. :bigsmile:

Thank you Isiberian, see I like this simple answers, so an AS receiver has the ability of multi-position calibration vs MCACC which is one position. To Jack's point earlier I am not blessed with room acoustics when my daughter lets loose with her head splitting screams in this room the reverb seem to go on forever. So I guess Auddysey will help in toning it down were as MCACC will not do have this right

 

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Maybe you could enlighten me a bit, the room has hard wood floors and the walls are plaster which are bare,and it's shaped like the letter I. so any advice on how to tame this room on the cheap.

 

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I have no problem putting acoustic paneling in this room, The wife has the rest of the house but this room is mine. I just ask for on the cheap for a temporary measure till I can buy the right stuff.