Pioneer Elite

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited October 2010 in Electronics
I am looking to get a back up HTR if one of the separates goes out for repairs.

What is the experience with the Pioneer Elite line. They certainly offer more for less....but I do believe that you get what you pay for.

A particular model under $1,000?

thanks
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited October 2010
    I got the SC-27 about 8 months ago and really like it for its SQ (both HT and 2channel) and for the fact that it can be networked. Below is a couple of recent threads that discuss more features and cost of different models that you may find useful.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105853&highlight=elite


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107480&highlight=elite
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited October 2010
    Thanks...I been looking at the 49tx model from 2004 I think....no HDMI....there was one good review on here with some follow ups ups...my best friend swears by his older Elite that was flagship in the day....
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2010
    there's a lot of people here that like their Pioneer Elite AVRs.. Several huge threads of the SC-05/07 and SC-25/27 as well as the other elite AVR models.

    I have a SC-25 and love it for HT and the small amount of music i play on it

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    I love mine no complaints and like it more than my neighbors onkyo and my old yamaha's.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2010
    If it's just a back-up, why not pick up a few years old 5.1 Pioneer Elite HTR? They seem to be built well and very reliable, and I've seen older 5.1 ones go for under $300 in excellent shape.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited October 2010
    great gear. The newer stuff is the ones with the Ice amps that are fantastic. Never have had a problem and would highly recommend.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited October 2010
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    Thanks...I been looking at the 49tx model from 2004 I think....no HDMI....there was one good review on here with some follow ups ups...my best friend swears by his older Elite that was flagship in the day....

    I can recommend the 49TX as I have one. You will not be disappointed. It is a powerful avr and is very dynamic. I don't really miss HDMI. I send video direct to my tv and audio to the avr via digital coaxial cable from my computer. The 49TX and 49TXi are almost identicle.

    Just a couple more thoughts. If you buy this avr,get the calibration microphone,as this was the first elite avr with auto calibration. I like the backlit remote (complete with stylis) as well. Oh and I hope your in shape,it weighs 65lbs.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,317
    edited October 2010
    The 49tx was a break through receiver. It had a very good amp section and held a 4ohm load very well as I ran a full Dynaudio contour series system with one.
    The 49tx is also the first MCACC AIR STUDIO receiver released. It was so damn good and so ahead of it's time.
    It comes with a not so good touch screen remote which if you use a universal remote it's a non point. They went for around 3000.00 if I remember correctly new.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2010
    SC-05/07 and SC-25/27

    Gets my votes...
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2010
    Mine is the heart in my HT. See pics, they are well received AVR's. Get one if you can, the SC-05/07 model or the newer 25/27's should do well.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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