AVR Opinions

curved
curved Posts: 664
edited December 2010 in Electronics
What would the better choice for a new AVR? The things I want are Ethernet capability, 3-D ready, HDMI in/out, iPhone compatible.

1. Pioneer Elite VSX-32

2. HK 3600

3. Anything else in that price range.....I will most likely use my 555 with the front L/R, but not sure if the 545 would be better with this setup or even if the AVR will be powerful enough to power everything through it without needing the external amp. Will be powering the RTi8's.
Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
Pre - Nak CA-5
AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
Center - Polk CSiA4**
Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
BR - LG BD390
Monster HTS1600 Power Center
Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
**Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,317
    edited December 2010
    For your system you got their the Pioneer Elite vsx32 is the perfect match.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited December 2010
    I would have to throw in a vote for the Pioneer VSX-1120K to save you a few bucks. Only real difference is the face (which I actually prefer on the 1120), one year warranty on the 1120K vs two year on the VSX32, and that the Elite has the 12V triggers. But seeing as you have the HTS1600 I'm assuming you don't really NEED the triggers.

    FWIW I plan on replacing my Denon with the 1120K. It can be found for around $450 and has a heck of a lot of stuff packed into it for that kind of price point. Pretty hard to beat IMO
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited December 2010
    +1 on the 1120, I love mine. I looked at the HK 3600 a long time and considered it but went with the pioneer due to price and have been happy with it. Good luck!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2010
    +1, The Pioneer, in particular, is a lot more USER friendly than any HK. But they're both nice sounding receivers...with the HK being a bit 'warmer'.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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