Sony STR DG 920 my weaklink?

WGDB
WGDB Posts: 162
edited January 2011 in Forum Testing Area
Hey, new guy on the block - just a question - when I bought my Sony STRDG 920 AVR a few years back I was looking for a starter system for both Theater and Music. Since I've upgraded with an array of Polk monitor speakers and PSW125 - I'm thinking the Sony 920 can't drive the new speakers to the best of their capabilities - My sound is okay, just not over the the top. I've been looking at some Elite series Pioneer AVR's - anyone have any advice or thoughts?
Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
Bedroom Rig~Sony STRDG-920, Polk Monitor 60 fronts, Polk RM6750 Satellites and Sub, Panasonic DMP-BD85
Rabbit Hole Rig~Yamaha CA1010, Yamaha CT1010, Polk SDA 2A's, Teac A1500 R2R
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    It would be a significant upgrade...guaranteed..
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • WGDB
    WGDB Posts: 162
    edited January 2011
    Thanks - I had auditioned a pioneer VSX 32 with Polk TSI's and a PSW10 last week. Sounded good at the audition room acoustics. Probably going this direction as soon as Mama's on the same page.
    Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
    Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
    Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
    Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
    iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
    Bedroom Rig~Sony STRDG-920, Polk Monitor 60 fronts, Polk RM6750 Satellites and Sub, Panasonic DMP-BD85
    Rabbit Hole Rig~Yamaha CA1010, Yamaha CT1010, Polk SDA 2A's, Teac A1500 R2R
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    I wouldnt pair the PSW10 with that setup, it's subpar at best. Get a PSW505 off newegg for 199 and be happy with the bass. I see you already have a PSW125, which is much better than the PSW10.

    The VSX32 (aka 1120) is a very good receiver. I just set up an 1120 the other night and it was pretty neat. The sound was very good.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • WGDB
    WGDB Posts: 162
    edited January 2011
    To nguyendot - I'm going to keep the speakers and upgrade the receiver to Pioneer - the auditioned Pioneer had the PSW10 hooked to it. I love the PSW 125.
    Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
    Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
    Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
    Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
    iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
    Bedroom Rig~Sony STRDG-920, Polk Monitor 60 fronts, Polk RM6750 Satellites and Sub, Panasonic DMP-BD85
    Rabbit Hole Rig~Yamaha CA1010, Yamaha CT1010, Polk SDA 2A's, Teac A1500 R2R
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  • WGDB
    WGDB Posts: 162
    edited January 2011
    ananymouse - as far as I can tell strdg920 has no preamped outputs except for the sub.
    Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
    Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
    Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
    Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
    iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
    Bedroom Rig~Sony STRDG-920, Polk Monitor 60 fronts, Polk RM6750 Satellites and Sub, Panasonic DMP-BD85
    Rabbit Hole Rig~Yamaha CA1010, Yamaha CT1010, Polk SDA 2A's, Teac A1500 R2R
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Well the VSX-32 will also come with pre-outs. If you ever want to upgrade in the future it will allow you to do so as well.
    Retire the Sony or Craigslist it.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    +1, lose the SONY. Only Sony ES Receivers are worth looking at and now, only the higher end of that line, as the entry models have lost their weight and power?

    Pioneer a great choice in that price range!

    If you can't sell the Sony, Karma it..sure someone could use an amp for their garage?

    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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  • WGDB
    WGDB Posts: 162
    edited January 2011
    I agree - the Sony's going away.... soon
    Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
    Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
    Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
    Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
    iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
    Bedroom Rig~Sony STRDG-920, Polk Monitor 60 fronts, Polk RM6750 Satellites and Sub, Panasonic DMP-BD85
    Rabbit Hole Rig~Yamaha CA1010, Yamaha CT1010, Polk SDA 2A's, Teac A1500 R2R
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited January 2011
    How does one post but don't have any posts?
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    How does one post but don't have any posts?

    Looks as if he's posting in the testing area which does not affect post count.
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