I keep seeing VSX-1121 is basically a VSX-52 or 53

LesH
LesH Posts: 77
edited December 2011 in Electronics
Since the 1121 does not have ice amps, I really don't know where people get that the 1121 and the 52 are the same.

I should call up a few stores to see what I can get the 52 in-store today. Otherwise I am just going to buy the 1121 online today. I'm just running polk monitor series speakers, so saving a few $$ and just getting the 1121 for $400 bucks today sounds pretty good.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited November 2011
    THe VSX-52 doesn't have ICE either. Not sure why they wouldn't be considered comparible. Although, the 52/53 does have some features that are nice, such as airplay. My SC-37 doesn't even have that.
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • LesH
    LesH Posts: 77
    edited November 2011
    Wow, so it is the SCs that only have ICE amps? Good to know. I've been teetering between an Elite, regular pioneer or onkyo 809 for some time. Looks like I'll just be picking up whatever is cheapest today just to finally get something.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited November 2011
    Yea go with the elites, stay away from the 57 unless you wanna spend extra for very little. If you can find a 35/37 either open box or new, you can get them from under 1k, which is better then spending 2100 on the 57 for pretty much just "air play"
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • bglinkerman
    bglinkerman Posts: 15
    edited December 2011
    Just for kicks-and-giggles I emailed Pioneer to see what they would tell me the difference is between these two receivers and this is what they replied:
    Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

    The difference between the VSX-1121 and the VSX-52 is:

    The VSX-52 will offer:
    Minimum Advertised Price $900.00 ? VSX-1121 is $800.00
    2 year warranty
    12 Volt trigger

    In addition, one thing they didn't mention (because I called it out in my email to them) is that the 1121 has a glossy black piano finish and the 52 has a hairline aluminum finish.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    Picked up an open box VSX-52 for my dad for $450 the other day. Sounds pretty good...he's been waiting to upgrade his VSX-39 for EVER.
    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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  • GZ
    GZ Posts: 343
    edited December 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    Picked up an open box VSX-52 for my dad for $450 the other day.

    Great find!!!!
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    Getting the SC-35 for $100 more open box was a great find too :)
    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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