Swap my processor for a receiver?

DaveHo
DaveHo Posts: 3,529
edited May 2014 in Electronics
Currently have an Onkyo PR-SC885. Good processor in the day but is lacking newer correction processing & getting pretty long in the tooth at this point. Considering swapping it for a Pioneer SC-1523K. I would continue to use my Aragon 8008x3 to drive the front sound stage but would power the rear & sides surrounds from the Pioneer instead of the Outlaw 770 I'm currently using. I haven't had a receiver in 30 years. What's the consensus? Upgrade from my Onkyo or a lateral move? Note that I do not currently have separate 2 channel rig, but will say that I have overall been happy with the Onkyo when it comes to 2 channel performance.

-Dave
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,529
    edited May 2014
    Nobody? Well I guess I'll find out & report back. Amazon has the 1523 for $800 so I pulled the trigger. I think my overall plan is to give this a shot & if I'm happy with the home theater performance I'll pick up a 2 channel pre with ht bypass to step up my 2 channel game.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited May 2014
    Sounds like a good plan, lots of good preamps on the market these days with HT Bypass...
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