Pioneer elite rec?

Pepi28
Pepi28 Posts: 248
edited January 2009 in Electronics
Does anyone have an opinion on the new Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH receiver. I was thinking about purchasing it for it's HD audio capabilities and was wondering if any one hear has any experience or knowledge with them.
58" Samsung Plasma (on wall)(calibrated)
LSi15's front (modded xo's)
LSic center
LSiFX's sides
LSi7's rears
Sunfire Sig. 600 amp for 15's
Sunfire Sig. Cinema for C,S&R
Sony ES 3000 pre/pro
SVS 2039 PC Plus sub 12.3 (16hz tune)
PS3
Wii
Signal and Audioquest ic's
12 awg monster speaker-cable (bi-wired)
Belkin PF60 power conditioner
Monster power conditioner for sub
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2008
    I have the SC-07 in my setup and its a pretty darn good AVR. Awesome sound processing and it runs cool to touch with the ICEamps. Being that youre in NY, I suggest you give valueelectronics.com a call and talk to Rob. Great guy and a forum sponsor for AVS. I paid less than 1700 for my SC-07.
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  • Pepi28
    Pepi28 Posts: 248
    edited November 2008
    I was looking at the VSX just for its processor side. I dont have any use for its amp's since I am pretty much set on power (see signature).
    58" Samsung Plasma (on wall)(calibrated)
    LSi15's front (modded xo's)
    LSic center
    LSiFX's sides
    LSi7's rears
    Sunfire Sig. 600 amp for 15's
    Sunfire Sig. Cinema for C,S&R
    Sony ES 3000 pre/pro
    SVS 2039 PC Plus sub 12.3 (16hz tune)
    PS3
    Wii
    Signal and Audioquest ic's
    12 awg monster speaker-cable (bi-wired)
    Belkin PF60 power conditioner
    Monster power conditioner for sub
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,236
    edited November 2008
    The 01 is fantastic. Search in here under my name and find rave reviews about the 01 you will. I dig this entry level receiver for Elite. It's so much better then last years model. It now has full built in Processing. It's well rounded and would make a nice preamp.It has a nice warmth to it. I think you'll dig it.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Pepi28
    Pepi28 Posts: 248
    edited November 2008
    Thanks for the input Mantis, I think I am going to buy the 01 this weekend. As long as the wife doesn't **** too much of course.
    58" Samsung Plasma (on wall)(calibrated)
    LSi15's front (modded xo's)
    LSic center
    LSiFX's sides
    LSi7's rears
    Sunfire Sig. 600 amp for 15's
    Sunfire Sig. Cinema for C,S&R
    Sony ES 3000 pre/pro
    SVS 2039 PC Plus sub 12.3 (16hz tune)
    PS3
    Wii
    Signal and Audioquest ic's
    12 awg monster speaker-cable (bi-wired)
    Belkin PF60 power conditioner
    Monster power conditioner for sub
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2008
    Pepi28 wrote: »
    Thanks for the input Mantis, I think I am going to buy the 01 this weekend. As long as the wife doesn't **** too much of course.

    OOOOOOOH youre in trouble...............! Let us know your thoughts, I think you'll like it. If you cant find a good price check out the vendor I mentioned.
    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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  • Falcon01
    Falcon01 Posts: 89
    edited January 2009
    Hi Mantis. First time poster. I stumbled upon this thread while doing a search on the VSX01 and finally found someone that seems to really know this receiver.

    I have a question for you since you seem to really know this receiver. Is the quality as good as previous Pioneer Elite receivers? My concern is that this is their lowest end in the Elite line and I worry they may have really cut some corners to get it down to this price.

    I'm currently looking at either the VSX01 or the Marantz SR5003 to go with my Paradigm monitor 7's, matching center channel (CC370 I think?) and I currently use Polk RTi4's in the back. At the moment I have a 5.1 setup but will be getting 2 more speakers to complete the 7.1 in the very near future. I was thinking about RTiA1's.

    With your experience would you definitely recommend the VSX01? Have you heard the Marantz SR 5003 or heard any feedback? I know Marantz is generally top quality but this is their entry-level receiver with the Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD decoders so I'm worried they may have also cut a few corners also as in maybe the DAC's or something.

    Any help, information or advice would be GREATLY appreciated from anyone here.

    Thank you in advance.
    Pioneer 50" Plasma (PDP 5080 HD)
    Pioneer Elite VSX-01
    Panasonic BD35
    PS3
    Monster MP HTS1600 Power Conditioner
    Paradigm Monitor 7's v3 (Front)
    Paradigm CC370 v3 (Center)
    Paradigm ADP 370's v2 (Surround)
    Polk Audio Rti4's (Back)
    Paradigm PW 2100 V2 (Sub)

    Coming Soon: 5 channel or 7 channel amp.
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