Pio SC-07 Best Price

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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited May 2009
    ViperZ wrote: »
    01, 9130 and 1018 are pretty much the same receiver (some will argue that adding 12V trigger, THX sticker and Elite sticker is worth extra couple hundred bucks).

    You forgot the ICE amp. I have not owned any of these but I am pretty sure the 1018 does not belong in this group, can't say about the 01 and 9130. The 1018 is a great AVR at its price and intended market, but I think it's an apple to oranges thing comparing it to the Elites.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    You forgot the ICE amp. I have not owned any of these but I am pretty sure the 1018 does not belong in this group, can't say about the 01 and 9130. The 1018 is a great AVR at its price and intended market, but I think it's an apple to oranges thing comparing it to the Elites.

    ICE amp is only used in SC 05 and SC 07 from Pioneer line-up and quite frankly I cannot afford it at this point in time. 01 and 03 use "regular" class A/B amplifiers.
    If you do the research, you will see that 1018, 01 and 9130 are the same receiver +/- some small features, but the internals, front panels, rear panels, including the Class A/B amp are exactly the same.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited May 2009
    Sorry even though you quoted reno I read it as though it pertained to the whole thread "Pio SC-07 Best Price" and mufsoman's question as to "I have a Pioneer VSX-0094TXH. Is there any advantage to upgrading to a SC-07?"

    I think the 01 used Wolfson WM8728 DAC and since the DAC used in the 1018 is not listed I am assuming (I know bad thing to do) it was using a cheaper one. I guess I would need to listen to a 1018 beside a THX Select2 01 Elite before I could compare the sound, regardless of what is in them.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    Sorry even though you quoted reno I read it as though it pertained to the whole thread "Pio SC-07 Best Price" and mufsoman's question as to "I have a Pioneer VSX-0094TXH. Is there any advantage to upgrading to a SC-07?"

    I think the 01 used Wolfson WM8728 DAC and since the DAC used in the 1018 is not listed I am assuming (I know bad thing to do) it was using a cheaper one. I guess I would need to listen to a 1018 beside a THX Select2 01 Elite before I could compare the sound, regardless of what is in them.

    I finally decided to get 03 :). It's 499 USD in the Michigan store, which is the closest one to Toronto. Would make about 735 CDN after shipping and taxes, all included.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2009
    ViperZ wrote: »
    I finally decided to get 03 :). It's 499 USD in the Michigan store, which is the closest one to Toronto. Would make about 735 CDN after shipping and taxes, all included.

    Decided on 03 and put a local offer on Onkyo TX-SR805... We'll see... :p
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2009
    I'm sure you'll be happy with either of those recievers. I am definatley happy with my Pioneer regardless of not having ICE amps.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • Pedler
    Pedler Posts: 95
    edited May 2009
    ViperZ wrote: »
    I finally decided to get 03 :). It's 499 USD in the Michigan store, which is the closest one to Toronto. Would make about 735 CDN after shipping and taxes, all included.

    Rough guess.. It's a good price in Canada for the 03.
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