Pioneer Elite Watts/Channel

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Am I understanding correctly the watts/channel specs for my Pioneer VSX-94TXH that it provides 140w no matter what the set up, 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1? What am I missing? If this is not true, then what are the specs? Thanks
Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
Front: Rti12's
Center: Csi A6
Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
APC H15
Power cords by Pepster, Morrow MA4 IC's, AQ Midnight, AQ Chocolate HDMI's[/SIZE]
The rest is TBD.
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  • Posts: 15,251
    edited August 2009
    Its called Google.

    "Power output was generous in 2- and 1-channel tests, and the 94TXH was happy enough driving 4-ohm loads. With 5 and 7 channels driven, and its clamping circuitry in full effect, it fell well short of 100 watts per channel"

    http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/2635/pioneer-elite-vsx-94txh-av-receiver-specifications-and-conclusions-page2.html
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  • Posts: 635
    edited August 2009
    Google??? Never heard of it.....Yes, I found the same report, just missed that statement about the watts. Thanks anyway.
    Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
    Front: Rti12's
    Center: Csi A6
    Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
    Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
    APC H15
    Power cords by Pepster, Morrow MA4 IC's, AQ Midnight, AQ Chocolate HDMI's[/SIZE]
    The rest is TBD.
  • Posts: 1,449
    edited August 2009
    mufsoman wrote: »
    Am I understanding correctly the watts/channel specs for my Pioneer VSX-94TXH that it provides 140w no matter what the set up, 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1? What am I missing? If this is not true, then what are the specs? Thanks

    They never output what they say per channel. So now, I use my Pio '94 as a pre amp and I am using Carver 1.5t's amps on all my speakers. I was supprised when the tone on the '94 got warmer with the carver's.

    Bill
  • Posts: 635
    edited August 2009
    bsoko2 - Thanks for the feedback. I'm hoping to upgrade to some amps in the future when the funds are available. And by the way, great set up. I looked at your System Showcase. I'll be posting mine soon too. Thanks again
    Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
    Front: Rti12's
    Center: Csi A6
    Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
    Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
    APC H15
    Power cords by Pepster, Morrow MA4 IC's, AQ Midnight, AQ Chocolate HDMI's[/SIZE]
    The rest is TBD.

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