Pioneer SC-05 for VM30's

JuanR
JuanR Posts: 718
edited January 2010 in Electronics
Two things:

1. What do you think about buying a used, but excellent condition Pioneer SC-05 for $700.00.
2. Using that AVR to power the VM30 Fronts, VM20 Center and VM10 Surrounds. This AVR should make this series sound good ...right?

Thanks

Juan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited December 2009
    The price is right and will power your speakers perfectly. Go for it.
    Dan
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited December 2009
    Just woundering what sub your using.You sould be very happy with the Pioneer. Have you had the VMs very long. My VMs are getting better all the time,even after beating on them for over a year with mainly music. Keep us updated on how the O5 works out.Thanks.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2009
    Try 500-600, new they were going for 700-800. I would try to lower price just a tad. If not you can get the new SC-25 now in your price range.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    I'd say go for it. They retailed for $1800 despite selling discounted for $700 but still a great value.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2009
    +1 the 05 is certainly worth it at that price and should sound good with that speaker set.

    cnh
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited December 2009
    Jimmy, I have had the VM30's for a couple of months now, they are currently being powered by a crappy Sony HTIB receiver. I had the VM10's since March. I am actually looking for a single VM20 to complete the set. I will be using a Csi5 center until I find that VM20. As for the sub I will be using a DSW microPRO 2000 (which I will be borrowing from my Theater room which has the Lsi25 setup). I only use the Theater room on a limited basis --even though it has lots of toys :).

    SherardP - you have a FANTASTIC Setup!

    Another choice I may have is to go with a B&K AVR-507 instead of the Pioneer SC-05. A guy is selling one on Audiogon (happens to be here in Chicago) but is asking $1095. A little 2 much for my budget but putting that aside WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

    Thanks

    Juan
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited December 2009
    I noticed the SC25 at Bestbuy for 999.00. Ice amp with full warrenty would be what I would choose.My Pioneer 1018 just went back.The thing just shut down and would not reset.I'm calling it the 5 song melt down. The place I bought it at gave me loner,so were still rocken.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2009
    JuanR wrote: »

    SherardP - you have a FANTASTIC Setup!

    Another choice I may have is to go with a B&K AVR-507 instead of the Pioneer SC-05. A guy is selling one on Audiogon (happens to be here in Chicago) but is asking $1095. A little 2 much for my budget but putting that aside WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

    Thanks

    Juan

    Thanks Juan.
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited December 2009
    jim farrell wrote: »
    I noticed the SC25 at Bestbuy for 999.00.

    I managed to nab one for that price but it seems the sale is over and has gone back up.

    With that said, the SC-25 is one serious AVR. The sound quality it outputs has drastically changed the way my system sounds. Even with my modest speakers in the main room, it has managed to absolutely floor me. The surround sound performance is superb and as far as two channel it has completely woken up my fronts driving them down to frequencies that I didn't even know they were capable of, effortlessly.

    I also love how it will stream music from any of the computers in the house as well as tons of internet streams and Sirius.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2009
    Time for you to join Mantis's ICE club? Mostly owners of Elite ICE amp powered AVRs.

    cnh
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited December 2009
    JuanR wrote: »
    Jimmy, I have had the VM30's for a couple of months now, they are currently being powered by a crappy Sony HTIB receiver. I had the VM10's since March. I am actually looking for a single VM20 to complete the set. I will be using a Csi5 center until I find that VM20. As for the sub I will be using a DSW microPRO 2000 (which I will be borrowing from my Theater room which has the Lsi25 setup). I only use the Theater room on a limited basis --even though it has lots of toys :).

    SherardP - you have a FANTASTIC Setup!

    Another choice I may have is to go with a B&K AVR-507 instead of the Pioneer SC-05. A guy is selling one on Audiogon (happens to be here in Chicago) but is asking $1095. A little 2 much for my budget but putting that aside WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

    Thanks

    Juan

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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited December 2009
    How did I miss that SC-25 sale? ARGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
    I wish I would have known about it :(
    Anybody have buyers remorse? Let me know.

    Thanks
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited December 2009
    Check out FIXIT in regards to the 507.It may have good componts for guts,but older technogoly.Could not see any HDMI,fuzzy.
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited December 2009
    FIXIT??? not sure what you mean Jimmy :)
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited December 2009
    Its a sight on yahoo.It just a problem solving forum.In a nut-shell the 507 does not decode.
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited December 2009
    JuanR wrote: »
    How did I miss that SC-25 sale? ARGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
    I wish I would have known about it :(
    Anybody have buyers remorse? Let me know.

    Thanks

    Not in the slightest bit, I honestly could not be happier.
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited December 2009
    Thats cool mutelight...next time spread the word my man.....Let me know how you like it. I still am debating on the B&K 507 and a Pioneer SC-05(or yours if I find out where you keep it :)).
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2010
    JuanR wrote: »
    Thats cool mutelight...next time spread the word my man.....Let me know how you like it. I still am debating on the B&K 507 and a Pioneer SC-05(or yours if I find out where you keep it :)).

    I made a thread about it the day I bought it.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93521

    Love every minute listening to it.
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited January 2010
    I remember that thread...I did go over to the BB website and did not see that special. I'm wondering if that was just something in your area (region specific)? Now i'm really scratching my head....

    Anyway, good pickup mutelight. I am waiting for the gentleman to make up his mind on the B&K 507 offer (should know today), if that doesnt go through i'm going to shop around for a Pioneer SC series.
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2010
    There were a few people on AVSForum who managed to get it for that price who were all in different states. Did the Best Buy you went to have a Magnolia? The website never changed price and there we no ads anywhere for the special, just the lower price reflected on the tag under the receiver, on the shelf.
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited January 2010
    I just checked the prices on the website...that explains it. Anyway, I have a local person here that is asking $900 for his SC-07. If I can talk him down a little I will probably jump on it. The guy with the B7K AVR 507 S2 has not called to confirm the sale, I think he is having second thoughts on selling it. But it will probably boil down to either of these two receivers.
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