Can you recommend a AVR/Receiver . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited August 2010 in Electronics
Hey Guys,

With my recent move back to 2 Channel and Separates, my Pioneer SC-27 is not being fully utilized for its amplification. I'm looking to buy a cheaper receiver with sound quality that is as good or nearly as good as the SC-27, but with only enough power to handle surround duty (maybe a center channel, but I think I like the setup better with the left and right fronts handling the front stage alone.) Essentially, I just need a receiver for video switchng between PS3 and Xbox 360. Support for the HiRez blu-ray formats is a must.

Would the Pioneer Elite VSX-30 fit the bill? I can't find info on its DACS.

Thanks,

Mike
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2010
    What about onkyo? The 805 is a older unit but better than the newer 806/807/808.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,890
    edited July 2010
    ... what are you going to do with the '27?

    You should come up and hear what the Rogue does with Sunfire Power!:D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ... what are you going to do with the '27?

    You should come up and hear what the Rogue does with Sunfire Power!:D

    I'm selling the SC-27, I think. I will be up there soon buddy. I'm just getting a little reorganized right now.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2010
    I'm thinking this might be good: Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K. The specs are decent. I just need to keep the woman happy. She's become an audio snob from hanging out with me too long and not can't listen to a crummy old receiver. Consequently, I can't just buy some piece of garbage ;) Anyone got any experience with this unit? I'd like to stay under $400 if I can.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,890
    edited July 2010
    Is HDMI a must have?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I'm thinking this might be good: Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K. The specs are decent. I just need to keep the woman happy. She's become an audio snob from hanging out with me too long and not can't listen to a crummy old receiver. Consequently, I can't just buy some piece of garbage ;) Anyone got any experience with this unit? I'd like to stay under $400 if I can.

    If the SC-27 is paid for, why not just keep that?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2010
    Yeah it is paid for. I just thought I could sell it and buy a cheaper replacement while freeing up some "play" money. Unfortunately, I'm thinking the market return may not be worth the effort, especially since I love this frickin' thing. Seriously, the quality and value of this Elite has me liking it as one of my favorite pieces of gear ever . . . and its and AVR!
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Yeah it is paid for. I just thought I could sell it and buy a cheaper replacement while freeing up some "play" money. Unfortunately, I'm thinking the market return may not be worth the effort, especially since I love this frickin' thing. Seriously, the quality and value of this Elite has me liking it as one of my favorite pieces of gear ever . . . and its and AVR!

    I thought from the good 'buzz' around the SC-27 was that it had good DACs, and a decent preamp for an AVR.

    If you stepped down to a different AVR, wouldn't you be giving up some sound quality?

    But, times are tough, if you need to free up some money, by trading 'down' - you do what you gotta do.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited July 2010
    Get a Harmon Kardon 2-Channel amp, then a pre-amp, such as a Sunfire. You'll never get the power you need from an AVR.
    ~Dan

    Projector: Epson 705HD on 106" DaLite
    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
    PS3 and Xbox
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2010
    I personally would say just keep it. The SC line is a great line and I think that even though you may not be using the amp section, the other features as well as that "just in case I need the ice power" is there for back up.

    I think the SQ is great for movies for this AVR, and I personally love it. For music it didn't work for me, but thats just me.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited July 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Hey Guys,

    With my recent move back to 2 Channel and Separates, my Pioneer SC-27 is not being fully utilized for its amplification. I'm looking to buy a cheaper receiver with sound quality that is as good or nearly as good as the SC-27, but with only enough power to handle surround duty (maybe a center channel, but I think I like the setup better with the left and right fronts handling the front stage alone.) Essentially, I just need a receiver for video switchng between PS3 and Xbox 360. Support for the HiRez blu-ray formats is a must.

    Would the Pioneer Elite VSX-30 fit the bill? I can't find info on its DACS.



    Thanks,

    Mike

    If HDMI is not required you could look at an older VSX series elite like the 49TXi or 56TXi. Ive been very happy with mine and they come up used for a good price from time to time.

    Here is a link to the specs on my old reciever. Still a respectable piece of gear for its age.

    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/AV-Receivers/EliteReceivers/VSX-49TXi?tab=B
    "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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  • Krazyz1
    Krazyz1 Posts: 256
    edited August 2010
    CNET reviews are a good start. When you get it narrowed down to a couple choices ask members that own them for 2nd opinion.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    PM me a price on the SC-27 please
    mole'
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2010
    the SC-27 is no longer for sale. It is too bad **** to sell.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited August 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Yeah it is paid for. I just thought I could sell it and buy a cheaper replacement while freeing up some "play" money. Unfortunately, I'm thinking the market return may not be worth the effort, especially since I love this frickin' thing. Seriously, the quality and value of this Elite has me liking it as one of my favorite pieces of gear ever . . . and its and AVR!

    Totally agree. My Elite is now going for $700 less than what I paid a few years ago.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    the SC-27 is no longer for sale. It is too bad **** to sell.

    Good choice...that unit is worth keeping and you would 'lose' too much selling it to really replace it with something you liked as much! If I didn't have one of those Onkyo anvils--which I like....I'd get an SC in the blink of an eye...no hesitation!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited August 2010
    If I had a "do-over" I would buy a sunfire pre/pro and let my amps do the work...as it is now, the 807 does what is needed
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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