Pioneer Elite SC-07 Refurbs on Ebay

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
edited October 2011 in Electronics
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-SC-07-Receiver-7-1-Ch-ICEpowr-140W-Brand-New-1-Year-Store-Warranty-/150668046219#ht_1275wt_710

So I've been interested in Elite receivers, given all the great press, but I can't shell out the 2k necessary for a new one. That's 2-channel type money...:razz:

Anyway, is 799 a good deal for one of these SC-07 refurbs? They come with a one year warranty. What huge improvements, if any, happened between the 07, 27, and 37???

Thanks, (mantis, where you at?):smile:

Cheers,

Ben
2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2011
    3d sc35 $750 = good returns on the used market
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,981
    edited October 2011
    I payed 1K for my SC-07 a couple years ago..
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited October 2011
    799 is a wonderful price to pay for a killer receiver. No one really cares about 3D at all. Hardly anyone even asks about it. People who have 3D gear could care less about using it.

    The SC-07 is one hell of a receiver and for 799 your getting something that is fantastic and was 2200.00 new just a few years ago.

    I can speak first hand I still own mine.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,324
    edited October 2011
    Great deal and I just bid on one!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2011
    Keep an eye out for the SC-35 that has been popping up on Costco.com for $749. It's a better deal IMO.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited October 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    799 is a wonderful price to pay for a killer receiver. No one really cares about 3D at all. Hardly anyone even asks about it. People who have 3D gear could care less about using it.

    The SC-07 is one hell of a receiver and for 799 your getting something that is fantastic and was 2200.00 new just a few years ago.

    I can speak first hand I still own mine.

    Thanks for the input, Dan. Is it worth a few hundred more for a 37, knowing that I don't care about 3d???

    what about a 27 for 949???

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-SC-27-Receiver-new-box-/190582575580?pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item2c5f9b51dc#ht_887wt_1139
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2011
    Whats the diff in sound quality in regards to the 07 compared to the 05 or 27/25 35/37 ? If theres nothing then $799 seems way overpriced for out of date tech when you can buy a sc35 for $750 shipped .Even if you dont care less about 3D its still good to have so it will hold its price longer for when one decided to take another step up the ladder
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited October 2011
    From what i've read if you don't need 3d, the 07 in theory will be better than the 35. I know it used Wolfson dac's and has a few other differences, but is a better AVR overall. I love my 35 and have been very happy with it though.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2011
    SQ is pretty much equal across the board.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    i paid $13xx for my SC-07 new 14 months ago.

    sold my SC-07 for $700

    then got 2 new SC-35 for $7xx a pop......

    Costco has a killer deal on SC-35 for $750 shipped
    mole'
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited October 2011
    I would agree that the sound quality is comparable. I would chose a newer model just due to the warranty itself. Are the refurbs on ebay coming from Pioneer? Remember, only Pioneer Elites sold in authorized brick & mortar stores are eligible for warranty.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited October 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Are the refurbs on ebay coming from Pioneer? Remember, only Pioneer Elites sold in authorized brick & mortar stores are eligible for warranty.

    The warranty is from the ebay seller, not Pioneer. This seller has 3000 feedbacks at 100%.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited October 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    The warranty is from the ebay seller, not Pioneer. This seller has 3000 feedbacks at 100%.
    Gotcha.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • digitalvideo
    digitalvideo Posts: 983
    edited October 2011
    I haven't been reading up on the latest Pioneer products i.e. bd players and recievers on specific numbers and features. Is the SC35 a upgrade and superior over the SC07?
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  • EDUBAG
    EDUBAG Posts: 403
    edited October 2011
    sc-35 @750 shipped, costco would be the better deal. full factory warranty, not refurb, etc. i purchased a sc-25 open box at best buy, no mic or remote for 550. so there is always that possibility.

    good luck
    HT:
    POLK AUDIO RTI4 FRONTS
    CSI3 CENTER
    DEF TECH PROMONITOR800 SURROUNDS
    PSW 125 SUB
    PIONEER ELITE AVR23TXH AVR
    APPLE TV 160GB
    PANASONIC BLURAY PLAYER
    50" PANASONIC PLASMA TCP50C2

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    KEF R300 THREE WAY BOOKSHELF GLOSS PIANO BLACK
    ROTEL RC 990BX PRE
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,371
    edited October 2011
    My local Best Buy has the SC-35 on clearance for $799. I'm very tempted, but like most things I don't have a need for it at all. Just want to hear what all the fuss is about, I guess.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,324
    edited October 2011
    Keep in mind they sell new and refurb and specify in the listing. They are a very solid seller...I bought my current Pioneer AVR from them.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,324
    edited October 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-SC-07-Receiver-7-1-Ch-ICEpowr-140W-Brand-New-1-Year-Store-Warranty-/150668046219#ht_1275wt_710

    So I've been interested in Elite receivers, given all the great press, but I can't shell out the 2k necessary for a new one. That's 2-channel type money...:razz:

    Anyway, is 799 a good deal for one of these SC-07 refurbs? They come with a one year warranty. What huge improvements, if any, happened between the 07, 27, and 37???

    Thanks, (mantis, where you at?):smile:

    Cheers,

    Ben

    The one in your link is brand new, not a refurb.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited October 2011
    Conradicles wrote: »
    The one in your link is brand new, not a refurb.

    You sure?
    Item condition: Manufacturer refurbished

    Hey did you make an offer??? If the seller accepts, let me know what you got him down to...:biggrin:


    EDIT: actually, under ebay's item condition and item specifics it says manufacturer refurb, but in the description it says brand new. hmm.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,324
    edited October 2011
    My "lowball" offer was not accepted:redface:

    I've been reserching these models and I may just pull the trigger on the SC-05...I think it will be fine for my small room and speakers.
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