I can't stand it anymore, I must upgrade from the Sony STR-DA3ES receiver.
I've narrowed it down to the Denon 4306 or the Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi.
I don't see that I would get anything extra (that I need) from the Denon that is worth the extra $500 it would cost to get it from an authorized dealer ($1999 + tax from the "Home Theater Store" that is 15 minutes away). I can get the Pioneer Elite 84 from "Star Power" or "Best Buy Magnolia" for ~$1500, but they will have to order it (so no immediate gratification).
I'm ready for any and all advice (data driven or subjective/aesthetic reasons). For example, I've read that the Pioneer Elite 74 dropped to only 52 Watts per channel when driving a 6.1 system, but I like the THX certification of the Pioneer Elite and hope that the 84 model won't have the same power issues. The Denon model with THX certification is out of my price range.
What do y'all think? Thanks in advance for any and all comments.
ChiefKeefe
I've narrowed it down to the Denon 4306 or the Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi.
I don't see that I would get anything extra (that I need) from the Denon that is worth the extra $500 it would cost to get it from an authorized dealer ($1999 + tax from the "Home Theater Store" that is 15 minutes away). I can get the Pioneer Elite 84 from "Star Power" or "Best Buy Magnolia" for ~$1500, but they will have to order it (so no immediate gratification).
I'm ready for any and all advice (data driven or subjective/aesthetic reasons). For example, I've read that the Pioneer Elite 74 dropped to only 52 Watts per channel when driving a 6.1 system, but I like the THX certification of the Pioneer Elite and hope that the 84 model won't have the same power issues. The Denon model with THX certification is out of my price range.
What do y'all think? Thanks in advance for any and all comments.
ChiefKeefe
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