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  • blaznee
    Junior Member
    • Sep 2006
    • 8
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    Rotel or Pioneer?

    Hi guys.. I'm about to buy a new complete HT setup, but I'm really in doubt about which setup to choose.. I have picked out 2 sets that costs the same at my chosen retailer, but specs are quite different..
    The setup will be used for something like 98% movies and 2 % stereo :-)

    Setup 1: Pioneer VSX-AV2AS-S and a Pioneer DVR-545HX-S DVD/HDD-recorder..

    Setup 2: Rotel RSX-1057 and a Marantz DV-6600

    It's being paired with a Sony 50" rear projection tv, CAV Fi-EX front, CAV C30 center, M&K K-4 surrounds and a Sunfire Dominator D-10 sub..

    Which setup would you guys pick? Do I need all the wizardry from the Pioneer? Stuff like autoadjusting room EQ?
    Does the Rotel do video-scaling (can't seem to find a definate answer to that - so I picked a dvd that does scaling)..

    Any comments at all are very welcome..

    /Blaznee
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    • dyazdani
      Ultra Senior Member
      • Oct 2005
      • 7032
      #2
      My first thought is to go with the Rotel, they have always had very good quality, budget minded gear.

      I don't know the specs and features of that particular unit from Pioneer, but I may take a look later today.

      Were you able to audition both at the retailer? If so, which did you prefer?
      Danish
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        • aud19
          Twin Moderator Emeritus
          • Aug 2003
          • 16706
          #3
          If you want sound quality go with Rotel, if you want features go with Pioneer. Have you listened to the two setups with your own ears?

          FYI I know you said 98% movies 2% music but you'll likely be surprised how much more music you start listening to with a quality, musical setup like the Rotel gear
          Jason
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            • blaznee
              Junior Member
              • Sep 2006
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              #4
              I ended up getting the Rotel RSX-1057 at a really nice price, now I'm just waiting for delivery :-)
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                • PewterTA
                  Super Senior Member
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 2900
                  #5
                  Woo hoo, let us know how you like it. I think that was a wise choice. I don't know too many people that use even HALF of the features on most receivers...so to me, one is better to go for sound quality. Enjoy!
                  Digital Audio makes me Happy.
                  -Dan
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