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Huppins via Amazon has Pioneer VSX-834 7.2-Channel AV Receiver on sale for $299.95. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Up to 80W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support
  • MCACC Sound Optimization
  • 4K UHD, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision Support
  • HDMI with Audio Return Channel
  • 4 x HDMI-In / 1 x HDMI-Out
  • Built-In Bluetooth Connectivity
  • GUI On-Screen Display

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7.2-Channel AV Receiver
Pioneer VSX-834

If you are looking for an entry level unit that does 7 channel processing this is about as inexpensive as they come. If you are looking at a Denon, Sony, Onkyo or Yamaha, this could be a better choice.

POWER
Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
Power Output: Watts per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm 2ch Driven)80 W/ch
Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off490 W/0.1 W
Channels7.2
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven)165 W/ch

DECODERS & FORMATS
Digital Core DSP EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
Audio Processing-
Music File Playback192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV Via USB
Dolby AtmosYes
Dolby TrueHDYes
DTS:XYes
DTS Neural:XYes
HDMI SACD Transfer2 Channel
Audio DACs384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4438 (AKM)
iPod Digital Audio-
High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP)2.2
Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizerYes (* Available with future firmware update)
Dolby Digital PlusYes
DTS-HD Master AudioYes
DTS Virtual:XYes

SOUNDFIELD CALIBRATION
Phase ControlYes
MCACC Memory1
EQ Bands9-Band
X-Curve-
Polarity Check-
MCACCYes
Standing Wave Control-
Symmetric EQYes
Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
Auto Subwoofer Crossover Yes

AUDIO FEATURES
Dialog EnhancementYes
Sound Retriever AIR-
Tone ControlMulti
Speaker A/B-
Advanced Sound RetrieverYes
Digital Noise Reduction-
Sound Delay (Lip Sync)Yes
Bi-AmpYes

VIDEO PROCESSING
4K Ultra HD Pass-ThroughYes (HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through)
3-D ReadyYes
HDMI Standby ThroughYes with Input Switch / Last Memory
Video ProcessorYes
Component Video Scaler-
Pure Cinema I/P Converter-
3D Noise Reduction-
4K Ultra HD Video ScalerUltra HD Upscaling
Audio Return ChannelYes
Dolby Vision CompatibleYes
HDMI x.v. ColorYes
Video Converter to HDMIYes

CONNECTIVITY
HDMI Input / Output4 In (Rear) / 1 Out
Wi-Fi Built-In-
Digital Audio Inputs / Output2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1)
Headphone OutputYes
AM/FM PresetsAM/FM Tuner 40 Presets

WARRANTY
Warranty1 Year Parts & Labor

DIMENSIONS
W x H x D (inches) Wi-Fi Antenna's Up-
Weight17.6 lbs.
W x H x D (inches)17-1/8 x 5-13/16 x 12-5/8 inches


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I suggest you look at all the firmware updates for both brands. Onkyo has been much more supportive than denon over the same period. Also, the denon products are more expensive to start, and you have to add upcharges for their app or software licenses for their other products.

the bankruptcy was a result of onkyo selling of their assets. since they no longer owned any assets, they dissolved the old holding company. nothing more than a legal filing. a lot of people make that same incorrect assumption since they don't know the correct history.
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It includes the calibration microphone to do the setup
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Onkyo was sold to voxx (they own Klipsch, jamo and other brands including the onkyo sister brand pioneer). Backed by a much more stable company now, their support has stepped up dramatically with several firmware updates issued for their newer models.
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09-29-2023 at 05:13 PM.
09-29-2023 at 05:13 PM.
This is pretty much an Onkyo under the Pioneer label. Not a fan of the cheap clip binding posts for the speakers except the front 2. 4 ohm compatible a plus for amp quality. Price is right, though future support from Onkyo is in question.
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09-29-2023 at 06:42 PM.
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No mic, no like. Wink

I'm sure it's OK, but I would want a mic to be included for speaker setup and this one doesn't seem to have one.
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No mic, no like. Wink

I'm sure it's OK, but I would want a mic to be included for speaker setup and this one doesn't seem to have one.

It includes the calibration microphone to do the setup
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Quote from SeventiesVet :
This is pretty much an Onkyo under the Pioneer label. Not a fan of the cheap clip binding posts for the speakers except the front 2. 4 ohm compatible a plus for amp quality. Price is right, though future support from Onkyo is in question.

Onkyo was sold to voxx (they own Klipsch, jamo and other brands including the onkyo sister brand pioneer). Backed by a much more stable company now, their support has stepped up dramatically with several firmware updates issued for their newer models.
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Quote from fourml8r :
Onkyo was sold to voxx (they own Klipsch, jamo and other brands including the onkyo sister brand pioneer). Backed by a much more stable company now, their support has stepped up dramatically with several firmware updates issued for their newer models.
Onkyo filed for bankruptcy in 2022 following takeover by PAC and Sharp. Support, quality, and consistency questions still exist with this unstable history, IMO. It remains to be seen. But my next receiver will likely be a Denon in this price range.
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Onkyo filed for bankruptcy in 2022 following takeover by PAC and Sharp. Support, quality, and consistency questions still exist with this unstable history, IMO. It remains to be seen. But my next receiver will likely be a Denon in this price range.

I suggest you look at all the firmware updates for both brands. Onkyo has been much more supportive than denon over the same period. Also, the denon products are more expensive to start, and you have to add upcharges for their app or software licenses for their other products.

the bankruptcy was a result of onkyo selling of their assets. since they no longer owned any assets, they dissolved the old holding company. nothing more than a legal filing. a lot of people make that same incorrect assumption since they don't know the correct history.
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Quote from fourml8r :
It includes the calibration microphone to do the setup
Nice, and thanks for the correction. I thought I searched for that.

Looks like it has ARC, but not EARC per the back of the unit and Amazon's Q&A.

Side note: I want to upgrade, but my ~2007 non-HDMI Yamaha just won't die. With streamers like Apple TV and MAX supporting the old Dolby Digital (non-"plus") format over SPDIF, and $20 ONN devices supposedly supporting DD+ to DD transcoding, I'll keep waiting.
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Nice, and thanks for the correction. I thought I searched for that.

Looks like it has ARC, but not EARC per the back of the unit and Amazon's Q&A.

Side note: I want to upgrade, but my ~2007 non-HDMI Yamaha just won't die. With streamers like Apple TV and MAX supporting the old Dolby Digital (non-"plus") format over SPDIF, and $20 ONN devices supposedly supporting DD+ to DD transcoding, I'll keep waiting.

It's always a difficult call when to upgrade. Since your working setup (with some additions) meets your needs then no point for you to upgrade now.
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This or the Denon AVR-S970H that goes on sale for $400 occasionally?
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This or the Denon AVR-S970H that goes on sale for $400 occasionally?

Fairly similar. Denon has 10w more power (doubt anyone could pick that out in an A/B comparison) and more inputs. If you need more inputs then the $100 difference may be worth it. Don't forget to add in the upcharge if you want to use the audyssey app.
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Fairly similar. Denon has 10w more power (doubt anyone could pick that out in an A/B comparison) and more inputs. If you need more inputs then the $100 difference may be worth it. Don't forget to add in the upcharge if you want to use the audyssey app.

Thanks for the reply. Just noticed this only has ARC vs eARC for the S970. I wonder if the compression is noticable.
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