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Adorama has
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for
$749.
Shipping is free.
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Key Features:- Dirac Live Room Correction
- HDMI 2.1
- Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience
- 9 Channels of onboard amplification with 11.2-Channel Processing
- 120-watts/per channel
- Imax Enhanced
- Powered Zone 2/Zone 3 Audio
- Bi-directional Bluetooth with aptX HD
Includes:- Pioneer Home Audio Elite VSX-LX505 120W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
- RC-974R Remote Controller with 2x AAA Batteries
- Speaker Setup Microphone
- DAB/FM Antenna
- Indoor FM Antenna
- AM Loop Antenna
- Power Cord
- User Manual
- Pioneer Home Audio 3 Year limited Warranty
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Pioneer 505 - $749
Dirac full bandwidth is included - $0
Dirac microphone is included - $0
Total - $749
Denon 3800 - $1000
Dirac full bandwidth is $349
Dirac microphone is $100
Total - $1449
So the price difference is $700, not $500. Options almost double the Denon price when making an equal comparison.
Differences are power rating 120w for Pioneer vs 105w for Denon. Sometime in 2024 Denon will add a Dirac bass control module (Not available on the Pioneer but adds another $499 for multi sub version). Or you may choose another type of sub EQ if you desire and not use this module at all.
Bang for the buck, you will have a hard time finding better performance than this Pioneer for the same money.
Running a rp-504c, rp-8000f ii, and various in ceiling speakers. 5.2.2 setup.
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Mini-LED is going to be my next living room TV, but I'm going to wait another few years, after the technology mature a bit.
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I currently have a Denon AVR-S760H with a 5.2.2 setup (front heights on-wall about 4 feet above L/Rs). All speakers (with the exception of my surrounds) are what I'd consider mid-range. Certainly not high end but definitely not low end either. Would I benefit much from this receiver in terms of SQ and overall balance/performance? It's paired via eARC with a newly purchased A80L if that makes any difference. I may add speakers down the line but not for at least 2-3 years. Just wondering if the sound/experience would be better than the Denon and if Dirac is superior to Audyssey. Think it's worth the swap/selling the Denon on ebay/Craigslist?
I should add that my surrounds are, by far, the weak point in my system. Little Cambridge Minx Mini 12s as my wife didn't want anything larger. Wondering if the universal crossover set at 80hz would be too much for them. If this would indeed be a big improvement however, I may be able to convince her to go with some bigger/better surrounds
TIA for any advice!
I currently have a Denon AVR-S760H with a 5.2.2 setup (front heights on-wall about 4 feet above L/Rs). All speakers (with the exception of my surrounds) are what I'd consider mid-range. Certainly not high end but definitely not low end either. Would I benefit much from this receiver in terms of SQ and overall balance/performance? It's paired via eARC with a newly purchased A80L if that makes any difference. I may add speakers down the line but not for at least 2-3 years. Just wondering if the sound/experience would be better than the Denon and if Dirac is superior to Audyssey. Think it's worth the swap/selling the Denon on ebay/Craigslist?
I should add that my surrounds are, by far, the weak point in my system. Little Cambridge Minx Mini 12s as my wife didn't want anything larger. Wondering if the universal crossover set at 80hz would be too much for them. If this would indeed be a big improvement however, I may be able to convince her to go with some bigger/better surrounds
TIA for any advice!
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My reasoning for considering this receiver is it appears I can get around $250-$300 for the Denon when I paid the Costco discount price a couple years ago. Not a bad rental for $100-$150. With the Pioneer being such a good price right now (along with the others Adorama is offering right now), I feel like I could do something similar in another 2-3 years if/when I'm ready to upgrade again (or just keep it for 5+ if I love it). I was just wondering if I'd really see a performance upgrade or if the processing/sound on the Denon is comparable and you're primarily paying the extra $$$ for all those channels.
At this point, I'm leaning against it and putting my focus into upgrading the surrounds and possibly the L/R which are currently Sonance S625T's in demo boxes and Anthony Gallo A'Diva Ti's as the front heights.
Thanks for the advice,TheSchlaf!
My reasoning for considering this receiver is it appears I can get around $250-$300 for the Denon when I paid the Costco discount price a couple years ago. Not a bad rental for $100-$150. With the Pioneer being such a good price right now (along with the others Adorama is offering right now), I feel like I could do something similar in another 2-3 years if/when I'm ready to upgrade again (or just keep it for 5+ if I love it). I was just wondering if I'd really see a performance upgrade or if the processing/sound on the Denon is comparable and you're primarily paying the extra $$$ for all those channels.
At this point, I'm leaning against it and putting my focus into upgrading the surrounds and possibly the L/R which are currently Sonance S625T's in demo boxes and Anthony Gallo A'Diva Ti's as the front heights.
Thanks for the advice,TheSchlaf!
and the 505 have the same hardware as rz50?
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I reset the AVR, and the sub works fine again, but it is not calibrated anymore...
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