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Adorama has
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for
$649.
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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I even bought the higher end tuning mic for Dirac and the special mic stand. I got deep into all of the tuning curves, laptop software, and all that jazz well before actually getting the receiver. For months I combed AV forums to get tips and expert advice.
In the end, in spite of days of tuning and tweaks, I returned the Pioneer. The Pioneer's sound was just flat compared to my older Denon. The 3 dimensions of sound were just 2D and too crisp. I thought for sure I got a defective Pioneer and after returning it, continued searching obsessively for any one of these three extremely similar models.
I was on the Crutchfield waitlist for a few months and finally got the Onkyo. I hooked it up. Did all the initial, standard calibration but got the exact same result. I did the curves and tweaked and tweaked. Things changed but never got close to my older Denon. Just flat sound that made me sad. I ended up returning the Onkyo too. It killed my soul.
So now I have the Denon x4700. It sounds amazing like my x4100 but a little better. The new Denon has some features my old Denon did not and that were critical at my house - having volume control on-screen and being able to turn everything on and off with a simple remote.
I'm not arguing with all the people who love these receivers. On paper they look awesome. My experience was less than awesome, but what pleases people's ears is ultimately a very personal experience and wanted to share mine.
That being said. This Pioneer is still a quality receiver and at this price definitely a slick deal. But I'll warn you not to invest as much time as I did trying to tweak it if you aren't impressed after your first calibration. Tweaking helped but in my case did not work out.
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This has Dirac Live included in the price and 15 more watts.
It doesn't offer Dirac Live Bass Control, 2 sub outs are parallel/mono, global crossovers, all channels aren't assignable, no preamp mode.
The 3800 includes a comparable RC to Dirac in XT32 in the price, offers both Dirac Live & DLBC as a purchase option, 4 independent sub outs, independent crossovers, all channels assignable & preamp mode.
It's listed 15 watts lower though.
Here is a comparison of them of all their features.
https://www.zkelectroni
Here is a comparison of the two.
https://www.zkelectroni
Keep in mind you lose independent crossovers, independent sub outs, assignable channels, lose XT32 and options that gives you.
I would point out also channels 10 & 11 on this can not be assigned.
You would have to use two of the amps on the Emotiva to power them, they can't be powered internally.
If you prefer Marantz & interested in Dirac.
If you are open to manufacturers refurb from an authorized dealer.
I would suggest considering the Cinema 50 for $1349 @ AC4L.
https://www.accessories
Recently setup one with both Dirac RCs(DL/DLBC) and was pretty impressive.
He had it for a while and took advantage of the recent 30% discount for Dirac.
We had it dialed in pretty good with XT32 +Editor App but sale price for Dirac was well worth it in both our options!
Hope this helps good luck.
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Here is a comparison of the two.
https://www.zkelectroni
Keep in mind you lose independent crossovers, independent sub outs, assignable channels, lose XT32 and options that gives you.
I would point out also channels 10 & 11 on this can not be assigned.
You would have to use two of the amps on the Emotiva to power them, they can't be powered internally.
If you prefer Marantz & interested in Dirac.
If you are open to manufacturers refurb from an authorized dealer.
I would suggest considering the Cinema 50 for $1349 @ AC4L.
https://www.accessories
Recently setup one with both Dirac RCs(DL/DLBC) and was pretty impressive.
He had it for a while and took advantage of the recent 30% discount for Dirac.
We had it dialed in pretty good with XT32 +Editor App but sale price for Dirac was well worth it in both our options!
Hope this helps good luck.
Even in here many have with no issues.
Will you here a $1349 difference, very unlikely but then imo you only upgrade when you need a new feature not to improve sound.
TBH honest you do pay for Dirac on this, it's just rolled into the price.
Most of these excluded features I mentioned were added to the new Pioneer/Onkyo's and look at those prices.
Keep in mind Dirac Live does not include there sub/bass integration RC.
From personal experience, their description of what it offers/benefit is pretty spot on.
https://www.dirac.com/live/bass-control/
You might want to look at the Editor App and MulitEQ-X, It will give you all the capabilities of Dirac without buying another receiver & a faction of the cost.
Edit: never mind adorama is not one of the retailers BB price matches with.
Edit: never mind adorama is not one of the retailers BB price matches with.
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