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Adorama has
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for
$649.
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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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It wouldn't hurt to try this and see the results. If it doesn't work out, it's not much of a loss!
theres also the brand Ayama I like Fosi more. There's dozens of people on Amazon in the reviews and questions and answers talking about how they use these little amps for this exact purpose.
It's a very very simple thing. You hook it up turn the volume to less than halfway, run Audyssey, and then likely turning the treble up a tad, and then you're all set you'll never have to touch it or think about it again. It pretty much won't use any watts if there isn't sound going through it 👍
If you're after Dirac Live the 305 is the least expensive way to get it.
The only real thing the 505 adds are the pre outs which again would be something you'd pay for and not use/need.
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Without the extra stuff... $650 for this receiver w/ 3yr warranty is an insanely awesome price.
So, I joined that club. And most videos I watch are people doing external amps too. This AVR works wonderful with or without an amp depending on your needs. Different people have different needs. To each their own. Enjoy your journey and share what works for you and maybe learn some things from others. It's an awesome hobby.
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So, I joined that club. And most videos I watch are people doing external amps too. This AVR works wonderful with or without an amp depending on your needs. Different people have different needs. To each their own. Enjoy your journey and share what works for you and maybe learn some things from others. It's an awesome hobby.
I don't doubt you. The vast majority people buying an avr for their home stereo or home theater don't "make videos" about it. Enthusiasts DO "make videos". Enthusiasts view this not as a necessity (a means to an end), but a hobby. Like you. Enthusiasts, whether it's bicycles, hunting, or home theaters, often go all-in on a hobby and buy all kinds of potentially useless accessories. Put me in that camp too. Lol. It's makes them happy. It their big boy/girl toys. Cool. I'm 100% in favor of that.
I've had separate amps back when I had to because I was using a preamp. I've had home theater systems for over 30 yrs and never had a need for extra amplification beyond the avr I was using at the time.
People either need to know for a fact that they NEED the external amplification due to their speakers' requirements, room size, etc, and their avr isn't currently cutting it, or they know they're just doing it for the fun of it.
That's all I'm saying. Have fun! ✌🏼
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