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Adorama has Pioneer VSX-LX305 Elite 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver on sale for $519. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Dirac Live Room Correction
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Discrete HDMI Zone 2 Switching
  • 100 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2-channel driven )
  • Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
  • Bi-directional Bluetooth with aptX HD
  • Built-in music streaming including Spotify and Tidal
  • Works with Sonos Certified
  • Immersive sound from your TV apps
  • Advanced MCACC
  • DTS Play-Fi

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Model: Pioneer Home Audio Elite VSX-LX305 100W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

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GeoffreyK24
03-08-2024 at 02:01 PM.
03-08-2024 at 02:01 PM.
I've had the VSX-LX303 for a few years now and have really enjoyed it. No issues whatsoever pushing all 9 channels at any volume level. This is pretty tempting but I would need to research the benefits I would gain with this upgrade. Assuming the build quality and features are on par or better than my model, this is a solid deal
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sigchidj
03-08-2024 at 04:33 PM.
03-08-2024 at 04:33 PM.
I'm having a lot of eArc drama with my Denon S960, she and my Samsung 90B do NOT get along! How do the Pioneers play along via eArc?
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03-08-2024 at 06:44 PM.
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Quote from sigchidj :
I'm having a lot of eArc drama with my Denon S960, she and my Samsung 90B do NOT get along! How do the Pioneers play along via eArc?

I have same issue with my Onkyo NR6050 that I picked up from Costco. The eARC acts funny with my LG G2. Especially when I have Xbox connected through it. Now I connected everything straight to the tv and use eARC. But sometimes it doesn't work
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Stevendom1987
03-08-2024 at 06:51 PM.
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Quote from GeoffreyK24 :
I've had the VSX-LX303 for a few years now and have really enjoyed it. No issues whatsoever pushing all 9 channels at any volume level. This is pretty tempting but I would need to research the benefits I would gain with this upgrade. Assuming the build quality and features are on par or better than my model, this is a solid deal

Same here, curious what the difference is.
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03-08-2024 at 07:27 PM.
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Quote from Stevendom1987 :
Same here, curious what the difference is.

The main reason people get is because Dirac.
Here is a comparison of the two.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...vsx-lx303/
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03-08-2024 at 08:10 PM.
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Quote from supermanrob :
The main reason people get is because Dirac.
Here is a comparison of the two.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...vsx-lx303/

Lol thanks I just realized I have the 305 and was thinking this was the 505 and if that was worth it. Dirac Live is amazing btw, so much better than YPAO that I came from.
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03-08-2024 at 08:19 PM.
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Quote from Stevendom1987 :
Lol thanks I just realized I have the 305 and was thinking this was the 505 and if that was worth it. Dirac Live is amazing btw, so much better than YPAO that I came from.

Finally got to compare Audyssey and Dirac and still playing around with them.

Very comparable and not sure I actually needed it but so far slight edge to DLBC.
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03-08-2024 at 08:53 PM.
03-08-2024 at 08:53 PM.
Wich one is better, this or the Onkyo TX-NR7100?
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Quote from kikonio2 :
Wich one is better, this or the Onkyo TX-NR7100?

I think they're pretty equal. I have the Vsx-lx305 and wish I got the onkyo because of the klipsch optimizer function. I have reference premieres.

But, if you don't have klipsch RP speakers (which aren't even that good anyway) I'd go with Pioneer because it has an extra year warranty and both have dirac live.
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Quote from kikonio2 :
Wich one is better, this or the Onkyo TX-NR7100?

Very similar and only a few feature differences.
A few Onkyo has THX cert, no global crossovers, virtual X, jitter reduction, an extra 2.1 input.
Here is a comparison of the two.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...h-america/
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03-09-2024 at 06:57 AM.
03-09-2024 at 06:57 AM.
This one has no pre-outs correct? I want to upgrade an old receiver I have, but I want pre-outs due to having an amp.
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03-09-2024 at 10:56 AM.
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Quote from Veilside67r1 :
This one has no pre-outs correct? I want to upgrade an old receiver I have, bit I want pre-outs due to having an amp.

Not for all channels, no. Just zone 2 and subs. Check the pics on adoramas website. They show them on the back. I got the 505 a few months back and it has all the pre outs.
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Rayth
03-09-2024 at 01:33 PM.
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This seems to compare well against the Denon x2800H which costs a bit more. Looking to replace a Denon x1300W for hdmi2.1 support and w/e other upgrades I can get, Dirac sounds interesting. Not worried about using an amp down the road. Currently running 5.1 but interested in going to 5.1.2 soonish. This unit a good spot to be probably?
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