forum threadBML6182 posted Feb 27, 2026 01:33 PM
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forum threadBML6182 posted Feb 27, 2026 01:33 PM
Pioneer Elite receiver VSX-LX505 9.2 channels 8k/4k 120hz
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My other point is that if I have a choice b/w the other 505 clones from 2021, I'd rather put money into the RZ50 or DRX 5.4 when pricing is similar.
My other point is that if I have a choice b/w the other 505 clones from 2021, I'd rather put money into the RZ50 or DRX 5.4 when pricing is similar.
If you can wait for some future deal, then you may want to wait, but well, that applies to everything on Slickdeals. This option is real, it's available today, and at a merchant that is trusted. If your AVR budget is $850, this is the best hardware you can get at that price today with full warranty and backed by reputable brick and mortar locations across the US. Or if there is something better today, please share it, I have a couple of friends building setups in the coming year, and I was planning on recommending this as a great mid-tier option.
The RZ30 is also a viable option being newer, has 2 discrete SW outs, and supports DLBC. You won't hear much of a difference b/w the RZ30 and RZ50 unless you absolutely need 11 channels processing.
It can't even drive 2 channels @4 ohms without going into limp mode.
2026 model with latest firmware:
https://www.audioscienc
They are no real audible benefits other than 2 channel music.
Even then your speakers play a bigger role.
From real world use, if you only need 9 channels I vote for the RZ30.
Much newer, no global crossovers, independent sub outs & access to Dirac's Bass Control.
Especially when you can get it for the $700 price that often pops up!
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Yes & TBH that applies to pretty much all those bench test.
They are no real audible benefits other than 2 channel music.
Even then your speakers play a bigger role.
From real world use, if you only need 9 channels I vote for the RZ30.
Much newer, no global crossovers, independent sub outs & access to Dirac's Bass Control.
Especially when you can get it for the $700 price that often pops up!
For me I'll take the extra watts and skip the DLBC, but to each their own. AVRs are very environment specific. If you need 11.2 processing, you have to go with the LX505, if you can settle for 9.2, consider the lower wattage RZ30. The 11.2 on the Pioneer is 9 powered channels, you need an external amp for the additional 2 channels.
It can't even drive 2 channels @4 ohms without going into limp mode.
2026 model with latest firmware:
https://www.audioscienc
So for $90($850-$700) to have what Dirac Live does to your loudspeakers, do it for your subwoofer(s)& integration into your loudspeakers.
Imo that's a better sonic benefit than 20 watts.
It is definitely way better than the bass management on the AVR which Dirac Live uses, ime.
I agree to each their own.
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