Pioneer VSX 37TX Receiver

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I recently purchased this receiver to drive Definitive Technology BP 30 speakers and associated rears, center channel and subwoofer by Def Tech. I also purchased a 65" Mitsubishi hdtv wide screen TV for my video. The DVD/SACD player is Sony DVPS9000ES. I recognize my speakers may not be broken in properly yet, they have only approximately 30 hours on them, but I am very disappointed with the sound and honestly feel like most of it is coming from the receiver.
My primary concern is the proper setting for most DVD's with the Pioneer. Can any readers that own this piece of equipment offer any advice as to the best mode for movies? I understand the DSP mode is primarily for music and the THX/Dolby modes are for movies but when I just leave it on 7.1 Standard DVD I don't really feel like it's delivering but nor does it seem to in any mode. The THX mode always reverts back to THX cinema as well.
I would appreciate ANY general or specific comments to get the most out of this receiver. Maybe it's user error but I'm not hearing the crisp sound I was expecting for a receiver I don't consider inexpensive.
I should note that my downstairs room is Classe SS25 with Classe amp at 300 wpc and Hales Transcendence 8 speakers. This gear is considerably higher priced and in quality but don't think it's just a comparison issue. Any comments would be appreciated!
Thanks

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Topic - Pioneer VSX 37TX Receiver - Kevin 16:43:14 02/21/01 (4)

Re: Pioneer VSX 37TX Receiver - badman 04:01:36 03/04/01 (0)

Re: Pioneer VSX 37TX Receiver - JerryS 16:32:28 02/25/01 (0)

Re: Pioneer VSX 37TX Receiver - Brad G. 04:33:25 02/25/01 (0)

Receiver or speakers ? - Iguana Man 06:15:24 02/22/01 (0)

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