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I can get a Pioneer VSX 816 demo for about $160. But it doesn't have HDMI nor does it have the microphone for the automatic calibration. It does have the preamp outs which I need so i can use my 2 channel speakers. But who knows how many hours it has been run while in the showroom?
I can also get a new Pioneer vsx 1017 (next generation)for about $329. It has pre-outs and HDMI, BUT the HDMI doesn't work for the sound in this model.
The new vsx 1018 (latest generation) will be out in a few weeks and has HDMI 1.3 plus the pre-outs that I need. It retails for $599. Online wil probably go for $499 maybe, but I'm guessing
OK I have a Pioneer 6070 HD on the way as we speak and will be here next week. It is a 720 resolution. And I plan on getting a bluray player, probably the PS3. FWIW, All of the above components get good reviews
Now my question is, what advantage will the HDMI inputs be if I wait and spend the $$$ (retail is $599)for the vsx 1018? Will it be worthwhile to wait and get the receiver with the HDMI, or should I go with the better deal and use the toslink inputs on the receiver?
I've been in 2 channel for a long time and am totally out of the loop on this stuff. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Topic - Is HDMI input an important feature for an AV receiver? - artemus 17:12:53 05/15/08 (13)
- RE: Is HDMI input an important feature for an AV receiver? - illini_skn 11:02:41 05/16/08 (0)
- Yes, it is important and you should go with an HDMI 1.3-compliant receiver NT - Jazz Inmate 09:47:32 05/16/08 (6)
- So far it looks like this one may be the winner in its class - artemus 10:14:07 05/16/08 (5)
- If you're looking to go cheap, I'd go with one of the new Onkyos...but I'm sure the Yamaha is a decent choice - Jazz Inmate 14:22:54 05/16/08 (4)
- RE: If you're looking to go cheap, I'd go with one of the new Onkyos...but I'm sure the Yamaha is a decent choice - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 13:24:05 05/17/08 (0)
- Onkyo's run hot which causes some problems according to some over at AVS - artemus 17:59:49 05/16/08 (2)
- I think the consensus is they run hot if they do video processing - Jazz Inmate 18:52:25 05/16/08 (1)
- RE: I think the consensus is they run hot if they do video processing - artemus 07:45:43 05/17/08 (0)
- artemus, email me directly. - Bruce Kendall 19:06:46 05/15/08 (3)
- Why take your discussion offline? Many people will have similar questions NT - Jazz Inmate 09:45:36 05/16/08 (1)
- Because sometimes I am compelled to - Bruce Kendall 18:57:17 05/18/08 (0)
- You have mail** - artemus 04:43:49 05/16/08 (0)
- pay 'em now or pay 'em later - Joe Murphy Jr 17:54:03 05/15/08 (0)
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