Video Asylum

Posted by sam9 on February 21, 2002 at 13:35:13

In Reply to: Suggest a few please? posted by mhamilton on February 21, 2002 at 12:04:16:

My own is a Pioneer VSX-D710S (I think that's the correct model number). It has: preouts FR,FL,CC,SR,SL,SW,BR & BL.; 7.1/5.1 inputs, ProLogic (I not II), DTS, DD, Neo processing. Separately setable levels for DTS/DD, 5/7.1, Stereo, and a few DSP modes. Only the DTS/DD can be set with the test tone - the others require you to have a test disc. XO for speakers set to "small" has options for 100hz, 120hz and 160Hz. If you care it even offers a tape moniutor loop and loudness (I hven't seen these AVR before). BTW, I paid $375 including tax.)

I suggest you surf www.harmonkardon.con (the 520 decodes HDCD) and www.denon.com.

My experieince with Sony is not so good. Most brand have a lot of data on their websites. You can also get some info from JandR and Crutchfield. Overall, I have the impression that Pioneer and JVC have a bit of a price advantage over the others, but you need to do some research to find "steet prices". Look at www.bndonline.com - the move overstock and closeouts - I've bought from them and find the fast and honest.