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Yes it would. I am certain they are both very capable receivers, each with its own strengths. And I think Audioholics would do a bang-up job with such a shoot-out. I guess it is up to a bunch of us to convince Pioneer that Audioholics is a site to be taken seriously whose internet format allows...

Here is info from the line show (new plasmas at the beginning, receivers at the end): http://www.ultimateavmag.com/news/070405Pioneer/ There is a thread over on the AVS Forums with more info: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=562429 The 74TXvi is supposed to start showing...

Gene- I did not really mean to malign Audioholics. I guess it is just frustrating because I find the reviews here thorough and otherwise excellent. I am not surprised by your response since I think Pioneer's marketing department is DOA. They seem to enjoy soft (often silent) product...

I think Pioneer's 74TXvi is going to do very well given that it offers much of what the 4306 has at a $500 savings and that it offers analog-to-HDMI transcoding and i.Link for a $200 premium. It is unfortunate that Pioneer (except their lower end offerings) does not get more editorial...

the 53tx and 55txi are '04 models, the rest are '05 models. Bob

Clint- I am curious if the lack of jitter control over HDMI is audible. This seems to be one of the very few advantages of i.Link. Bob

I had seen that. I think there is strong sentiment (in the absence of reviews) that the 4806 is priced too high. Of course, a few good reviews lauding some of the new features and that could change in short order. Bob

I'm hoping that Audioholics gets a 74TXVi in for review. Bob

Mobius- The 74TXVi is the replacement for the 56TXi and the 72TX is the replacement for the 54TX. I am guessing that they skipped over a 60s series as marketing speak for "this is a VERY major upgrade". I am still curious if they have further advanced MCACC beyong simply adding 3...

I've been told by someone who usually has the information right that Denon will have a $2500-2800 receiver (what many think the 4806 is worth). He was not sure if they were going to reduce the price of the 4806 or introduce a new receiver. Bob

Information on new Pioneer plasmas here: http://www.guidetohometheater.com/news/070405Pioneer/ Bob

More information on the replacements for the 56TXi and 54TX here: http://www.guidetohometheater.com/news/070405Pioneer/ Bob

It will be interesting to see how close it gets to rated power. It does not appear to have a lot of headroom based on the 8-ohm v. 6-ohm amp section specs. Bob

I've listened extensively to the MA Silver 6s with Silver Center and Silver 1s for rears. I really like the sound of the MAs but I've been haunted by a brief previous encounter with the Tannoys. The Tannoys would be the Sensys DC2s with the Sensys DCC and either the DC1s for or Sensys Rs for...

Exactly my feelings! This is the reason that saying something is "horrible" is useless. Describing, as best as one can in a repectful manner, what you liked or disliked serves the purpose of helping to educate newbies, as well as pointing out what others might also consider strengths and...

Based on your suggestions, it seems you prefer a speaker with a warmer sound. While the sound of the MA Golds may be "horrible" to you, many others consider it better the the Sonus Fabers. It's simply a matter of personal preference. What exactly did you not like about the MAs? What, in...

It's interesting to me that some of the speakers which I thought sounded good but a little bright for me have the extended flat treble. I guess I like a little roll-off in the top end. Bob

I believe Rob's point is that the signal stays in the digital domain from sourse all the way till it is converted at the output stage. The difference is that most designs do a D/A conversion and then do analog amplification. I'm not certain how the digital amps work but they operate digitally...

Thanks Rob and Dan. So many decisions on how to spend money. The MAs are going to be in the initial media room in the new house I am building. I plan on using this receiver to provide control (if not amplification) for a second zone in my office. I'm thinking that a good 5 channel amp...

This is where I get torn in different directions. I feel the the MAs clearly benefit from more power so I like the idea of going separates = but separates are so much more expensive. So, I figure, I'll start with a receiver knowing that I'll add an amp down the road - but the more power I buy in...