another is it good/need advice post

[phynias]

i am looking to slowly upgrade my home theater stuff, i first upgraded to a 42" plasma and now i am moving on to a new receiver. i was looking at the Pioneer VSX-92TXH Elite which i found for $820 out the door. now i am fairly knowledgeable about tech stuff but to be honest i am so behind on audio hearing all the pmc, mpcm, etc, etc... that i don't know what to look for what i should have to make sure i am somewhat future proof and what is necessary for a fairly decent system. so what i am looking for beyond the "yes/no" answers is pros and cons of the above maybe some explanations of things and maybe if some people think something else is better for the price and why.

i appreciate anyone and everyone who replies.

what i have:
pioneer 42" plasma
PS3 for blu-ray
computer hooked through hdmi for pvr
will also have directTV shortly.

 

[Nomo]

That Pioneer is a very good receiver. But the price makes me wonder if it from an unauthorized dealer.
Translation: No factory warranty, That could be a big deal.

Take your time, figure what you need and you don't need.

Lots of good advise here at AH.

 

[m5isa540]

I have been going through this process for the past two months. I am a hi tech executive and have 30 plus years in computers. But my audiophile knowledge base had gone stale over the past 10 years. I spent hours and hours and more hours doing internet research and asking lots of questions at Magnolia HiFi, Chelsea Audio, Freds Sound of Music (the only Audiophile quality dealers here in Portland Oregon), and here on Audioholics. I even demo'd a B&K amp (no HDMI) and learned that, although I loved the sound, I could not live without HDMI (you lose DTS and Dolby Digital from DVD player). I also demo'd a Denon AVR 4308 (which I ended up buying). Speakers were the biggest and most important challenge. I learned a lot over the past few months and eventually made what I think are the right component selections for my needs and budget. The internet is a wonderful research tool. Do your homework and take your time. There are no deals that will not be there in a few days or week.... Good luck!

 

[bandphan]

That Pioneer is a very good receiver. But the price makes me wonder if it from an unauthorized dealer.
Translation: No factory warranty, That could be a big deal.

Take your time, figure what you need and you don't need.

Lots of good advise here at AH.

pioneer's new gear is set to be released soon and it couldbe closeouts