AVR decision time (first system): RX-V663, Denon 1909, Pioneer VSX

[bandphan]

some screen shots of the new pioneer gui....compliments of chip at avs

 

[Bayboy]

What receiver models has this? Looks very nice! Just wish they had a better amp in them. 0.09 THD

 

[bandphan]

What receiver models has this? Looks very nice! Just wish they had a better amp in them. 0.09 THD

Your kidding right? The amps have mesured above specs and the .009 is not audable.

 

[Bayboy]

Better then 0.009? Do you know which models have this new GUI?

 

[bandphan]

Better then 0.009? Do you know which models have this new GUI?

All the SC models and iirc the new "O" series. As far as the amps go if your speakers match up you will not hear the thd

 

[ColoradoJohn]

Guess Pioneer has been reading the forums regarding the dissatisfaction with the GUI on the 9xTXH...

Now that the 0xTXH series is out, the prices have really dropped on last years 9x series. I just got the 94TXH for a really good price, and LOVE it. The GUI isn't that bad (it's not pretty, but is functional).

And MCACC is brilliant in my opinion.

 

[Buddy17]

i'm still in a pickle between the 663 and 1018...i would love to go all out and go for the vsx01, but i dunno if i wanna spend that kinda money. I know the 663 can be had for less than 400, and i'm sure the 1018 is a little over 400 after talking a dealer down, but not sure what the 01 would go for on the street?

Between the 663 and 1018, on paper, it seems as though the 1018 is a clear winner. But with real world results, how do they compare?

 

[bandphan]

Guess Pioneer has been reading the forums regarding the dissatisfaction with the GUI on the 9xTXH...

Now that the 0xTXH series is out, the prices have really dropped on last years 9x series. I just got the 94TXH for a really good price, and LOVE it. The GUI isn't that bad (it's not pretty, but is functional).

And MCACC is brilliant in my opinion.

and new remotes

 

[ColoradoJohn]

and new remotes

I saw one (03TXH) in the store about a month ago. They hadn't opened them yet, but the guy opened one so I could look at it. The 2nd remote would be nice...

I just couldn't justify the price difference when last year's model (94TXH) had everything I wanted. And now that I have it home, I'm confident I picked the right receiver.

Now to pull that Ethernet cable...

 

[bandphan]

The 2nd remote would be nice...

Yeah, I use a universal I was just refering to the layout being a littlemore refined.

 

[Mw`]

FYI - The 1909 can be had for under $500. Check the thread on AVS for more info or pm me. While I wish I could give some feedback on the 1909 I just bought, it's still in the box on my living room floor...getting ready to move

I chose it due to the number of HDMI inputs and Audessey, and the lack of pre-outs was a concern until I realized it's not likely that I'll be adding an amp down the road. I don't think you can go wrong with the 3 being compared.

 

[GlocksRock]

My friend just got a 1909 and he was showing it off to me this weekend, it's pretty nice and had no problem at all driving his speakers. Seems pretty nice for the money.