<font color='#000000'>I have been looking for the last few monts at purchasing a new reciever for home cinema capable of THX. I also play a fair degree of music so should also provide good stereo options, so THX ultra 2 is also quite interesting.
As I am based in Europe I waited until after IFA which is when most of the new consumer electronics are released to see the new models of which there were many
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I am now looking at the following options based on reviews / forums (Prices in Euro €)
Mid Range
Yamaha RX-V2400 €889 THX Select
PIONEER VSX-AX3 €913 THX Select
PIONEER VSX-AX5i €1319 THX Select
Top
JVC RX-DP20 €1.500 THX Ultra 2
Denon AVC-A11SR €1800 THX Ultra
Reference
PIONEER VSA-AX10i €2985 THX Ultra 2
Marantz SR 9300 €3099 THX Ultra 2
Denon AVC-A1SR €3249 THX Ultra 2
Based on price perfromance I am looking at the either the JVC RX-DP20 (7*120W RMS 8ohm) or the PIONEER VSA-AX10i (7*170W DIN 6ohm).
Pioneer (Elite) is a know entity and a clear reference system, however the JVC is a real temptation with Ultra 2 and half the price.
Has anyone tested or tried this new JVC reciever? I have read the complete manual and although not a sophisticated as Pioneer, Denon, or Yamaha is looks like a very well put together system device.
Before I part with my $$$'s, any advice from Audioholics Staff or memebers is appreciated.
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