I just picked up a perfect avr 520, though i'm somewhat impressed with the dynamics, i'm unimpressed with a lack of EQ. The tonal controls dont fit my needs. Looking at what else may fit my bill i'm considering the Pioneer 1015tx. I've read the post on the model, many saying it's the 52tx without elite badging. I generally buy used off ebay or what ever other steel of deal i can swipe off the net, so listoning before i buy isnt really an option in most cases. I've got some great Hybrid Plannars with deliver clean crisp imaging, but tend to be a bit overwhelming on the mids. I need a regular Eq rather than tonal to compliment my needs.
Though I do like the dymanics of the HK, unlike my other previous recievers, it tends to lack the sonic presence i've come use to. For instance, it sounds good, powerful, and dynamic within my sweet spot, but living in a large loft, the fidelity and sound deteriorates dramaticly once i walk outside the stereo area, other recievers lost some sonic presence ofcourse, but would still fill and sound good through the home. I'm not impressed with HK on this.
Power for power, how much percentage (a close guess) would you say the 1015tx would be compared to the h/k. You probobly know the 1015tx is rated at 120 wpc, and the h/k 75 wpc. I know watts isnt watts, and the H/k may be louder, but generally by how much would any of you guess. (ie: hk is prob 10 percent louder/dynamic) And are theyre any other suggestions on newer (past 2 years) recievers with high power, Multi-band eq, and low impedence drive would you recommend. I like warm, but even a bright can sound nice with a few eq adjustments.As long as the unit produces rich bass. I run 5.1, so 7.1 isnt even a must have. but nice. Thanks guys.
And do you think this would be an "honorable" trade, an hk down to this pioneer??
