Pioneer VSX-820-K Receiver First Look

[admin]

The VSX-820-K is the next in line from the electronics giant and comes in at just under $300. The question we had was what more you could expect for the $70 premium over the 520-K. How about an extra HDMI input, an on-screen display, MCACC auto system setup, and iPhone certification? Yeah, we were surprised too.

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[rnatalli]

Nice features, but 245W power consumption. The Denon 1610/590 is more than twice that coming in at 516W at the same price point. I'm betting Denon's 2010 will be tough to beat if they keep the same price points as 2009.

 

[Patrick_Wolf]

AVR-590 is $350, but IIRC Denon doesn't lie about wattage so you get more mileage for your dollar, or something like that. lol

Denon's latest models are listed as 2009/2010 so it doesn't look they're going to release new receivers this year...