Pioneer SC 27 vs Pioneer VSX-23 TXH

[luxlis]

I'm new to the AV world. The SC 27 has an ICE Class D amp, while the VSX has a class A/B amp. From what I've been reading, ICE is a marketing hype and has more distortion that the VSX. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Cost isn't an object here, but pure sound is. Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Hi and welcome to Audioholics,

I'll say it's all a question of personal taste, and what match best with your own system.

ICE runs cool, that, we know.

Perhaps the VSX-23 TXH would have a slight edge on extended highs.
Then, it could be what you're after.

If sound quality you're after, have you also consider Marantz receivers?
Just a thought.

Cheers,
Bob

 

[popotoys]

I have an SC-07 and if there is distortion I have yet to hear it.

Have you actually gone and listened to these devices?