The Final Decision VSX-1021 VS RX-A1000

[Nakattk]

Pioneer VSX-1021 VS Yamaha RX A1000

Just like the title states. I am replacing my Onkyo receiver of 6 years, and I am having trouble deciding. The Pioneer is $550 and the Yamaha I can get for $630. I just can not figure out which is the better option. I want something that will last a long time with excellent video and sound quality without too much heat as it will be in a open backed cabinet. Thanks for any help I plan on buying one of these very soon.

Order of importance to me.
1. Sound Quality
2. Video Quality
3. Build Quality
4. Features

Links
Pioneer
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers/VSX-1021-K

Yamaha
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/rx-a1000_black__u/?mode=model

 

[Adam]

Hi. Do they both have everything that you want? For example, do they both have all the connectivity that you want? Consider that the Pioneer only has a subwoofer pre-amp output, while the Yamaha has 7.2 pre-outs. The Yamaha also has more HDMI inputs/outputs.

My personal opinion - I'm a Pioneer fan, but I'd go for the Yamaha between those two...especially if you're paying full retail for the Pioneer, which you would be if it's $550.

EDIT - You can get that Pioneer for less than $550, at least in the U.S. As one example, Amazon has it for $497.

 

[Nakattk]

It is full retail on the pioneer but I just found it on amazon for $500. The Yamaha does have the better connection suite. I was mainly concered about the video pass between the two. I want my video to come thorugh clean and am not sure which one is better for that. And the heat the Yamaha is massive compaired to the pioneer I was afraid it would put out loads of heat.

 

[Nakattk]

Just bought the A1000 $630 shipped form newegg. I sure hope I like the sound as it said no returns for refund just replacement. Now I just need to figure out the speakers. I will be making due with my Onkyo HTiB speakers until then, they are 130w @8 so they can handle the new receiver for now.