My Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX A/V receiver is dead

tomdkat · 10-24-2007, 03:53 PM

That's right, it kicked the bucket yesterday. It worked just fine yesterday morning and then when I got home last night, I fired it up and got NO sound AT ALL.

It didn't even indicate it was receiving any kind of signal from either my DVD player or my cable box.

I tried to play some test tones to see if it was the digital inputs or something and got no sound.

So, I'm now in the market for a replacement A/V receiver. *Sigh*

I guess I should be happy but I'm not. Just something else I've got to deal with.

Peace...

Ruined · 10-24-2007, 04:06 PM

Onkyo 905 (and the rest of the new Onkyo line) = king of receivers currently IMO.

Integra DTC-9.8 if you want seperates.

The functionality and sound quality on these units cannot be beat. I would go with one of them as a replacement. Highly recommended!

P.S. - I'd also open up the box and check to see if a fuse is blown. If so, thats a simple and easy part to replace.

Iguana Man · 10-24-2007, 04:41 PM

I'll sell you mine if you want. The fact it was mine should add significant value to it as well, but since I like you, I'll not throw that added charge in.

Tom without Elite is like Tom without p0rn!

Taxi · 10-24-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Tom without Elite is like Tom without p0rn!

Damn you man!

I just got a fucking CHILL reading that.

"The Dude" · 10-24-2007, 08:06 PM

That sucks Tom.

My 26TX kicked the bucket last year.

How do the new Onkyo's compare with the new Elites? Are there any reviews out on these yet? I'm trying to dump my Yamaha in order to get one of the new receivers and I was leaning on getting the Onkyo 805.

Iguana Man · 10-24-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxi

I just got a fucking CHILL reading that.

Lets turn the heat up shall we then?

Seriously, and I KNOW Tom tried this but I gotta ask either way:

You unplugged it from it's power source for over 30 minutes and tried again?

tomdkat · 10-25-2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Taxi

Damn you man!

I just got a fucking CHILL reading that.

Dude, you SHOULD have gotten that chill since I never mentioned the kind of DVD I was wanting to watch when I discovered the receiver had died.

Peace...

tomdkat · 10-25-2007, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Seriously, and I KNOW Tom tried this but I gotta ask either way:

You unplugged it from it's power source for over 30 minutes and tried again?

Nope, I didn't try that but I can. I doubt it will help but I'll humor you.

I think its time had just come.

Peace...

**SilentBob** · 10-25-2007, 05:26 AM

Sorry to hear about your Elite their Tom. At least now you have the chance to buy something new and be ready for them new High Def sound tracks. For whenever you jump on board one (or both) of the formats. They have PoRn ToO

So ad dme to the list in suggesting the Onkyo line of receivers. The 705 should do you fine

tomdkat · 10-25-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Lets turn the heat up shall we then?

Seriously, and I KNOW Tom tried this but I gotta ask either way:

You unplugged it from it's power source for over 30 minutes and tried again?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomdkat

Nope, I didn't try that but I can. I doubt it will help but I'll humor you.

I think its time had just come.

Peace...

Well, it looks like I am the one who needs to be humored! That worked! I guess I fuse or something tripped and unplugging it reset it. Thanks for the suggestion, Iggy!

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
You're still my bitch, though!

Peace...

**Pirate** · 10-25-2007, 05:21 PM

Glad your ELITE's not busted, Tom.

Iguana Man · 10-25-2007, 05:41 PM

Damn! I was hoping it wouldn't work and you would buy mine from me. Especially since I just had it rigged to put "BEEOTCH!" into the audio stream at 5 minute intervals.

Anyone want a 24TX......cheap? Like, REAL cheap?

***chlngr1970*** · 10-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Well, congats on NOT having to replace your receiver. Maybe you should start a fund for getting a new one anyway, just in case that doesn't work next time.

Did you ever look into that adapter we were talking about the other day?

j

tomdkat · 10-26-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Damn! I was hoping it wouldn't work and you would buy mine from me. Especially since I just had it rigged to put "BEEOTCH!" into the audio stream at 5 minute intervals.

I love you too, Iggy.

Peace...

tomdkat · 10-26-2007, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chlngr1970

Did you ever look into that adapter we were talking about the other day?

Nope, not yet. I've been busy.

EDIT: Well, it doesn't look like it will work for me.

Peace...

sub780lime · 10-26-2007, 08:12 PM

Wow, this thread is an emotional roller coaster.

Tom is sad, Tom's reciever is dead. Tom starts looking for new receiver, Tom is a little happier at possible being future proofed for a while. Tom listens to Drunken Villager, Tom is happy once again, though not future proofed any longer. Tom once again watches some porn with audio.

I dont know if I can handle these moments.

**Pirate** · 10-26-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

Wow, this thread is an emotional roller coaster.

Tom is sad, Tom's reciever is dead. Tom starts looking for new receiver, Tom is a little happier at possible being future proofed for a while. Tom listens to Drunken Villager, Tom is happy once again, though not future proofed any longer. Tom once again watches some porn with audio.

I dont know if I can handle these moments.

Iguana Man · 10-26-2007, 08:34 PM

Drunken Villager?

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
BWAH-HAWHAWHAWHAW! Oh yeah: BITCH!

tomdkat · 10-27-2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

Wow, this thread is an emotional roller coaster.

Tom is sad, Tom's reciever is dead. Tom starts looking for new receiver, Tom is a little happier at possible being future proofed for a while. Tom listens to Drunken Villager, Tom is happy once again, though not future proofed any longer. Tom once again watches some porn with audio.

Well, guess what... it went out again. It was working this morning and then I experienced some "brown-outs" and now the audio is out again.

I think its time has come and it needs to be replaced. Let us all have a brief moment of silence to mourn.

Peace...

Iguana Man · 10-27-2007, 01:18 PM

I've got one last suggestion given the majority of the audio (oooh's, ahhh's and OH YESSS's) your 24TX has endured over the years..........

tomdkat · 10-28-2007, 11:18 PM

Well, I unplugged it again and let it sit over night. Then the next morning, I plugged it BACK in and started to watch a DVD with a toslink audio connection to it. I heard a little bit of audio and then static and it audio dropped in/out a bit and then we out completely.

I'm preparing some final statements to make at the receiver's wake being held this evening.

Peace...

**SilentBob** · 10-29-2007, 05:09 AM

Sorry to hear that

Your receiver is going to need a coffin for its wake. Maybe a nice new Onkyo receiver box will do just the trick for you. As a bonus it comes with a receiver to help you out in your lose. Will it be an open or a closed box wake. I'll lay down some wires at its resting spot too

sub780lime · 10-31-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Drunken Villager?

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
BWAH-HAWHAWHAWHAW! Oh yeah: BITCH!

Its really a compliment. Not everyone could fill that role so well.

sub780lime · 10-31-2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomdkat

Well, guess what... it went out again. It was working this morning and then I experienced some "brown-outs" and now the audio is out again.

I think its time has come and it needs to be replaced. Let us all have a brief moment of silence to mourn.

Peace...

I will have to revise

Tom is sad, Tom's reciever is dead. Tom starts looking for new receiver, Tom is a little happier at possible being future proofed for a while. Tom listens to Drunken Villager, Tom is happy once again, though not future proofed any longer. Tom once again watches some porn with audio. Tom's receiver dies again. Tom once again looks to the drunken villager for help. The drunken villager fails time in his time of need. Tom weeps. Tom watches porn with out sound and his heart is enlarged...did I say heart...anyway. Tom must once again begin his search...for the pick of destiny.

Iguana Man · 11-01-2007, 12:10 AM

tomdkat · 11-01-2007, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

I will have to revise

Tom is sad, Tom's reciever is dead. Tom starts looking for new receiver, Tom is a little happier at possible being future proofed for a while. Tom listens to Drunken Villager, Tom is happy once again, though not future proofed any longer. Tom once again watches some porn with audio. Tom's receiver dies again. Tom once again looks to the drunken villager for help. The drunken villager fails time in his time of need. Tom weeps. Tom watches porn with out sound and his heart is enlarged...did I say heart...anyway. Tom must once again begin his search...for the pick of destiny.

Yeah, that's about right.

Peace...

10-24-2007, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	My Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX A/V receiver is dead That's right, it kicked the bucket yesterday. It worked just fine yesterday morning and then when I got home last night, I fired it up and got NO sound AT ALL. It didn't even indicate it was receiving any kind of signal from either my DVD player or my cable box. I tried to play some test tones to see if it was the digital inputs or something and got no sound. So, I'm now in the market for a replacement A/V receiver. Sigh I guess I should be happy but I'm not. Just something else I've got to deal with. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

10-24-2007, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	Onkyo 905 (and the rest of the new Onkyo line) = king of receivers currently IMO. Integra DTC-9.8 if you want seperates. The functionality and sound quality on these units cannot be beat. I would go with one of them as a replacement. Highly recommended! P.S. - I'd also open up the box and check to see if a fuse is blown. If so, thats a simple and easy part to replace. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

10-24-2007, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I'll sell you mine if you want. The fact it was mine should add significant value to it as well, but since I like you, I'll not throw that added charge in. Tom without Elite is like Tom without p0rn! __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

10-24-2007, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
"The Dude" Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salt Lake, UT	That sucks Tom. My 26TX kicked the bucket last year. How do the new Onkyo's compare with the new Elites? Are there any reviews out on these yet? I'm trying to dump my Yamaha in order to get one of the new receivers and I was leaning on getting the Onkyo 805. __________________ "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"- Walter Sobcheik in the sanitized Big Lewbowski

10-25-2007, 05:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Sorry to hear about your Elite their Tom. At least now you have the chance to buy something new and be ready for them new High Def sound tracks. For whenever you jump on board one (or both) of the formats. They have PoRn ToO So ad dme to the list in suggesting the Onkyo line of receivers. The 705 should do you fine __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-25-2007, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Glad your ELITE's not busted, Tom. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

10-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Damn! I was hoping it wouldn't work and you would buy mine from me. Especially since I just had it rigged to put "BEEOTCH!" into the audio stream at 5 minute intervals. Anyone want a 24TX......cheap? Like, REAL cheap? __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

10-25-2007, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Well, congats on NOT having to replace your receiver. Maybe you should start a fund for getting a new one anyway, just in case that doesn't work next time. Did you ever look into that adapter we were talking about the other day? j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

10-26-2007, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Wow, this thread is an emotional roller coaster. Tom is sad, Tom's reciever is dead. Tom starts looking for new receiver, Tom is a little happier at possible being future proofed for a while. Tom listens to Drunken Villager, Tom is happy once again, though not future proofed any longer. Tom once again watches some porn with audio. I dont know if I can handle these moments. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

10-28-2007, 11:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Well, I unplugged it again and let it sit over night. Then the next morning, I plugged it BACK in and started to watch a DVD with a toslink audio connection to it. I heard a little bit of audio and then static and it audio dropped in/out a bit and then we out completely. I'm preparing some final statements to make at the receiver's wake being held this evening. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

10-29-2007, 05:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Sorry to hear that Your receiver is going to need a coffin for its wake. Maybe a nice new Onkyo receiver box will do just the trick for you. As a bonus it comes with a receiver to help you out in your lose. Will it be an open or a closed box wake. I'll lay down some wires at its resting spot too __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

11-01-2007, 12:10 AM	#25 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	__________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus