Pioneer Elite new AVRs

[chlngr1970]

I thought SOMEONE would have posted this by now, but here it goes:

From Gizmodo.

NEW PIONEER ELITE A/V RECEIVERS DELIVER UNPRECEDENTED SOUND EXPERIENCES TO THE HOME THEATER Designed Specifically to Complement 2008 KURO Displays and Blu-ray Disc Players, Pioneer Elite Receivers Boast Revolutionary Amplifier Technology
NEW YORK (May 7, 2008) - Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces four new A/V receivers delivering high-definition (HD) audio and video experiences for emerging home theaters - the Elite® SC-07, SC-05, VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. Acting as the HD control center, Pioneer®'s full line of A/V receivers work seamlessly with Pioneer's 2008 KURO displays and Blu-ray Disc® players to deliver the ultimate HD picture and sound performance for a truly emotional response in the living room.

Pioneer's flagship A/V receiver, code named "Susano," has set the industry standard for home theater performance and its 2008 top-of-the-line receivers, the SC-07 and SC-05, continue to incorporate the Direct Energy HD Amplifier with ICEpower™ analog class D amplification technology to produce a level of multi-channel power output, fidelity, and efficiency never before seen or heard in a home A/V receiver. Supported by the Company's legacy sound-tuning technology, the SC-07 and SC-05 were designed from the ground up to produce a 3-dimensional aural experience that will take listeners to the next level of high resolution multichannel surround sound in the entertainment room.

The Elite VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH join Pioneer's leading receiver from 2007 - the VSX-94TXH - to round out the entire 2008 offering. All three models flawlessly pass a 1080p picture with full reproduction capabilities of all new high resolution audio formats.

SC-07 back

SC-05 back


Personaly, I want that SC-07. The GF is already rolling her eyes

j

[Ruined]

Why exactly would you want either of these over the Onkyo 905?

...or, an Integra DTC-9.8 + Outlaw 7125, for that matter?

[chlngr1970]

Mag doesn't sell either of those

Anyway, what does the onkyo offer that I would want? I am quite happy with my VP 50 Pro, so I don't need the scaler, and I am interested in the THX Ultra II Plus. I am also interested in the new amp section. I know that I am happy with my current Elite, and I'll take that over the unknown ATM...

j