New Pioneer Elite Receiver for chlngr1970

***chlngr1970*** · 04-08-2007, 08:55 AM

So, the GF got a rather nice check in the mail for and escrow overpayment, so we now have a Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS. I was going to try and get the 84, but Magnolia had to order it, and I wanted it today

Took me a while to get it installed, but I am SO glad I stepped up to the Elite series of AVR. We watched Hidalgo so far. I'll post some impressions when I get to watch a few HD-DVDs using HDMI.

bembol · 04-08-2007, 09:18 AM

Congrats! That is certainly a beauty.

Can't wait to read your review on HD DVD/DOLBY TrueHD. Do you have BD, to compare it with Uncompressed 5.1 PCM.

I need to go to bed. LOL

***chlngr1970*** · 04-08-2007, 10:02 AM

No BR in MY house, thankyouverymuch!

So far, I like this receiver. Like I said above, I haven't watched any HDDVDs on it. I may pop in one of the problematic discs ( IIRC Superman Returns gave me some problems ) and watch it with DTHD.

bbiab

j

tomdkat · 04-08-2007, 02:52 PM

Sweet!!!! Definitely makes me jealous, while at the same time, I'm still very happy with my Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX.

That thing looks HUGE!!! I wonder how this receiver compares to the equivalent counter parts from Denon, Yamaha, and Onkyo.

Will you be using analog audio connections for DTHD audio playback on HD DVD discs?

Peace...

Sehnzeleid · 04-08-2007, 04:11 PM

Nice receiver!

I actually looked at this model at Magnolia yesterday. My next receiver will most likely be a Pio Elite.

Though one thing I don't understand is why these high end receivers have a bunch of composite connections. I mean, cmon', composite? Dunno, maybe once I have 6 composite INs I'll be like "Damn, I see now!"

PunkMunkey · 04-08-2007, 04:27 PM

Congrats on the new toy!

Pirate · 04-09-2007, 08:27 AM

Nice! I love my ELITE, but it's gettin' kinda old now. That's nice looking model.

ganthc · 04-09-2007, 01:31 PM

It looks like it's built for bluray in mind.

We'll see you in the fold soon enough.

Pirate · 04-09-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganthc

It looks like it's built for bluray in mind.

We'll see you in the fold soon enough.

We should add countdown clocks for each member.

ganthc · 04-09-2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratehunter

We should add countdown clocks for each member.

Yours is already at T-minus 3.5 months and counting.

sub780lime · 04-09-2007, 06:23 PM

I think it could be a little taller

The receiver looks awesome.

What I like best is when i looked for retailers in my local area from your posted link, this was the first listing:

Quote:

PACIFIC KITCHEN & BATH CENTERS, INC

Iguana Man · 04-09-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomdkat

That thing looks HUGE!!! I wonder how this receiver compares to the equivalent counter parts from Denon, Yamaha, and Onkyo.

Peace...

It's smaller and doesn't weigh 92 lbs! Then again it ain't 7K.

Behemoth!

***chlngr1970*** · 04-10-2007, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganthc

It looks like it's built for bluray in mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganthic

We'll see you in the fold soon enough.

Why would I want an overpriced, underutilized format?

j

tomdkat · 04-10-2007, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

It's smaller and doesn't weigh 92 lbs! Then again it ain't 7K.

Behemoth!

Damn, that thing is HUGE!

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
I'm quoting the lady I was with last night...

I wonder how this Pioneer Elite would compare/compete against this behemoth.

Peace...

***chlngr1970*** · 04-11-2007, 12:08 PM

Well, one thing to consider...that Denon costs almost 7X what the Elite cost ( almost 10X what it cost me

) so, I HOPE it would well outperform my Pioneer by a wide margin. Also, I only WISH I had the inputs that the Denon has. then I wouldn't have to be sharing inouts for all my stuff

j

04-08-2007, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	New Pioneer Elite Receiver for chlngr1970 So, the GF got a rather nice check in the mail for and escrow overpayment, so we now have a Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS. I was going to try and get the 84, but Magnolia had to order it, and I wanted it today Took me a while to get it installed, but I am SO glad I stepped up to the Elite series of AVR. We watched Hidalgo so far. I'll post some impressions when I get to watch a few HD-DVDs using HDMI. __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

04-08-2007, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
bembol Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: gta\|brampton	Congrats! That is certainly a beauty. Can't wait to read your review on HD DVD/DOLBY TrueHD. Do you have BD, to compare it with Uncompressed 5.1 PCM. I need to go to bed. LOL __________________ Shaolin's Finest

04-08-2007, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	No BR in MY house, thankyouverymuch! So far, I like this receiver. Like I said above, I haven't watched any HDDVDs on it. I may pop in one of the problematic discs ( IIRC Superman Returns gave me some problems ) and watch it with DTHD. bbiab j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

04-08-2007, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Sweet!!!! Definitely makes me jealous, while at the same time, I'm still very happy with my Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX. That thing looks HUGE!!! I wonder how this receiver compares to the equivalent counter parts from Denon, Yamaha, and Onkyo. Will you be using analog audio connections for DTHD audio playback on HD DVD discs? Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

04-08-2007, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
PunkMunkey Join Date: Jul 2002	Congrats on the new toy! __________________ ...you left me feeling hopeful I'd never see your face again.

04-08-2007, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sehnzeleid Actor Join Date: Jul 2006	Nice receiver! I actually looked at this model at Magnolia yesterday. My next receiver will most likely be a Pio Elite. Though one thing I don't understand is why these high end receivers have a bunch of composite connections. I mean, cmon', composite? Dunno, maybe once I have 6 composite INs I'll be like "Damn, I see now!"

04-09-2007, 08:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Nice! I love my ELITE, but it's gettin' kinda old now. That's nice looking model. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

04-09-2007, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	It looks like it's built for bluray in mind. We'll see you in the fold soon enough. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

04-11-2007, 12:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Well, one thing to consider...that Denon costs almost 7X what the Elite cost ( almost 10X what it cost me ) so, I HOPE it would well outperform my Pioneer by a wide margin. Also, I only WISH I had the inputs that the Denon has. then I wouldn't have to be sharing inouts for all my stuff j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode