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Thread: Harman AVR630 vs. Pioneer VSX1014TXK |
    
New member Username: Lytalbayre
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:57 pm: |
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This is just a poll... which one and why?
Thanks all! |
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Silver Member Username: Landroval
Post Number: 851
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 12:15 am: |
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AVR435/635. Both H/K sound quality and Pioneer features. |
Silver Member Username: Elitefan1
Post Number: 731
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 09:45 am: |
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Not a fair question. You can't compare a $1300 list receiver to a unit that list for half as much and can be had for much less. A more appropriate question is how does the H/K 630 compare to the Elite VSX-54 or 56. There it gets down to which ever you personally like and which fits your needs better as they both are warm, powerful units that have generally similar sonics. For me I have to buy the Elite because H/K like NAD and Rotel do not have enough inputs for my current system let alone future expansion. As much as I like all these brands I do not understand how NAD and H/K can include only 6 analog inputs on receivers in the $2000 price range. Just not sufficient for my needs. |
New member Username: Lytalbayre
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 11:50 am: |
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Well, according to this thread
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/104117.html
the VSX1014TXK is virtually a twin of the VSX52.
So then, how does the harman avr630 compare to the Pioneer elite VSX52??
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Silver Member Username: Elitefan1
Post Number: 732
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 12:12 pm: |
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As I have said several times on this forum the 1014 is not "virtually" a twin or identical or however you want to describe it. The 1014 and the Elite models use totally different power supplies, DSP's, DAC's, and internal connectors. I know this from having owned both lines and from talking to Pioneer's tech director in California. For a receiver that can be bought for under $500 the 1014 is a very good one but cannot be compared to either the 630 or the 52. As to the comparison between those two I can only refer you to my above comments about which fits your needs better. Both are excellent. |
New member Username: Lytalbayre
Post Number: 3
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 12:26 pm: |
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Thanks! I have both of these receivers... I didn't test them because I want to sell whichever one I don't want as brand new.
Looks like I'm keeping the Harman.
Anyone want to buy a Pioneer VSX1014TXK for $375 plus shipping? |
Silver Member Username: Rh1
Post Number: 309
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 12:28 pm: |
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try audiogon.com to sell this unit, however I believe that they are selling new for $399 from etailers |
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