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Thread: Yamaha v Pioneer |
    
New member Username: Thompson16
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 01:34 pm: |
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Hi - trying to decide between a Yamaha HTR 5750 or a Pioneer VSX-D814K. Would be used 50% for music and 50% for TV/DVDs.
Any suggestions? |
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Sarandon Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 11:47 pm: |
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If i were you i would get the Pioneer VSX-1015TX-K for $499. It is a better deal than the two you mention. |
Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 964
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:26 am: |
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I'd ditch both Yamaha and Pioneer, and look into getting a refurb HK receiver from Harman Audio on eBay for whatever amount you're ready to pay for the first two. You get the full original manufacturer's warranty, which is rare for refurb items.
Ignore the watts per channel numbers, they're totally meaningless---the HKs will have much better sound especially for music. |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 1368
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:44 am: |
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I'd avoid buying Hk receivers. It's no wonder they have so many 'refurbs' up for sale. They arent exactly known for their reliability. |
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| Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 11:07 am: |
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They have 'refurbs' for sale because they have the logstics worked out to do so. And "refurbished" does not imply a failure.
Also says nothing about the failure rate of others where it is just thrown into the trash bin. Sometimes (and in the case of HK), the demand for refurbished units, the initial price and a generous return/repair policy is what makes the logistics worthwhile (e.g., Dyson vacuums for example do not fail any mor ethan other vacuums but you have a good secondary market for reconditioned Dysons).
Just so people aren't misled by uninformed opinions |
Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 974
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 01:42 am: |
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Gvenk,
I commend you on continuing to counterbalance Paul's pathologically uninformed opinions on this forum.
Sheesh, it sure must keep you busy, though...I say we should all pitch in and pay you a salary! : ) |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 1385
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 10:41 pm: |
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If it were up to me, nobody would receiver a salary. Everyone should be on a pay for performance package People would waste less time and be much more productive that way. |
Silver Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 935
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 10:48 pm: |
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And what do you do for a living Paul. |
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