Until there are 'Official' thread related to those models, let's discuss here.
You sound like a sensible fellow! I have a question for you about the "Multi-Channel Auto Level Control" or ALC. Pioneer describes the "Multi-Channel" version of this as being very similar to things like THX Loudness Plus and Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which basically provide a level-dependent Loudness control. I have the VSX-21TXH from 2009 with the THX features, and its non-Multi-Channel ALC does nothing remotely like what Pioneer describes for the Multi-Channel version, but then again, it doesn't need to. I'm interested in this because Pioneer has dropped THX, apparently leaving them without a Loudness control, unless this Multi-Channel ALC is it. So I'm wondering if you can tell that it's acting in that capacity when you engage it.Just so you can gauge the usefulness of this review, my biases are:
1) I believe speakers get you 75% of the way to audio nirvana
2) speaker placement and room setup get you 20% closer
3) amps/preamps get the last 5%. However pre-amp features like room correction do make a difference which is why I prefer a decent quality receiver over a seperate pre-amp/amp combo.
4) interconnects, cables, wires offer 0% improvement
maybe try uploading to dropbox or google docs and share that link?Hi Jeff:
I also have a Denon receiver (3311CI). I yes; I noticed better bass with the Denon; but only if I compare the Pioneer after calibration without been tweak. I was totally dissapointed; becasue everything sounds so great except for the bass. So I decided to learn everyday how really MCACC works and start doing lots of tests until finally I was able to get the punchy and deep bass I really want. Its not deeeeeeeeeeep!; but you can feel it!
Here is the document; give it a try. Do the following; copy one of the memory banks you used more in another slot; then tweak that new slot so you can have your original slot intact. I use to have 2 memory banks (One for Movies and another just for Music; two completely different EQ settings). This document needs to be revised again; I will work with it again pretty soon. Just waiting for my SC-81 in which should arrive today!
PS: I tried to post file here but max allowed is 20k file. This one is 800k. I tried to PM the file but; now I was unable to find the "attach button". I used to do this in the past.
It seems you have to choose "Auto" mcacc to EQ the subs. It doesnt get set if you do "Full Auto". Why pioneer could not have chosen less similar naming conventions...who knows!On full auto using expert the sub channel is left at zero across those bands.
Brian in Bakersfield...
Can't tell as I still haven't bought any receiver but I know there is a webserver in the unit so I'm expecting some kind of tuning from it... but how much? I have no idea... someone else will have to tell.Just got my 1124, and wow, what the heck happened to AVNavigator for Windows? Based on PC screenshots from last year, I was expecting to be able to completely manage the AVR from my PC.
I'll quote the answer above...The VSX-1124-K doesn't support HDCP 2.2 does it? I'm concerned that may be an issue down the line with 4K support. Unfortunately I'm pass the the date to return mine. Also Amazon dropped the price to $449 already!
Does this receiver have HDCP 2.2?No. Only onkyo.