From everything I've read, it looks like the 2012 models of receivers are a big disappointment. In most cases there's no real difference between 2011 and 2012 models. It seems like all that's happened is the model numbers and price were pushed up a little. I've read about Pioneer, Denon, Yamaha and Onkyo. Pretty much all the major brands.
I was hoping higher end audyssey worked it's way into lower models. It doesn't look like it.
I was hoping 9.2 and higher worked down into lower end models. Nope.
I was hoping pre-outs worked their way into lower end models. Nope.
I was hoping mcacc and/or ypao added sub eq. Nope.
It seems like TVs have better 2012 models, but not AV equipment.
I was hoping higher end audyssey worked it's way into lower models. It doesn't look like it.
I was hoping 9.2 and higher worked down into lower end models. Nope.
I was hoping pre-outs worked their way into lower end models. Nope.
I was hoping mcacc and/or ypao added sub eq. Nope.
It seems like TVs have better 2012 models, but not AV equipment.