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Is this Pioneer receiver any good?

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Hi, guys... I am thinking of getting this receiver because it's on sale. I don't need 7.1 and I'm on a tight budget so 300 would be tops I could spend.

Pioneer 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver (VSX-517-K)

Specs:

Mfr. Part Number: VSX-517-K
# of Audio Inputs Not Provided By Manufacturer
# of Video Inputs 3 Component, 3 Composite
4 Ohm Capable No
5 Channel Power 550W
5.1 Channel Discrete Input Yes
A/V Inputs/Outputs 3 Input, 1 Output
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals Yes
Component Video Input/Output 3 Input, 1 Output
Component Video Switching Yes
Composite Video Input/Output 3 Input, 1 Output
Digital Inputs 2 Optical, 1 Coaxial
Digital Outputs No
Dolby Digital EX Yes
Dolby Digital Surround Sound Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
DSP Modes 14
DTS Yes
DTS ES Yes
Front AV Jacks No
Graphic EQ No
Headphone Jack Yes
Multiroom Capability No
On Screen Display No
Phono Inputs No
Preamp Outputs No
Remote Control Type System
S-Video Input/Output No
Station Presets 30
Stereo Power Per Channel 110W
post #2 of 2
Get a vsx-817 black or silver. You can get them for well under $300.00 and it is 7.1 capable. The 517 is only 5.1
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