Just called my Magnolia, the Yamaha's are not on sale unfortunately, but the SC95-99 are.

I am looking to upgrade to a new receiver and am wondering if anyone on this thread has some advice. I am looking between the Denon 6200w, the yamaha 3050 or possibly 2050, anthem 720, and pioneer sc-95 to 99 (though I don't see a ton of difference other than power between the 95 and 99).

I am driving klipsch speakers up front, jbl towers for my rears, and using kef bookshelves for heights and surrounds. Looking for 9 output channels and pre-outs, but will consider 7 output channels with pre-outs as well (Anthem 720).

Does anyone have any advice? Is there a big difference in room correction between these brands, Audyssey, MCACC, YPAO, and ARC? I've read that ARC is the best.


Does anyone know if the sale will still be going tomorrow on those Pioneer's? That price may be the deciding factor for me. Has anyone compared the 95 to the 97 or 99?

Thanks

Where the sub gain gets set is a moot point as long as it meets your volume requirements.

Not much to offer you but I'm chiming in here because I'm going to jettison my Anthem MRX-510 for one of these three units. The Anthem sounds a-ma-zing and ARC is quite good. Mostly solved my sub placement issue even with 1 big sub in my weird room. Read the Anthem threads for advice on getting the most out of ARC - it is quite a thing.

What's annoying me beyond belief is the limitations of Zone 2. Basically impossible to single-wire a source and have it work in Z2. No HDMI audio to my Z2 TV. No DSD. Oddball scaling choices for component input (Wii). Some of this I knew about when I purchased but some I didn't. Overall it's leading to a negative experience despite the superb audio fidelity.

Now I do have a question for the participants in this thread: given the following requirements, are any of these units deal-breakers (also asked over here: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/90-rec...post43557882)?

1. With any source playing on Z1, simply turn on Z2 and hear 2.0 version of it. All sources are HDMI.
2. With any source playing on Z1, change to stereo mode and then hear 2.0 version on Z2.
3. Simply have an "all channel stereo" mode that sends 2.0 everywhere.
4. Have a digital output that sends whatever's coming in out to a second receiver that I can set to perpetual 2.0 down-mixing.

Any comments on the update frequency and overall quality of the apps?

I was, till today, set on the Denon X4200W but research set in and now I'm looking at all of these. Leaning toward the Yam but the Class D amps in the Pioneer are tempting. I'm running B&W DM602 mains.

I was somewhat in the same situation, between sc95, x4200 and rz900. Decided to go with 4200 because I like features and the intuitive interface that Denon offers, and the fact that dts x is already out, tells me that denon is more involved with their products, also the fact that JD smoothie is an invaluable resource when it comes to all things Denon&Marantz.

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So, like many of you, I was deciding on the pup, Yamaha, and denon. I went with the Pioneer Elite SC95. Mainly for its true capabilities to run a 4ohm load and it's class D3 amp. Runs cooler and uses way less power consumption. Just like getting a new phone, you have to get used to the brand. But once your used to it it performs well. Plus it has 9 channels of amplification. The DTS:X update is coming, and I'm in no rush as there's hardly any content for it. Only having 3 2.2 HDMI inputs is no big deal either to me. A UHD smart player would handle streaming and UHD discs, and maybe a roku. Other than that I have nothing else that takes the 2.2 input. So 3 is plenty for me and the near future. I honestly love the sound coming from this Reciever and it just looks so much more elegant and pretty sitting next to the Yamaha or denon. So far I haven't regretted my decision.

Glad to know you like it. Im in the same boat debating between those three

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I liked the denon also, but only having 7 channels driven means u need an external amp just to do 5.1.4. The pioneer does 5.1.4 out of the box, and with external amp you can do 7.2.4. Might not be a big deal to some but it was for me.

I have the x4200 and one thing that drives me crazy is hoe hot it runs compared to yamahas and my vsx90. It peaked my interest as to why that is. My set up is only 3.1 which consists of two polk rti8 and one csi 3. Receiver is never driven hard at all.

So i took the top off and discovered that the hottest part inside x4200 is the power transformer which is expected however, the problem is how denon designed the internal lay out which is problematic. The transformer sits directly below the hdmi board which is heated by the convexing hot air from the transformer, in fact all the components around the transformer are hot as hell. For comparison ive looked at aventage series and it seems yamaha keeps the transformer somewhat away from other components so does pioneer elite series therefore yamaha aventage runs much much cooler than denon x series. Having such a hot transformer directly beneath the hdmi board may cause problems down the road for denon.

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Btw paint job inside the cover



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