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[phish00]

I have a chance to get a sony str 5400ES receiver for $400 or I can get a pioneer elite sc 05 for $749 open box at best buy which one would you guys for I can't decide between the two.

[callas01]

i would say go listen to them. let your ears decide. They are both great .

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by phish00

I have a chance to get a sony str 5400ES receiver for $400 or I can get a pioneer elite sc 05 for $749 open box at best buy which one would you guys for I can't decide between the two.

Getting the Sony STR 5400ES receiver for $400 is incredible. Are you sure it didn't fall off the back of a truck?

[Twitch9]

I'm not a fan of sony but for that price i would get it.

[phish00]

No it's not of a truck lol I'm a sony employee I login the website today and saw the price I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that price I have no idea why it's that cheap but best buy has the pioneer sc 05 for $749 and I had my heart set on that one for a while but his price is hard to pass up if you know what I mean.

[sokrman14]

I would still get the SC-05. Remember this is an investment of your enjoyment. Which one do you think will perform better, regardless of price, because they are both great deals.

[Fors*]

IMO, the Pioneer is an excellent AVR, as I have an SC-05. However, at $400 for the Sony, that is just ridiculous. It would be worth a $400 investment for that particular receiver based at that price point if you ask me!

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'd get the Sony for that price, IF it has pre-outs and add a seperate power amp for the difference in price.

John

[Irrob]

wow get the Sony at that price. I personally prefer Pioneer Elite. But that Sony deal is serious.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by Irrob

wow get the Sony at that price. I personally prefer Pioneer Elite. But that Sony deal is serious.

I totally agree, the MSRP for that thing is around $1,500, so for $400, you just can't pass that up. I appreciate the OP's luv for the SC-05 though!

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by phish00

I have a chance to get a sony str 5400ES receiver for $400 or I can get a pioneer elite sc 05 for $749 open box at best buy which one would you guys for I can't decide between the two.

im not a big sony 'supporter' besides ps3

but for that price id get the sony in a heartbeat

NEW sony > open box pioneer

[callas01]

Originally Posted by John72953

I'd get the Sony for that price, IF it has pre-outs and add a seperate power amp for the difference in price.

John

It does have pre-outs all Sony ES models do.

OP, the Sony are fantastic receivers, my dad uses an older model, I think the 5200ES and it powers his B&W speakers just great. I don't think you would be disappointed with the receiver in any way.

[Steve]

I say get the Sony. Even if you don't want to use it you could probably sell it on Audiogon for a profit.

[phish00]

I tried getting the Sony it's back order right now but they let me put the order through once it becomes available I'll be able to get one I've heard them both the pioneer sounds better on my speakers I worked at best buy for 4 years so I know how the pioneer sounds and it's great but the price is just to dam good to pass up and i've wanting a new receiver for the longest time.

[phish00]

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Enjoy your entertainment in multiple rooms with the STR-DA5400ES 7.1-channel A/V receiver. At the heart, this Elevated Standard (ES) receiver features dual Faroudja DCDi Cinema® chips that enable upscaling of standard definition content to 1080i in up to two rooms. It's also equipped with the necessary connections for full home integration allowing you to start an HD movie in the living room and finish it in the bedroom. You can also listen to your favorites songs in up to three rooms from your iPod® or Walkman® player, PC, or XM® and Sirius Satellite Radio® via dual Digital Media Port inputs. In addition, the STR-DA5400ES features advanced A/V technology that reproduces the latest audio formats from Dolby® Labs (Dolby Digital +/Dolby TrueHD) and dts® (dts HD/DTS High Resolution Audio). Offering plenty of connections, this receiver comes with six HDMI™ inputs and 2 HDMI outputs that are compatible with 1080 60p/24p, Deep Color and x.v.Color video signals.

120W x 7 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)
2nd Room Faroudja DCDi Cinema 1080i Upscaling Technology
Sony’s D.L.L. Audio Scaler
Xross Media Bar™ Inspired GUI
Multi-Room HD (up to 2) and Audio (up to 3 rooms)
Compatible with 1080/60p and 24p HD Video Signals2
Decodes Latest Audio Formats: Linear PCM, DD+, Dolby® TrueHD, dts®-HD Master Audio and dts-HD High Resolution Audio
BRAVIA® Sync™ for Theatre4
2nd Room Simple Icon Driven GUI
6 HDMI Inputs1 with Active Intelligence
HDMI GUI blending
Faroudja DCDi Cinema® 1080p Upscaling Technology2
Direct Stream Digital (DSD) Decoding
Custom Control: RS-232C, 12V Triggers, IR Repeaters
Supplied 2nd Room remote
2nd Room HD Video via CAT5e cable
2 HDMI Outputs1 for BRAVIA® LCD TV and Front PJ
Auto A/V Sync
2 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT5 Inputs
Custom Control: RS-232C, 12V Triggers, IR Repeaters
Supports x.v.Color3 and Deep Color Video Signals
Supplied Learning remote
SAT Ready: XM® and Sirius Satellite Radio®6
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