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HomeTheaterVirgin · 06-26-2009, 05:42 AM

So I seen thats its hard to get a sc-05 or any Elite reciever in that case.My local dealer says there getting rid of the elite line.Tell me it aint so tell me theres new ones coming as soon as I made up my mind on a reviever line they take them away.I really got interested in the Ice AMP and all the good things I have heard from it.

pacificvibes · 06-26-2009, 06:16 AM

I havent heard of Pioneer getting rid of the Elite A/V receiver line.

saprano · 06-26-2009, 07:25 AM

I dont know why they told you that. pioneer will be releasing the replacement to the SC-LX81 ( called SC-O7 in the U.S) in the U.K soon.

The SC-LX82

http://www.avland.co.uk/aasp/pioneer...x82/sclx82.asp

jdub178 · 06-26-2009, 07:26 AM

I work in electronic sales and I still have them in stock. . . but they have deep discounts. . . there are rumblings but I hope it doesn't actually happen

bluRazor · 06-26-2009, 07:33 AM

its my understanding that theyre retiring the elite line along with their plasma production by years end or so.

pacificvibes · 06-26-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blu/razor

its my understanding that theyre retiring the elite line along with their plasma production by years end or so.

why would they do that? where are you hearing this???

bluRazor · 06-26-2009, 07:40 AM

read it here. they are having money probs & are downsizing. i read that panasonic has absorbed most of their plasma dept. cant give you any links sorry. i read most of this here so you should be able to search the forums for more info.

this is why youre seeing the discounts on kuros & the elite line i belive.

pacificvibes · 06-26-2009, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu/razor

read it here. they are having money probs & are downsizing. i read that panasonic has absorbed most of their plasma dept. cant give you any links sorry. i read most of this here so you should be able to search the forums for more info.

I know they are cutting the Plasma production but there hasn't been any word of them cutting the Elite AV line

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbi...212_424440.htm

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Pioneer plans to immediately end in-house development and by March 2010 will close down its TV business altogether. It's focusing instead on audio equipment and set-top boxes as well as car navigation technology.

bluRazor · 06-26-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

I know they are cutting the Plasma production but there hasn't been any word of them cutting the Elite AV line

i may be mistaken. i heard it here somewhere but dont know if its offical.

pacificvibes · 06-26-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blu/razor

i may be mistaken. i heard it here somewhere but dont know if its offical.

Yea, I would be VERY surprised if they are to drop the AV line. I highly doubt they are.

bluRazor · 06-26-2009, 08:10 AM

you know what, i remember where i heard it now. i was talking to the salesman at americian when i bought my sc-05 about them discontinuing their plasmas & he told me that they were also retiring the elite line. hardly a credible source. sorry if i scared you.

jdub178 · 06-26-2009, 11:48 AM

their flatpanels are the only thing that are being cut for sure. Their factories will be closed by march of next year. However their future overall is unsure. They maintain that they will continue to make receivers and bluray players. Everyone at my work are still mourning the loss of such a bechmark peice.

HomeTheaterVirgin · 06-26-2009, 01:11 PM

I might have to stick with the vsx 1019

bluRazor · 06-26-2009, 01:15 PM

i wouldnt give up yet. dig a little. i know 6ave is only in store now but someone should still carry them. americian & some local high end places still have them by me.

bluRazor · 06-26-2009, 01:23 PM

abes of maine has them for 900$ with a 3 year warrenty. thats more than some were charging but 100$ less than i paid. & ive heard theyre a trustworthy retailer.

naturephoto1 · 06-26-2009, 01:25 PM

They are listed as available on the Amazon website. But, I am not sure of the stores selling them and if the units come with a US warranty.

Rich

HomeTheaterVirgin · 06-26-2009, 01:31 PM

well I wasnt planning on buying it till next month,So im sure they will be gone by then might jave to bite the bullet and use the credit card.

CAB · 06-26-2009, 01:40 PM

I have an uncle that just picked up an SC-07 for an amazing price but stock is getting smaller. My local dealer I use for Paradigm/Anthem told us that stock is low because they are expecting the new lines to be announced and shipped soon.

In a related story, that very same dealer is planning a memorial service for the day the Pioneer Plasmas are no longer.

HomeTheaterVirgin · 06-26-2009, 02:29 PM

Im starting to look at the onkyo there looking nice the 806 but they look so damn ugly compared to elites.Also no ICE AMP

saprano · 06-26-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu/razor

its my understanding that theyre retiring the elite line along with their plasma production by years end or so.

No, did you not see my link? vvvvvvv

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

I dont know why they told you that. pioneer will be releasing the replacement to the SC-LX81 ( called SC-O7 in the U.S) in the U.K soon.

The SC-LX82

http://www.avland.co.uk/aasp/pioneer...x82/sclx82.asp

06-26-2009, 05:42 AM	#1
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	No more pioneer? So I seen thats its hard to get a sc-05 or any Elite reciever in that case.My local dealer says there getting rid of the elite line.Tell me it aint so tell me theres new ones coming as soon as I made up my mind on a reviever line they take them away.I really got interested in the Ice AMP and all the good things I have heard from it.

06-26-2009, 08:10 AM	#11
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	you know what, i remember where i heard it now. i was talking to the salesman at americian when i bought my sc-05 about them discontinuing their plasmas & he told me that they were also retiring the elite line. hardly a credible source. sorry if i scared you. Last edited by bluRazor; 06-26-2009 at 12:37 PM.

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06-26-2009, 06:16 AM	#2
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I havent heard of Pioneer getting rid of the Elite A/V receiver line.

06-26-2009, 07:25 AM	#3
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I dont know why they told you that. pioneer will be releasing the replacement to the SC-LX81 ( called SC-O7 in the U.S) in the U.K soon. The SC-LX82 http://www.avland.co.uk/aasp/pioneer...x82/sclx82.asp

06-26-2009, 07:26 AM	#4
jdub178 Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:85	I work in electronic sales and I still have them in stock. . . but they have deep discounts. . . there are rumblings but I hope it doesn't actually happen

06-26-2009, 07:33 AM	#5
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	its my understanding that theyre retiring the elite line along with their plasma production by years end or so.

06-26-2009, 07:40 AM	#7
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	read it here. they are having money probs & are downsizing. i read that panasonic has absorbed most of their plasma dept. cant give you any links sorry. i read most of this here so you should be able to search the forums for more info. this is why youre seeing the discounts on kuros & the elite line i belive.

06-26-2009, 11:48 AM	#12
jdub178 Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:85	their flatpanels are the only thing that are being cut for sure. Their factories will be closed by march of next year. However their future overall is unsure. They maintain that they will continue to make receivers and bluray players. Everyone at my work are still mourning the loss of such a bechmark peice.

06-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#13
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	I might have to stick with the vsx 1019

06-26-2009, 01:15 PM	#14
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	i wouldnt give up yet. dig a little. i know 6ave is only in store now but someone should still carry them. americian & some local high end places still have them by me.

06-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#15
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	abes of maine has them for 900$ with a 3 year warrenty. thats more than some were charging but 100$ less than i paid. & ive heard theyre a trustworthy retailer.

06-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#16
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	They are listed as available on the Amazon website. But, I am not sure of the stores selling them and if the units come with a US warranty. Rich

06-26-2009, 01:31 PM	#17
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	well I wasnt planning on buying it till next month,So im sure they will be gone by then might jave to bite the bullet and use the credit card.

06-26-2009, 01:40 PM	#18
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	I have an uncle that just picked up an SC-07 for an amazing price but stock is getting smaller. My local dealer I use for Paradigm/Anthem told us that stock is low because they are expecting the new lines to be announced and shipped soon. In a related story, that very same dealer is planning a memorial service for the day the Pioneer Plasmas are no longer.

06-26-2009, 02:29 PM	#19
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	Im starting to look at the onkyo there looking nice the 806 but they look so damn ugly compared to elites.Also no ICE AMP

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