I need a little advice. Possibly picking up an SC-05. - Blu-ray Forum

Zman2k2 · 09-19-2009, 12:56 AM

So I have the opportunity tomorrow, to pick up a brand new Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver for half price. What do you think I should do? Would it be a noticeable step up from where I am now. Right now I have an entry level Pioneer receiver. It uses class AB tech. for the amplifier outputs. Does the Class D of the Elite series really sound that much different?

It's a one day liquidation sale at a store around here. They do it every year. So tomorrow is my only chance at this. It goes regularly around $1900, but tomorrow it's on for $888.

Hit me with the positives and negatives you can think of.

Vagrant_1 · 09-19-2009, 01:00 AM

I would buy it they are becoming hard to find. I am looking for one myself, gonna hit up best buy etc... to see if I can find the 05 or 07. Some people here have quoted prices from 700ish to high 800's

Zman2k2 · 09-19-2009, 01:06 AM

You're in the States, correct? Because the BestBuy's around here don't carry Elite. And you say that the quote around there is high 700's, low 800's. So the Canadian price I have must be pretty good. Thanks.

Anyone else want to chime in?

Vagrant_1 · 09-19-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

You're in the States, correct? Because the BestBuy's around here don't carry Elite. And you say that the quote around there is high 700's, low 800's. So the Canadian price I have must be pretty good. Thanks.

Anyone else want to chime in?

Yeah Im in Las Vegas, NV and my best buy does carry them

ls7z06 · 09-19-2009, 01:36 PM

I think the BB Magnolia stores carry them.

Fors* · 09-21-2009, 01:04 PM

If you can find one for that price, I would grab it. I went from an Onkyo to my SC-05, and the sound is much cleaner and detailed. IMO, the audio now sounds less processed and much more natural or as the way it was intended to sound. The efficiency of the new ICE amps are as advertised and totally worth the upgrade to the Elite's, especially at that price.

Steve · 09-21-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls7z06

I think the BB Magnolia stores carry them.

That's correct. Only the Magnolia stores carry the Elite line. I don't know if there are Magnolia stores in Canada or not.

Zman2k2 · 09-21-2009, 09:34 PM

Nope, no such thing as a magnolia store in Canada.

But I went ahead and picked up the SC-05 on the weekend. Been playing with it since. The settings and adjustments it gives me are so fun. I'm happy with my new toy.

Steve · 09-21-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

Nope, no such thing as a magnolia store in Canada.

But I went ahead and picked up the SC-05 on the weekend. Been playing with it since. The settings and adjustments it gives me are so fun. I'm happy with my new toy.

I didn't think there were any, but I wasn't sure. I'm glad you're enjoying your new toy.

Fishy · 09-21-2009, 10:28 PM

Great deal.

Living here in Toronto, the cheapest I could find was $1599. Ridiculous.

09-19-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	I need a little advice. Possibly picking up an SC-05. So I have the opportunity tomorrow, to pick up a brand new Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver for half price. What do you think I should do? Would it be a noticeable step up from where I am now. Right now I have an entry level Pioneer receiver. It uses class AB tech. for the amplifier outputs. Does the Class D of the Elite series really sound that much different? It's a one day liquidation sale at a store around here. They do it every year. So tomorrow is my only chance at this. It goes regularly around $1900, but tomorrow it's on for $888. Hit me with the positives and negatives you can think of.

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09-19-2009, 01:00 AM	#2
Vagrant_1 Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:129	I would buy it they are becoming hard to find. I am looking for one myself, gonna hit up best buy etc... to see if I can find the 05 or 07. Some people here have quoted prices from 700ish to high 800's

09-19-2009, 01:06 AM	#3
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	You're in the States, correct? Because the BestBuy's around here don't carry Elite. And you say that the quote around there is high 700's, low 800's. So the Canadian price I have must be pretty good. Thanks. Anyone else want to chime in?

09-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#5
ls7z06 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	I think the BB Magnolia stores carry them.

09-21-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	If you can find one for that price, I would grab it. I went from an Onkyo to my SC-05, and the sound is much cleaner and detailed. IMO, the audio now sounds less processed and much more natural or as the way it was intended to sound. The efficiency of the new ICE amps are as advertised and totally worth the upgrade to the Elite's, especially at that price.

09-21-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	Nope, no such thing as a magnolia store in Canada. But I went ahead and picked up the SC-05 on the weekend. Been playing with it since. The settings and adjustments it gives me are so fun. I'm happy with my new toy.

09-21-2009, 10:28 PM	#10
Fishy Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Mississauga, Ontario Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Great deal. Living here in Toronto, the cheapest I could find was $1599. Ridiculous.

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