Pioneer VSX-1018 or Sony STRD920

[callas01]

I listened to both of these and liked the Pioneer sligtly more, in the end though I bought the Sony and have actually been so impressed that I don't regret the purchase of the Sony over the Pioneer at all. The Sony is an excellent receiver, but then so is the Pioneer. The decision was killing me for almost 2 weeks before I bought the Sony, and even after I did, I had hoped I didn't buy the wrong one. Now that I have the Sony, there is no regrets and I am sooooooo happy with it, I know I bought the right on for ME. This will really come down to which you prefer more when you hear them side by side. Don't make this a popularity contest, the real decision is you going down and listening to them and deciding for yourself.