thinkin of upgrading to Pioneer VSX-919H-K

[arrt vandelay]

if you would like a somewhat decent upgrade, you may want to check out the many refurb harman kardon avr 254s that on ebay currently. it looks like they can be had for around $250, and i'm guessing that it would definitely sound better than your current sony. also, don't be fooled by the specs on the avr 254, 50wpc on the hk will mop the floor w/ the 110wpc on the sony or pioneer...

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

if you would like a somewhat decent upgrade, you may want to check out the many refurb harman kardon avr 254s that on ebay currently. it looks like they can be had for around $250, and i'm guessing that it would definitely sound better than your current sony. also, don't be fooled by the specs on the avr 254, 50wpc on the hk will mop the floor w/ the 110wpc on the sony or pioneer...

+1 on the HK. I got mine just as it was going out of stock. It sounds amazing, and is loud enough for my setup. Its power ratings are honest, and it has pre-outs for an external amp in case you need more.

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

sorry if this is noobish but
what exactly are pre outs?

[Steve]

Originally Posted by iceman_mw21

sorry if this is noobish but
what exactly are pre outs?

Pre-outs are a set of connections that run an unamplified signal from your receiver to an external amplifier. If your receiver doesn't have them then you can never add a separate amp to your setup.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by fireman325

Pre-outs are a set of connections that run an unamplified signal from your receiver to an external amplifier. If your receiver doesn't have them then you can never add a separate amp to your setup.

Which in my case meant a case of upgraditis to get them. If you think they are not worth it, think hard.....as I should had gotten a receiver with them from the beginning, but instead went the cheap way out and paid more in the long run.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Which in my case meant a case of upgraditis to get them. If you think they are not worth it, think hard.....as I should had gotten a receiver with them from the beginning, but instead went the cheap way out and paid more in the long run.

I'm in the same boat. I might have just added an amp rather than buying a whole new receiver, but the Onkyo 605 doesn't have them.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by fireman325

I'm in the same boat. I might have just added an amp rather than buying a whole new receiver, but the Onkyo 605 doesn't have them.

Yeah, the 605 was a great entry receiver, but I got the bug pretty bad and then....well....upgraditis took over.....and I'll never go any way but blu again!

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Which in my case meant a case of upgraditis to get them. If you think they are not worth it, think hard.....as I should had gotten a receiver with them from the beginning, but instead went the cheap way out and paid more in the long run.

Thanks to people here, thats exactly why I went with the AVR 254.

Happy shopping

[jomari]

from what i can tell, fosberg is trying to just 'future proof' his purchase... considering what can be added on later down the road, without double dipping on a receiver.

its one of those "i can settle for this receiver, then get a better one", which i tend to avoid as much as possible.

i tend to think 3-5 years is a good performer, and avoid replacing things over and over thru the years.