Pioneer Elite SC-57 or ONKYO TX-NR5009

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by nismo604

XT32 > MCACC, if you don't believe me look at the SVS-EQ1 thread in AVS. Tons of MCACC users having to supplement their AutoEQ with the SVS-EQ1 to get better bass performance. XT32 has the SubEQ (SVS-EQ1 equivalent) built in.

The only thing the Pioneer has that I wish the Onkyo has is Airplay.

There are many people who prefer Audyssey XT32, but there are also many people who prefer Advanced MCACC. Its all a matter of opinion. Pointing to that one group of users doesn't give their opinion more weight than anybody on the MCACC side.

I've seen both users and experts say Audyssey was superior while other users and experts say that MCACC is superior. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Having SubEQ can be useful, but its certainly not a necessity. I've never had any issues setting up subs with the Pioneer receivers I've owned. Is that an issue that is isolated to SVS subs or just that particular SVS sub?

I like Audyssey...it just works, but Advanced MCACC works too and its much more flexible as it can be tweaked much more. At the end of the day the sound quality, power, and features of each receiver can stand on their own merits. No matter which calibration software is preferred the questions that remain are which sound do you prefer and what value are you getting for your money? These are questions that the OP will have to answer.