"I'm not sure where you get your information, but it is clearly wrong. The 49TX and other flagships are packed with far greater processing power than the two above you mentioned. I agree with Howard it's really not even worth getting into a debate about this simple fact. Ever heard the phrase...
I guess I'm never gonna get it. Why would anyone spend $2500.00 street price for a flagship receiver just to add an outboard amp to it when you can get a Denon 3802 or Sony DA5ES for around $700.00 with pre amp sections that spec just as good as the pioneer, and are probably more reliable as...