Chuck_J
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- Feb 5, 2005
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I posted a few weeks back on trying to decide on a receiver. I was looking for something in the $300 range but after reading some of the responses and other posts I've decided to step it up and invest in a nicer and higher quality receiver.
It was a tie between the Yamahas and Pioneers but I like the streamline "look" and visual panel display of the Pioneer more.
Now for my question. It seems I could not go wrong with the 1014. #1 does it have the TV display unlike the lower Pioneers? #2 Is it pretty much the same as the Elite 41 only cheaper and with THX? Sound shop has a clearance on the VSX41s (Floor displays)for $269!!
I went to a "custom" dealer and installer shop last week looking for the 1014 but they only sold the Elites. The person I talked to didn't think to highly of anything less than the Elite series. (Go figure) Since I liked the Pioneer he was willing to sell me a Elite 52 for around $600 bucks. I personally feel I can be fully satisfied with the 1014 instead and save a few dollars too!
oneCall.com has a 1014 for $398 and Best Buy has it for $499. I'm kind of concern about purchasing it online since I don't want to purchase any gray market equipment and not have Pioneers warranty backing.
I know Elites have authorized dealers and most if not all are not through online stores. Is it the same for the non Pioneer Elite products?
I know this is long but I'd appreciate any responses on this matter. Thanks
Chuck
PS in the title I mentioned 45 went I meant to say Elite VSX 52TX
It was a tie between the Yamahas and Pioneers but I like the streamline "look" and visual panel display of the Pioneer more.
Now for my question. It seems I could not go wrong with the 1014. #1 does it have the TV display unlike the lower Pioneers? #2 Is it pretty much the same as the Elite 41 only cheaper and with THX? Sound shop has a clearance on the VSX41s (Floor displays)for $269!!
I went to a "custom" dealer and installer shop last week looking for the 1014 but they only sold the Elites. The person I talked to didn't think to highly of anything less than the Elite series. (Go figure) Since I liked the Pioneer he was willing to sell me a Elite 52 for around $600 bucks. I personally feel I can be fully satisfied with the 1014 instead and save a few dollars too!
oneCall.com has a 1014 for $398 and Best Buy has it for $499. I'm kind of concern about purchasing it online since I don't want to purchase any gray market equipment and not have Pioneers warranty backing.
I know Elites have authorized dealers and most if not all are not through online stores. Is it the same for the non Pioneer Elite products?
I know this is long but I'd appreciate any responses on this matter. Thanks
Chuck
PS in the title I mentioned 45 went I meant to say Elite VSX 52TX