The last thing I would want to do is to create an argument. I'm just recording my observations of the 1014. If one needs a receiver and doesn't want to spend a fortune, it's not bad. It has the characteristic Pioneer sound. If one is trying to upgrade older equipment, in my opinion, it's not worth the effort. My m22s are getting bored, already. I have an older non-DD Pioneer that I actually like better for stereo listening. Gotta go, now. The Yammie is calling.