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I haven't seen the 1020 announced yet, but I figure there will be one, and can guess at the specs. Although I'd like to see it have 9 channels of amplification in it, or at least allow the fronts to be run by external amps, and leave the 7 internal to the less important speakers. Or 9 pre-outs would be nice, a call back to the 1018 which has 7 outs.
Anyway, doesn't matter I'm done with integrated amps, and I guess that means Pioneer unless they start making a pre/pro.
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However, perhaps looking at a 7.1 receiver in the first place may be cheaper than a 5.1 receiver with extra amp?
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I had no idea anyone still made 5.1 receivers.
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Only 5.1 for todays market, really? I wouldn't look at a receiver if it was less than 7.1.
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The low end entry level receivers are still 5.1. Heck they still make 2-channel stereo receivers I think.
There are still people with setups that only require a basic receiver to 1) power L/R or L/C/R speakers and 2) conveniently connect multiple devices/sources to their display.
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The low end entry level receivers are still 5.1. Heck they still make 2-channel stereo receivers I think.
There are still people with setups that only require a basic receiver to 1) power L/R or L/C/R speakers and 2) conveniently connect multiple devices/sources to their display. I just bought a stereo receiver 6 months ago to feed one of my whole house audio zones and to feed thru the selected source to the other zone amps. It's a great amp Sherwood $150.00
Fronts/Wides:M22s in/on Center:VP150/VP100 in/on Hghts,SS,SR:QS8s Sub:EP500 AVR:Onkyo 3008
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I haven't seen the 1020 announced yet, but I figure there will be one, and can guess at the specs. Although I'd like to see it have 9 channels of amplification in it, ... The manual is here. It seems that it does have 9 channels of amplification. But you can't run front heights and front wides simultaneously.
Greg VP180, M80s, M22s, QS8(4), CSW S305s, EP500, Pioneer VSX-90 M2i, M3(2), Pio vsx-1020
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Cool, you found the manual. Does look like Pioneer is back on track at least feature/spec wise. But seems the pre-outs are gone for good on their non-Elite gear; shame. And the height/wide speaker terminals are spring clips, instead of proper binding posts; eww.
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I like the low/mid Pio line. Lots of Elite-level features. I saw this today. Why didn't anyone think of iPhone integration before? I HATE most receiver GUIs. This is a GREAT feature. I wish Denon did it. http://gizmodo.com/5485322/pioneers-vsx+...l-it-via-iphone
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