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which flagship receiver

I want to buy an older flagship receiver for my bedroom system that will be used mostly for multichannel music and some home theater use also .
so far I am looking at a Yamaha RX-Z1 and RX-Z9 I really wanted a Sony STR-DA9000ES but they are rarely available and still demand a price a bit higher than I am able to pay.

so my question is which Yamaha Receiver would be the best between the Z1 and Z9 .

I presently use a Yamaha RX-V800 that works fine except due to very power hungry speakers I have to use several amplifiers to drive the speakers ,and I have run out of digital audio inputs for my numerous devices .

I also am not stuck on Yamaha so any opinions on other totl Receivers in the sub $500 dollar range are welcomed ,that is the price of the two receivers I mentioned and the most I am able to spend .
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tom6897
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I have had excellent experience with Pioneer"Elite" VSX-59 TXi and 79TXi. The Marantz receivers are also well regarded for sonics and video.
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rbaker
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I can not comment on the newer Harmon Kardon avr's but I have an older AVR7200 I use for home theater that sounds great I have been through many avr's and always come back to HK high current sound.
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bacardi
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I have a champagne gold Yamaha RxZ1 in mint shape and still sounds amazing. Payed $2770 about 8 years ago. Yes it is a tank at 62 lbs. Go with the Yammy!!!

Regards Bacardi
shakedown
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I use a Pioneer Elite VSX94TX...It will not dissappoint you in any regard and will have plenty of ummph for your speakers.
sid42
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Go with an older unit,some of the best made, the Yamaha DSP-A1, or the RX-V1. Both are 5.1, has plenty of juice for your speakers, and can be had for $400 or less. I have the DSP-A1, and it's staying in my house until it dies!
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