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Pioneer HT amps...what one...newbie

hi...ive been wanting to get into HT in the living room and leaving the LINN in a listening room.
my budget is tight in the $500 region(for amp) and ive narrowed the search to 2 Pioneers amps a VSX 1019 AHK & a 9040 TXH
does anybody know what the difference is between these? they are priced similar and both appeal to me!........is there an amp in this price range that beats both of these???
What Speakers Match Well W/ Pioneer gear,i was looking for some small/maybe satts that can handle Music well also and what is a realistic price to spend on speakers when u spend $500 on an amp/?
thanx
julian
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vicdamone
850 posts
 
Excuse me!

Disregard my previous comments regarding the Pioneer receivers. I assumed those were older receivers, sorry. I own an Elite SC-07 and I would definitely choose them over my previous suggestion.

As to speakers, it's important to match them for HT, or to at least match to the larger left and right two channel selections. I would prioritize a good sub then budget the speakers.
shiva
181 posts
 
Go over to videogon and check out the pioneer elite vsx23, I believe. It is new, has all the latest features and is being sold for $499, new.
les_creative_edge
174 posts
 
The VSX-9040TXH has full set of preamp outs. You may like to have those in case you wish to supplant the internal amps with an out board amplifier. For about $500 US the 9040 is a very nice AVR. But check out other brands too before you buy. But if you like Pioneer the 9040 is again nice for about $500
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