Pioneer Elite vsx-14 enough for hdi-3800? Alternatives?

Google "Yamaha R-N800A", it should do your JBL well for your budget.

Thanks @deep_333 I'm looking into it! What would you say the strength of the R-N800A is?

Thanks @deep_333 I'm looking into it! What would you say the strength of the R-N800A is?

It is a dedicated conservatively rated stereo all in one solution (integrated amp + streaming dac) that can deliver greater than 200W/channel Class AB into your speaker with enough current. The DAC implementation is good and Yamaha's Musiccast streaming features are glitch free/fairly robust (it has been around for a minute to get all kinks ironed out). To summarize, It should be a good step up sonically for 2 channel use than your older Pioneer multichannel receiver and good value for a modest budget of ~$1000.

@szejna 

The two you have listed are a good product and worth your consideration as well as the Yamaha also suggested. 

Take a look at The Music Room if you want to purchase them, they have a return policy so that way you can try them and see which you like.

Ignore my comment on room correction and all three of the suggested amps will give you good power.

It is a dedicated conservatively rated stereo all in one solution (integrated amp + streaming dac) that can deliver greater than 200W/channel Class AB into your speaker with enough current. The DAC implementation is good and Yamaha's Musiccast streaming features are glitch free/fairly robust (it has been around for a minute to get all kinks ironed out). To summarize, It should be a good step up sonically for 2 channel use than your older Pioneer multichannel receiver and good value for a modest budget of ~$1000.

@deep_333  Thanks for the thoughtful response! This looks like a really good option in the more affordable price range.

@sunshdw I will take a look!
 

Ignore my comment on room correction

Too late   I started thinking about it, I'm really curious what Dirac would do for me. It sounds like with mini-dsp it can always be added later.