Digital amps - the Panasonic SA-XR50

[royphil345]

Didn't see anything about distortion having anything to do with the rating. Or dynamics, or performance at higher volumes. No measurements of any kind for amplifier performance. Only Tuner performance and noise (background I assume).. oh and "crispness".

The Pioneer is rated exactly the same as the Panasonic if you look at the breakdown. Is it down the list because it's more expensive? (Though it does have more power and features) Their whole rating system just doesn't make sense this time.

However, The Pioneer IS listed as one of the quick picks for those who desire more power and features. I couldn't live with a receiver that lacked preamp outs. The auto-calibration on the Pioneer seems like a nice feature.

I really didn't mean to bash the Panasonic. I was just saying that you can pick up the Pioneer for close to the same price now. Seems like it may have a little more juice and features for the $.

And if someone offered to trade me the Sony receiver that made the middle of the list for my Harman Kardon that didn't make the list at all, I'd tell them to.... well, I'd tell them no. Wouldn't you?


http://www.t3.co.uk/reviews/default....bsectionid=687