Pioneer Elite vsx-53tx or Yamaha rx-v1400

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I am looking for a new receiver and am considering these two. I read a lot of comparisons between the Yamaha and Denons, but only one or two comparing the yamaha and pioneer. Personally, after listening to both of them at a local store, I liked the pioneer sound a little better. However, the pioneer is also about $200 more expensive. I can't decide if it is worth spending more for the slightly better sound, so any comments I get from this post may decide it for me.

Anyone have any thoughts about either receiver, especially with respect to quality? I have read really good comments about yamahas - how does pioneer compare?

Also, I will be running B&W 600 speakers, if that makes any difference.