Seeking Receiver Feedback
I am having a problem pulling the trigger. Thanks to everyone for patience with my posts as I keep changing my mind. Here is a recap....
I want to spend about $700. I have a small room - about 12x9. My speakers will be Sierra-1s. I listen to music mostly but some home theater. My home theater sources are mostly BD and HDTV. My main source of music is itunes.
I had been targeting the Onkyo 809, but have decided to save $ and go for the 709. I don't think I will benefit from the better video upscaling of the 809 and don't see much else that is different. True? I plan to connect the Onkyo to itunes via my Airport Express.
One thing I like a lot about the Onkyo is Audyssey. It seems to be a simple way to get the system reasonably calibrated. I also have 2 places I sit so perhaps I can use this to quickly readjust.
I prefer the Onkyo to the Denon and Marantz equivilents. I have been intrigued by the Pioneer Elites. I very much like how they integrate with the Apple products.
I could use some help to confirm my plan, and, to offer a few opinions on the Pioneer. A few questions:
- opinion on the Onkyo 809 vs. 709
- favorite Pioneer Elite in the $700 range
- Pioneer Elite vs. Onkyo
- etc.
All opinions are most appreciated!
Eric