Pioneer VSX-1325-K

[dseegy]

Just wondering about this unit.I picked one up yestarday and am not sure if I should to keep it or not. I will just use it in the bedroom There is no info on the pioneer website for the VSX-1325-K
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[Almadacr]

By the specks and pictures it really looks like the Elite VSX 33 , maybe its renamed 1325 to be a exclusive futureshop model , but still a great unit . IMO it`s not the kinda of receiver that i would put in my bedroom , but with a better use of it .

[cooper83]

No kidding! Give it to me and you can have my Yamaha for your bedroom!!

[dseegy]

I have an older Elite VSX-84 TSX in the rec room that still works good.Just thought the 1325 was a good deal

[David Susilo]

The 1325 have a much more accurate Advanced MCACC compared to the VSX-84.

[dseegy]

David do think I would be better off with 1325 in my main system
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[freeon]

I`m looking for a new receiver and currently looking at the Pioneer VSX-1325-K. After doing a lot of research online I have come to the conclusion that this is a very good receiver. My primary use for it is to watch movies. My questions is there something out there that would be better. I would like to stay under 2k but don`t want to pay twice the amount as the VSX-1325-K for something that`s going to sound the same to the average person. I just don`t want to by it and find out after that there was a much better receiver out there then I end up regretting my purchase. Others I looked at were the higher end Pioneer but what more would I get for such a higher price.PS if you do end up suggesting another receiver please indicate what the advantages would be. Thanks

[Shear Force]

Visit your local Anthem dealer to demo the MRX series

[David Susilo]

Originally Posted by Shear Force

Visit your local Anthem dealer to demo the MRX series

agreed. I'm using Pioneer SC-25 as my main receiver and did a magazine review on MRX-500/700. The room correction on the MRX-500/700 blew the MCACC on the Pioneer (and I never liked YPAO and Audyssey). If the budget is there, get the MRX-500 (in terms of sound quality due to the very advanced room correction).

If you need a receiver with kick butt scaling capability, however, stick with the 1325 (Marvell Qdeo Kyoto2 with Pioneer PureVision i/p converter)

[eljay]

Originally Posted by freeon

I`m looking for a new receiver and currently looking at the Pioneer VSX-1325-K. After doing a lot of research online I have come to the conclusion that this is a very good receiver. ... My questions is there something out there that would be better. I would like to stay under 2k but don`t want to pay twice the amount as the VSX-1325-K for something that`s going to sound the same to the average person.

IMO, the main things to consider are:
- does the receiver have the features you want/need (auto-EQ, audio processing options, 3D capability, etc.)?
- does the receiver have the connectivity you want/need (# of HDMI, USB, analogue pre-inputs, pre-outputs, multiple zones, etc.)?
- does the receiver have the power you want/need to drive the speakers you have in your HT space (per-channel rating with 2/5/7 channels driven, etc.)?

If it has all three, you're set. If it's missing one of the three, you may want to look for something else.

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Note: Given that the VSX-1325 has pre-outputs, should you ever become unsatisfied with its abilities to power your speakers, you can always hook it up to a new or gently-used power amp, such as an Emotiva UPA-5 or -7, or XPA-3 or -5.
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See also 57's handy FAQ - If Only I'd Have Known - What Features to Look for in TVs and AVRs