Pioneer Elite SC-71

[apcarandang]

Finally updated my old B&K preamp yesterday with a Pioneer Elite SC-71. Typical setup with auto setup and checked with my SPL meter and everything is good. What I didn't expect was they have an app for your iPhone/iPad. Pretty basic but still nice. I guess they assume once you've calibrated your speakers. All you need is power on/off, volume and input select. It does Airplay. I need to figure out how to get to access iTunes without using an AppleTV.

This is my first purchase in a few years since I have more HDMI sources in my living room now that don't have 7.1 analog outputs.

But for less than $900 I'm loving this receiver.

 

[heeman]

Enjoy your new AVR!!!!!

 

[apcarandang]

I'm contemplating on whether to connect it to my 5 Parasound 5 channel amp but I think I'll use it as it is. I don't want to have to connect extra cables to my amp from the AVR.

I actually watched SkyFall last night with my Bluray player connected to it. It sounded good but the movie sucked royally.

 

[Dennie]

Congratulations, those "Elite" receivers are very nice! :handgestures-thumbup:




Dennie bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[lulimet]

I need to figure out how to get to access iTunes without using an AppleTV.

You can use Apple's own Remote app (itunes has to be running in your pc/mac), and choose the Pioneer receiver as the play to device.

Congrats on your purchase. They are nice receivers.

 

[Orbison]

I love the smell of new electronics in the morning! :text-bravo:

 

[Deleted member 133]

I'm contemplating on whether to connect it to my 5 Parasound 5 channel amp but I think I'll use it as it is. I don't want to have to connect extra cables to my amp from the AVR.

I actually watched SkyFall last night with my Bluray player connected to it. It sounded good but the movie sucked royally.

Nice purchase!

I've owned Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, etc. receivers but my favourite brand is Pioneer.

I think that it should provide more than enough power for just about any set-up. While Pioneer tends to overrate the power capabilities of their receivers (less so with the Elite models) in real-world conditions they sound great. ie. the play loudly and cleanly with just about any speaker, in stereo or multi-channel.

But what I like the best about Pioneer is their proprietary MCACC set-up/room EQ system. The one in my three year old Pioneer works like a charm.

Congrats again.

 

[walls]

Do you have any issues with the HDMI out?? I don't like that it doesn't have a pass through mode. Sometimes I would like to watch tv without the Elite on but it won't let me.

 

[AndySTL]

I'm contemplating on whether to connect it to my 5 Parasound 5 channel amp but I think I'll use it as it is. I don't want to have to connect extra cables to my amp from the AVR.

I actually watched SkyFall last night with my Bluray player connected to it. It sounded good but the movie sucked royally.

What model Parasound amp is it? If it's the 2205a that thing has tons if power!