dannyfresh

I replaced an older “SC” model with this unit about 2 weeks ago. Although the sound quality is pretty good, these new units are nothing like the older Elite units. We have been installing custom home theatres for 30+ years. Pioneer used to be my go to unit for custom installations but after the Pioneer/Onkyo merger, this unit is more Onkyo than Pioneer. The rs232 protocols are quite unreliable when used with custom integrations. System reprogramming is a nightmare. I must say we were very disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just picked an SCLX501 up from Walt’s TV in AZ. Paid $480 shipped. I purchased the unit to replace a VSX23TXH that had fried HDMI ports due to a lighting strike over my coax line. The VSX23 was custom installed in a Middle Atlantic video rack that uses custom shelves for each component. I want to order a new faceplate for the 501 but Middle Atlantic only shows one for the 901. I have compared the specs (501/901) and other than depth the measurements look exact. Can anyone confirm this. I cannot source a 901 locally to be sure. The faceplate is roughly $100 and I really don’t want to chance it until I know for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk