homeskizzle Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 User Snoman here on the forum uses the Sherwood R-972 and really likes it. For $500 on accessories4less.com, I've considered giving it a shot. It's got full pre-outs and the room correction software gets great reviews. I'm also considering the Anthem series, because their ARC is stellar. Just throwing some more options to muddy the waters. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/SHERR972/SHERWOOD-R-972-Newcastle-7.1-A/V-Surround-Receiver-TrueHD-DTS-HD/1.html dewthedru - go with DIY for the subs. I built one 18" sealed and it was amazing. 2 or 4 would even be more awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 i'm also looking at either the Denon AVR X4000 or the Pioneer Elite SC-63. I'm worried about the complexity of setting the Pioneer unit up. From the reviews on Amazon, it looks like the Denon may be more user friendly for a relative nOOb like me. For reference, I'm currently running a 7.1 system with a HK AVR 630 powering a RC-35, a set of RF-35's, and 4 RS-35's. My sub is a HSU STF-3. I'm really considering building a couple of subs using Scrappydue's thread to guide me: http://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/145539-build-thread-4-stereo-integrity-18s/ Thoughts? i think four of my subs will chatter your teeth out of your face! LolBut no I am exactly where I wanted to be sub wise. No further desire to upgrade them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco kid Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I ended up splurging and going all out, it was choice of the Elite SC-75 but once at the store almost ready to pay for it I learnt they had a brand new in sealed box Elite SC0-67 which I got instead, it saved me some cash. I am debating if I want to keep it, it is THX Ultra 2 certified with Air play certification as well , however it does not have the new 32 bit DACs the 7x series come with. But true sacd and audio dvd should sound pretty incredible and it is a beast of a receiver as is. More than I initially set out to buy. The SC-61 / SC-71 are really nice receivers in their own. Step up to the 67+ or 75+ and just get quite a bit more in them but at a premium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Great pickup!!! The DAC is more than good enough. That is one beast of an avr to build your system around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) I ended up splurging and going all out, it was choice of the Elite SC-75 but once at the store almost ready to pay for it I learnt they had a brand new in sealed box Elite SC0-67 which I got instead, it saved me some cash. I am debating if I want to keep it, it is THX Ultra 2 certified with Air play certification as well , however it does not have the new 32 bit DACs the 7x series come with. But true sacd and audio dvd should sound pretty incredible and it is a beast of a receiver as is. More than I initially set out to buy. The SC-61 / SC-71 are really nice receivers in their own. Step up to the 67+ or 75+ and just get quite a bit more in them but at a premium Congratulations on your new Elite AVR. What digital sources(CD, DVD, BD, SACD) are you using with this receiver? According to the Pioneer website, the SC-67 does have 192kHz/32-bit DACs. Digital Core DSP Engine TI Aureus x 2 Air Studios Certification Yes THX™ Certification Select 2 Plus iPod Digital Audio 192K/24-Bit DACs 192kHz/32-Bit Dolby True HD Dolby Digital plus Dolby Pro-Logic IIz DTS-HD Master Audio DTS Neo:X Yes If you don't mind, what did you pay for your SC-67? Bill Edited December 14, 2013 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Bill, are you thinking of coming over to the Dark Side, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Bill, are you thinking of coming over to the Dark Side, lol. No, no, no. My NAD T175HD pre/pro is awesome for music and HT. My inquiry about the price is because it looks like on the Pioneer website they have the SC-67 for sale for more than half off with free shipping. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Shop/Specials/Home+specials/SC-67+REFURBISHED SC-67 REFURBISHED 9.2-Channel Network Ready AV Receiver Firmware update to add HTC Connect and to resolve an issue connecting to Pandora's server THX® Select 2 Plus and Air Studio's Certified 9.2 Channel Class D3 amplification. DSD File playback brings SACD music quality to the front USB Input. Suggested Price: $2,000.00 LIMITED QUANTITIES - BUY NOW! $960.00 FREE SHIPPING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That's 1/2 off full retail and comes with the waranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Bill, are you thinking of coming over to the Dark Side, lol. No, no, no. My NAD T175HD pre/pro is awesome for music and HT. My inquiry about the price is because it looks like on the Pioneer website they have the SC-67 for sale for more than half off with free shipping. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Shop/Specials/Home+specials/SC-67+REFURBISHED SC-67 REFURBISHED 9.2-Channel Network Ready AV Receiver Firmware update to add HTC Connect and to resolve an issue connecting to Pandora's server THX® Select 2 Plus and Air Studio's Certified 9.2 Channel Class D3 amplification. DSD File playback brings SACD music quality to the front USB Input. Suggested Price: $2,000.00 LIMITED QUANTITIES - BUY NOW! $960.00 FREE SHIPPING! very tempting…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco kid Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I ended up splurging and going all out, it was choice of the Elite SC-75 but once at the store almost ready to pay for it I learnt they had a brand new in sealed box Elite SC0-67 which I got instead, it saved me some cash. I am debating if I want to keep it, it is THX Ultra 2 certified with Air play certification as well , however it does not have the new 32 bit DACs the 7x series come with. But true sacd and audio dvd should sound pretty incredible and it is a beast of a receiver as is. More than I initially set out to buy. The SC-61 / SC-71 are really nice receivers in their own. Step up to the 67+ or 75+ and just get quite a bit more in them but at a premium Congratulations on your new Elite AVR. What digital sources(CD, DVD, BD, SACD) are you using with this receiver? According to the Pioneer website, the SC-67 does have 192kHz/32-bit DACs. Digital Core DSP Engine TI Aureus x 2 Air Studios Certification Yes THX™ Certification Select 2 Plus iPod Digital Audio 192K/24-Bit DACs 192kHz/32-Bit Dolby True HD Dolby Digital plus Dolby Pro-Logic IIz DTS-HD Master Audio DTS Neo:X Yes If you don't mind, what did you pay for your SC-67? Bill I went with a new Pioneer Elit BDP-62FD for sacd and BD and also ability to play lossless. I paid $1100 for my SC-67 new in Canada, 3 yr warranty. I was offered the SC-75 at $200 more taxes on top of both pries, the reason I stayed SC-67, phono input as I plan to buy a Dual turntable and also I wanted the THX Ultra 2. The SC-75 had the new Sabre Dacs but gave up the phono input and THX Ultra 2, so to get that I needed to move to SC-77 or higher which was out of budget Edited December 23, 2013 by cisco kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco kid Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Bill, are you thinking of coming over to the Dark Side, lol. No, no, no. My NAD T175HD pre/pro is awesome for music and HT. My inquiry about the price is because it looks like on the Pioneer website they have the SC-67 for sale for more than half off with free shipping. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Shop/Specials/Home+specials/SC-67+REFURBISHED SC-67 REFURBISHED 9.2-Channel Network Ready AV Receiver Firmware update to add HTC Connect and to resolve an issue connecting to Pandora's server THX® Select 2 Plus and Air Studio's Certified 9.2 Channel Class D3 amplification. DSD File playback brings SACD music quality to the front USB Input. Suggested Price: $2,000.00 LIMITED QUANTITIES - BUY NOW! $960.00 FREE SHIPPING! very tempting…. Pioneer does not have them in stock, if you look at whats listed there needs to be the "Buy" symbol next to the item. I contacted Pioneer and they said the odds of seeing these again is very slim. Also your warranty is 90 Days only from Pioneer Elite when buying from their outlet. For $140 more (plus taxes) I bought new with 3 yr warranty Edited December 23, 2013 by cisco kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I got my elite for half off. Works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Best time to buy an avr is when it's been replaced. Just shows how much the mark up is on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I grabbed a SC-63 from NE for 599 in mid October. A Christmas gift to my son so it's still boxed and wrapped. Looking forward to setting it up for him and upgrading the 1022 he currently has..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Great gift tasdom . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully141 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) If you go to best buy and have them look up a pioneer elite 67, they can get one from another store for around $999 with 2 yr warranty, they might want you to get geek squad. Talk to a manager because the ppl selling TV's probably don't know they can get one from another store and have it shipped to their store but its all up to the manager to bring it in. I was going to get one, but I figured I'm in no big hurry so I'll wait till the sc 77 or 79 goes on clearance. Edited December 24, 2013 by sully141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco kid Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Ressurection of an old post. Can anyone lend some feedback. 8 years after buying my SC-67 I now require ability to play Dolby Atmos and pass 2160p 4K 60hz through the SC67 but that is not an option due to HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.0 ability since now going on 8 yrs old. I have given thouoght to purchasing an HD Fury Vertex or a new Atmos capable receiver the RX-A780 Aventage but I question whether the SC-67 w its quality is still worth keeping and adding the Fury product which will allow Atmos and 4K pass through at 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Dean Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I have a pioneer sc 71. Wonder best way to make my 2 klipsch R 12sw subs sound the best. My mains are vandersteen series 2. Center is B&W htm62. There are to sub outs so do I just hook both up and they will work. Then make necessary sound adjustments. Will that work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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