Classical Avenger

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $399.00 from Vanns.com

Summary:
Wanted to put in a good word for this unit. Got it on closeout from vanns.com, and have it set up at my parents house in a large, high ceiling room for music and home theater. Very powerful and clean sound even at high, I mean really high, volumes. Kudos to the engineers of this unit as it is one of the most practical and logical designs I have ever come across. For example, there are separate EQ settings for each input, including the 5.1 channel analog inputs (a very, very rare feature). There are separate level settings for all the inputs. All settings are remembered for each input when you turn it off(even EQ or Line Direct).

Strengths:
Really, really clean and powerful sound. Great interface design.

Weaknesses:
Sound is perhaps a little "dry" to my ears. Only 3 crossover adjustments (80, 100, and 120Hz) Only one coaxial input. Noise floor is only about average...low yes, but could be lower.

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JVC RX-DP20VBK
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Sony STR-DA1000ES

Price Paid:  $998.00 from 6th Avenue Electroni

Summary:
Bought this highly featured A/V Receiver in June 2002 to be the central control and audio signal processor for my HDTV/Surround Sound home theater system. Since it was JVC's "flagship" model I took the chance that they had done right by its design and component quality...despite my son's warnings about JVC quality/reliability and his preference for Yamaha based on his extensive knowledge and experience with home electronics. I loved the appearance design and it had all the right highend electronic features for a price that compared well with competitive brands of similarly featured "flagship" A/V receivers. This is a complex control center and took me awhile to figure it out but once I did I am delighted that I own this product. It exceeded my cautious expectations and has operated flawlessly for its first year in my home theater. I can even upgrade my system, which is very ample as is, without having the need for upgrading this A/V receiver.

Strengths:
Checkout its features/componentry...What more do you need?

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
This is my first A/V SS receiver. I used a Pioneer receiver in my stereo days.

Price Paid:  $900.00 from Sears Canada

Summary:
I work at sears and I had a kenwood VR510 Wich was a great unit and this came on clearance for $900.00 So naturally I made the switch and let me say It was well worth it. I have Paradigm Speakers Fronts: Mini Monitor Center: CC370 Side : ADP170 Rear : Mini Monitor Sub : PS1200

Strengths:
all

Weaknesses:
none

Price Paid:  $1100.00 from CDW

Summary:
I bought this receiver as an upgrade to an older JVC. I really wanted a THX rated receiver with 7 amps. Let me tell you the audio quality from this baby is phenominal. Especially with CC 192k filter enabled. I wasn't too sure about DTS-ES support. JVC does not print it on the box or on the receiver. But, the manual does state that DTS-ES is fully support and decoded while in THX-EX mode (go figure). All 6.1 channels decode just fine from DTS-ES DVD's

Strengths:
THX-EX Ultra 7 Discrete amps DTS-ES Support CC 24bit/192k DAC HDTV Capable component switching Dolby Prologic Headphone

Weaknesses:
Heavy, Heavy. It was hard for me to get it 6' up into my rack even with 3 guys.

Price Paid:  $999.00 from YourInsider.com

Summary:
I really like it. I do love the THX aspect. Makes a big difference in my surround sound.