-Very crisp and clear sound -Can play DVD and LD Dolby Digital 5.1 -Good for movies, excellent for music -Users can choose to use one or two cener speakers

-Cannot play 6.1 channel and DTS -No Optical input -Priced too expensive compared to newer products

Sound is very clear and crisp. When using the two channel stereo mode, the receiver provides 2 x 130w to power up my AR 303 12" woofer speakers without any problem. When watching movies, I enjoy the 5.1 channel surround sound that the receiver offers. I heard my friend's Sony DB940 and Kenwood 6070, and I think they are loud without the crispness of my D3S. I think that in terms of sound quality, the D3S can still compete with many much newer, high grade receivers that are on the market.

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Remote is very user friendly.

Limited S video options.

WOW! I just upgraded from a Sony Pro Logic reciever, and cannot believe the difference. This may be an older reciever (hence the limited s-video inputs, and lack of DVD specific component inputs), but it sounds great! I enjoy switching from pro-logic, to digital during the explosion in The X files. It is like watching 2 different movies altogether, so much more clarity, and detail. My center chanel is certainly getting more of a wrkout, along with the surrounds. Very nice audio capabilities, and with 100 watts per chanel, you will hear the difference! My only issue is the volume controll from the remote. The volume tends to follow through just a bit after releasing the button on the remote, but it is far from being the end of the world. If anyone knows how to work around the s-video issue from a DVD player without losing the GUI capabilities, drop me a line. Thanks and happy listening.

This item is for sale. contact me at mailto:mick@raredogs.com and make me a offer

This item is for sale. contact me at mailto:mick@raredogs.com and make me a offer

sounds great, espcially the rear channels for the dd 5.1
rf input for laser disc. plays both a&b set of speakers at the same time. has digital coxal input for dvd.

no s-video for dvd, also no optical inputs no dts.

found a way to add optical inputs pretty cheap. love this unit very much. I have not found a reason to upgrade yet.

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RF-Input for Laserdisc. S-Video Switching. 100 Watts X 5.

I got this unit as a hand me down from my father-in-law (He upgraded to the Marantz SR-18). Works great. Connected my Pioneer 525 DVD player to the TV/SAT digital input for Dolby Digital. Own the Pioneer 704 Laserdisc player so I am enjoying Dolby Digital lasers as well (Star Wars Triology and Braveheart are awesome). Has a great Overload feature. I connected one of my speakers incorrectly and the receiver shut itself down when I turned the volume up. No complaints. S-video switching a bonus because my TV only has one input.

When released, AC3 was it's strength - RF and PCM input's for AC3 good if you're into LD.

No DTS, poxy GUI, crap amplifiers, no pre-ins, no pre-outs except for centre.

I have enjoyed some moments of AC3 brilliance with this unit in the past, but half way through Star Wars, a bang was heard, and now there's no sound from the centre or rear channels. It's a stereo amp with a tuner. I am grateful - it's solved the problem of wanting to buy a new system. I am glad to be rid of this poxy looking, unfriendly, bad sounding piece of rubbish. Going back to my old Marantz EC/MM500, even though only pro-logic, is a VAST improvement!

Sound Quality, Power, GUI and ease of use.

no DTS ,no optical input and spring terminals for center and rear

Pioneer D3S,Multi voltage
100 watts a channel,Dolby Digital (AC3) ISC and GUI.
In 1995 when this product hit the shelf it changed the way we listened to movies for ever! The days of prologic just were not going to last.
Sucking no less than 1175 watts from the wall , the D3S was and is still a beast with LFE boosting and power on tap.
Even in two channel this product sounded smooth with the added "direct" feature for 2 channel as a bonus.The easy to use GUI setup was and still is great to use.With careful speaker partnering and the right interconnects you can get this thing to sound amazing! The AC3 bitstreem cable is a great place to start if you want to change the dynamics and sound.It really is plug and play.As with all Audio product's good speaker cable is a must.The downside to the D3S is no Dts witch can be fixed thanks to MSB Technologies and there fantastis DTS upgrade board!The D3S with DTS is nothing less than simply amazing!
6 years later there is still no excuse to upgrade! Video switching can be a little annoying at times with limited S-Video connections, but is all worth it in the long run for the sound is the primary concern.I would recommend this product with no hesitation! Happy Listening!!!!!!!!!!!!

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After 4 years of usage, still a great sounding receiver.

No DTS.

After 4 years of usage, still a great sounding receiver. Has had no problem driving my Mirage M5si speakers, and now Axiom M80Ti. Great sound. Though an older unit offers a great buy. At the time it was their top of the line receiver. I'm looking for another unit used to get for my father.

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The Dolby Digital capability

Low power in general.

This reciever has poor sound quality as compared to the Onkyo receiver that I had previously. The Onkyo had a lot better sound replication than the Pioneer. The only reason that I changed receivers was I got this receiver at a good price and it had Dolby Digital.

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Great abilities

need optical input

Need information to add optical to unit. Has Digital AC3 for laser disc which is great. Need Optical to add DISH network to it and DVD. Thanks for any information.

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