I'm really torn between getting a Yamaha RX-V1900/3900 or Pioneer SC-LX71/81. Partially driven by the sheer lack of availability of the Yamahas.
One thing I've been hearing that is slightly putting me off the Pioneers are reports of the ICEpower amps (employed in the SC-LX71/81) sounding cold and/or bright. Having an almost valve-like Musical Fidelity 2-channel setup, I'd really like to avoid a mutli-channel setup that even errs on bright.
I'd love to demo the Pioneer in person but at the moment all the local dealers are shipping them out as soon as they get them in.
WFH team, any comments also as you've reviewed the SC-LX81 ? also are you planning on reviewing the SC-LX71 at all ?
Many thanks.
One thing I've been hearing that is slightly putting me off the Pioneers are reports of the ICEpower amps (employed in the SC-LX71/81) sounding cold and/or bright. Having an almost valve-like Musical Fidelity 2-channel setup, I'd really like to avoid a mutli-channel setup that even errs on bright.
I'd love to demo the Pioneer in person but at the moment all the local dealers are shipping them out as soon as they get them in.
WFH team, any comments also as you've reviewed the SC-LX81 ? also are you planning on reviewing the SC-LX71 at all ?
Many thanks.