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The entire home audio range from Pioneer is currently looking for a home.... But in todays marketplace.... I don't see any interest out...

I received back the Pioneer '505' AVR just measured. There has been no change to the firmware as a result of the factory reset.

As Onkyo only acquired Pioneer in 2015, it is unlikely your SC-27 would be affected. I have an SC-25 from back in the day and would have...

Answering my own question, it is to pass regulatory certification. Limit power and get through the test. This would also explain why...

This mode in my original testing was strictly triggered by time.

I don't remember if it was here or over at AVS but I remember the limiting temperature was something like 60°C. This is when it most...

It is not he bug, it is a protection for amps and speakers. It makes testing more difficult. Sure, if you want an amp easy for testing...

Let's consider this amplifier behavior as an undocumented (by Onkyo) feature for prospective buyers who desire the most durable AVR. ;)

That is certainly one way of looking at it! LOL!

Correct. Bugs can typically be fixed by firmware updates. What these 2021 PAC AVRs need are more robust heat management in the form of...

I wanted an AVP that supported Dirac Live for a 4.1 configuration. I have no way of knowing but I wonder if Amir's original review of...

Got you but it is as I said wishful thinking. Unless they were punished by the power limiting bug (that can't be fixed by firmware)...

Pioneer Elite was always the "red-headed step-child" of the PAC group and now it's up for adoption! I would love for Pioneer to find a...

I'm not saying the sales numbers are bad. It's obvious from CES 2026 that at least externally, the upcoming RZx1 series looks different...

Especially when other mass market AVRs don't appear to have the same issue with similar tests. If nothing else, Amir's tests are a sign...