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Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH confusion

Hello everyone.
I bought the Pioneer Elite VSX92 over a year ago for 3 channel home theater (left, center, right) and 2 channel music listening. Have Monitor Audio Silver RS6 mains. I am completely confused by the AVR setup and am not satisfied at all with the sound using the auto setup. Music just doesn't sound good. Lossless audio via Apple Airport / toslink to AVR.
It should sound better than it does. Anyone have this AVR or have any ideas to help? Considering selling and getting new hardware. Want to use for some movie and mostly digital music. Modest budget, maybe $3000?

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07-04-12

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07-05-12: Cerrot
I had the AVR - no real issues except for a bad power board. sounded fine but my NAD T775 blew it away ($3,000 vs $1,100, so it should). I would suggest not using the auto set up.
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07-05-12: Designrgs
Thanks Cerrot. Using pure direct does sound better. I just feel like there is more to hear. I may try adding an external amp to see if more pure power will help open up the speakers.
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07-11-12: Cerrot
more to hear? hmm.. speakers and size of room? Bluray or 2 channel music?
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08-02-12: Baranowski
I have the same receiver.... just got an amp to use with the rca pre outs.... that a side the receiver always sounded good. i used the auto room correct. what do you have going in it? via what type connection? What speakers? are bi camping the fronts?
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