Pioneer HT amps...what one...newbie


hi...ive been wanting to get into HT in the living room and leaving the LINN in a listening room.
my budget is tight in the $500 region(for amp) and ive narrowed the search to 2 Pioneers amps a VSX 1019 AHK & a 9040 TXH
does anybody know what the difference is between these? they are priced similar and both appeal to me!........is there an amp in this price range that beats both of these???
What Speakers Match Well W/ Pioneer gear,i was looking for some small/maybe satts that can handle Music well also and what is a realistic price to spend on speakers when u spend $500 on an amp/?
thanx
julian
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Showing 2 responses by vicdamone

Forget both! $500 might get you a new one of these, look around.

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR607&class=Receiver&p=i

If your do, use all seven channels as they were meant to be used. You'll love the effects.
Excuse me!

Disregard my previous comments regarding the Pioneer receivers. I assumed those were older receivers, sorry. I own an Elite SC-07 and I would definitely choose them over my previous suggestion.

As to speakers, it's important to match them for HT, or to at least match to the larger left and right two channel selections. I would prioritize a good sub then budget the speakers.