Fellow Outlaws,

I recently visited a local home-theater store where I listened to the B&K-307 and the Pioneer Elite VSX-49TX side-by-side. I wanted to share my experience and pose a question.

As I listened to the B&K after hearing the Pioneer, I was struck by the B&K's relative transparency. The Pioneer sounded sharper and more processed, whereas the B&K sounds softer and more natural.

I have read, in various threads, that the 950 has a "brighter" sound. If that is the case, I would imagine that its sound would be reminiscent of the Pioneer unit. Has anyone listened to the Pioneer VSX-49TX? Does it sound similar to the 950?

How would you describe the sound produced by the Rotel 1066 relative to the B&K 307 or the Ref 30? Are they similar as well? I will be listening to the Rotel next.

Your experience and observations are welcome.

Thank you,
Santa Clara Jim


[This message has been edited by santaclarajim (edited June 17, 2002).]