The Powerhouse $1,700.00
Featuring Pioneer's all-new Class D3 amplifier, the SC-55 enters a new realm of all-channels driven power.
The Ultimate @$2,100.00
As the top of the line, this Class-D3, THX Ultra2 Plus certified AV receiver is truly the ultimate home theater component.
These are worthy AVRs. They measure better than many separates (like the $5000 AV8003/MM8003 combination).
The strongest AVRs have faded away like a memory, however. There was a time when mainstream brands rolled out AVRs with formidable amp sections (Pioneer SC-09TX, Denon AVR-5308CI, Yamaha RX-Z11, Integra DTR-8.8, etc.)