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£3099
With a reinvigorated spirit, Pioneer is back in the game. And its latest AVR, the VSA-LX805 certainly looks the part as it spearheads the brand’s latest endeavour in the home cinema market. But can it keep up with the competition when it comes to the all-important sound performance?
For comparison we have Arcam’s AVR5, which is cheaper than the Pioneer at £1999. However, to match the 11 channels of amplification featured on the VSA-LX805, you would need to purchase the additional Arcam PA410 power amplifier for £1249, bringing the total to £3248.
If we’re being totally honest, this Pioneer AVR isn’t the most attractive unit we have ever seen. While we know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, we also do appreciate an AV amplifier with some visual appeal, as it will likely be visible in a
