Pioneer Elite VSX-1326 $719 Future Shop (VSX-53 equivalent)

[twoods]

I know a ton of you bought the VSX last year on boxing day for $749 (regular price was then $1400). The regular price is now $999 and I got it for $719. Is this still a hot deal or am I better of trying to get a deal on a 2012 AVR?

Any thoughts.

[DavidY]

Was the receiver tagged at $719 or a deal with a sales rep? Online price remains $999.

Here's my thread regarding the 1326 and other similarly priced receivers:

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/800-v...a2000-1124756/

One thing to note is that the newest Denon AVR-xx13 appear to be weaker than their AVR-xx12 lineup...lighter in weight, poorer build quality?

I will probably see if I can find a Denon AVR-1712 around somewhere....should be $299 or so.

Dave

[twoods]

Was the receiver tagged at $719 or a deal with a sales rep? Online price remains $999.

Here's my thread regarding the 1326 and other similarly priced receivers:

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/800-v...a2000-1124756/

One thing to note is that the newest Denon AVR-xx13 appear to be weaker than their AVR-xx12 lineup...lighter in weight, poorer build quality?

I will probably see if I can find a Denon AVR-1712 around somewhere....should be $299 or so.

Dave

This was a deal with sales rep on new box. I haven't opened yet and will need to return in a week or so for 30 day return.

[twoods]

Looks like the VSX-1326 AVR is being discontinued by Future shop, it has not come down to $749. Is it worth getting this receiver if I can get it for $675. I see future shop is bringing in Marantz already, would those be a better bet?

[DavidY]

Looks like the VSX-1326 AVR is being discontinued by Future shop, it has not come down to $749. Is it worth getting this receiver if I can get it for $675. I see future shop is bringing in Marantz already, would those be a better bet?

It doesn't sound like FS is really dropping their prices just yet. At some point, their prices should drop as the new stuff comes in and they need to clear out the old, discontinued stuff....wait them out if you can....pop by weekly to see if the price has dropped. Marantz is a quality brand. Will be interesting to see which models they will be carrying soon.

On Saturday, I was quoted $379 for the Denon 1712....I know that they have gone as cheap as $299....so the waiting game begins. All they have in stock at a local FS store is a demo....not much interest in a demo just yet. 1712 is no longer on their website anymore. Too bad that the new model, xx13 appear to be a poorer product line. Will be considering Marantz too.

Dave