I suppose you will just have to listen for yourself as Exertfluffer has pointed out.These days it's not many audio components that don't lose 50% after it's purchased new.
Buy from a place where you can evaluate the equipment and return if needed.Sherbourne Newcastle also has an all digital receiver.But I don't see the point in spending the extra money on the name.Since it uses the same Equibit technology as the Panny.
What's better will probably depend on what you use the receiver for. If HT... then buy a Denon or whatever. For two channel music IMHO there's no competition when comparing the Panny to Denon, Yamaha, Carver or any other non pure digital path receiver. The little Panny walks all over them.
Have fun and good luck!
Buy from a place where you can evaluate the equipment and return if needed.Sherbourne Newcastle also has an all digital receiver.But I don't see the point in spending the extra money on the name.Since it uses the same Equibit technology as the Panny.
What's better will probably depend on what you use the receiver for. If HT... then buy a Denon or whatever. For two channel music IMHO there's no competition when comparing the Panny to Denon, Yamaha, Carver or any other non pure digital path receiver. The little Panny walks all over them.
Have fun and good luck!