Help selecting Pioneer Elite used receiver


I am looking for used decent surround receiver under $400 (CAD). Following items available used craigslist Canada. Is there a way to understand how the Pioneer Elite VSX series are named based on high-end or low-end? Would any one of experts be able to help pick out any one or two AV receivers from the list below that is outstanding and awesome from this list below?

 

VSX-94TXH - $375 (CAD)

VSX-01TXH - $300 (CAD)

VSX-09TX - $250 (CAD)

 VSX-80TXV - $250 (CAD)

VSX-56TXI - $250 (CAD)

VSX-07TX - $175 (CAD)

VSX-52TX - $120 (CAD)

VSX-51 (year 1991 model) - $110 (CAD)

 

Thanks in advance for your advise.

 

nebulae

Showing 1 response by sandstone

@nebulae ,

There are quite a few of the Pioneer Elite series showing up on EBay as refurbished, so at least someone thinks they are still repairable.

Given the constraints or your question and the relatively low cost of any of your choices, I suggest you go for the newest version of the TXH series that you can afford.  These were known for reasonably good SQ in their price range and a long (though now a bit outdated) features list.  Your cost risks ( initial and depreciation) are low and the unit may end up lasting longer than you expect.