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What is consensus on Pioneer Elite sound quality?

I have an older, about 6 years old, Pioneer Elite a/v receiver. I do not have a HT hookup anymore. I have an elite 45a cd/dvd/sacd/dvd-a player I use as the transport (99% redbook cds). Also Polk rti28 bookshelfs with Polk sub. I'm pleased with the performance for 2.1 channel audio. I'm tempted, however, to start checking out some of the integrateds from Jolida, NAD, etc. Opinions on Elites amp section?
aberyclark

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aberyclark OP
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I like a neutral to warm sound. To me the Pioneer is quite neutral. I've heard Yamahas are a tad brighter than neutral while Rotel, marantz are a tad warmer. I'm wondering where NAD's integrateds fall.
aberyclark OP
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Cary is another amp I am considering. Since I have a sub in my w 2 channel system, I'm considering using the Elite as a pre, and use the sub-out, and patch in an outboard tube amp thru front pre-outs
aberyclark OP
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Well from what I've gathered on this site and others, unless I'm going to spend a bit more, I might as well stick with the Elite receiver. I was tmpted by the Cambridge 840A, but it may not be a major sonic improvement over the Elite that I now have. I can't fork over big bucks at the moment so I should keep saving and then do a MAJOR upgrade down the road (possibly a McIntosh or similar.
aberyclark OP
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Thanks..I've heard a lot of good things about Kimber. I have Monster 12 Gage speaker cable which I could tell was a step up from the 16 gage cable that I had earlier
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