Great power, lots of features, dependable, great remote

Don't let your lizard get on top because they like the heat and will poop into the receiver. Over time the channels in the back short. I think this is common for all receivers of this sort.Easy fix I'm sure

I also wnated to check up on the vsx 9700s but it is not listed so I put it in here. I have used it pretty extensely during the years. I power 2 10.2 bose speakers with it. At one time I had my tv, vcr, surround etc wired in and it was great. My cd line in the back has a short in it for the right chemnnel so I run it therough the line. Two lazey to fix it. But thats the only problem I've had. I read a review somewher about a dynaco psa 3 or 4 pre amp that powered up some 10.2 and the guy was blown away. There going for around 500 bucks on ebay. I always see one 9700 on the bay and they can be had for 100 to 150 bucks! The thing retailed fore over 1300 back in the day. I see old receivers that can't do a third of what it can do going for the same $ so their a bargin. It was one of my better purchases.

fully loaded,tons of window displays,packed remote,lots of power,good fm reception,statoin call letters,spectrom anylizer,loaded back panel,4 ohm load capable.

no sub output,low wattage on surround speakers,no onscreen display.no cooling fan.

i know this site is for the vsx 9600 but there is no site for the vsx9700s my cousin got this model new in 1989 for $700 so i knew it was a descent unit.tons of lighted displays and front controls. graet remote.very easy to operate.good power.125 wpc.cool spectrum display for surr level/adjustment/monitor.sleep timer,station call letters,video enhencer.lots of back pannel conections but no sub output.started to have audio problems took it to the shop and went to best buy for a new one.first one was pioneer vsx d811s wasn`t happy with it so i got the kenwood vr 6070 graet reciever loaded with surr modes and THX cert w/RF remote very cool.also have an old sansui G-6700 pure power direct current true 100 wpc. will hang on to that one.if they fix the 9700s i will use it as an amp as it has 5 channel pre ins and outs this has been a graet reciever fully loaded for its time.

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pioneer vsx-d811s,sansui G-6700,pioneer vsx-4800 kenwood vr-6070.