I am looking at buying one of the following receivers within the next month:

Denon 3801
Onkyo 787
Pioneer 35-TX

Now, one big difference between the Onkyo and the Denon appear to be matrix vs. discrete on 6.1. The Onkyo does 6.1 matrix but the Denon does 6.1 discrete w/ no additional amp required.

The Pioneer does 5.1 or 7.1 but to do 7.1 you need another external amp (which is no big deal because I have my old receiver I can use). But I have no idea how the Pioneer handles EX/ES. Is it matrix or discrete?

Any help on this would be appreciated.

Thanks

The Pioneer is matrix. To date the only two DTS-ES Discete compatible receivers are the Denon AVR-3801 and the Denon AVR-5800.

------------------
...post game show is brought to you by,......Christ I can't find it... To hell with it!