"I replaced an 8+ year old JVC RX-884 unit (when they still made receivers) to upgrade to HDMI, etc. for my new LG LCD. All functions on the JVC could be set/viewed via OSD: tuner, surround settings, etc. The pioneer has very attractive setup and IPOD playback OSD's but they didn't follow through in other areas such as tuner setup/ station selections or a master screen to view surround sound settings during playback. I was also shocked that volume levels are not saved for each input selection making for some jarring volume changes when changing inputs. The remote feels somewhat cheap as well. Maybe I'm expecting too much for my $500.
Now for the good: Very attractive unit with great 1080p upscaling and I must say excellent sound which puts my old JVC to shame. So, after using the unit for several days, it's a keeper. I've made comparisons with similar and higher priced units from Pioneer and competitors and they all seem to have the same lack of a viable GUI. And, with the other mfgs the IPod control requires an extra cost dock. For the price, the 1019AH has an unbelievable amount of customization available and even includes a mic for auto speaker level setup."
Update: For the money, this is truly a wonderful AVR. The sound is great across all inputs, the "auto" settings really work, zero problems with HDMI switching, and almost anything can be tailored to your preference. I still wish the GUI was 100% implemented thoughGet more detail about Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver (Black).
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