Pioneer VSX-D1s _(Z Reviews)_ 90's 🔥🔥🔥

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[@AdamHiFi]

DSSS (Digital Simulated Stereo System) switch - Operate this when inputting a monaural signal to enjoy a simulated stereo sound. You can use it when a monaural signal is input into both the left and right channels or when a monaural signal is input into only one of the channels.

[@ZReviews]

wow that's a thing

[@Powerpickle68]

@@ZReviews how young are you?

[@saltywalt57]

I sold this receiver in the mid 90's at a big store (which no longer exists). The amp section was solid enough to drive Martin Logan Quest speakers, which we also sold. The Sony & Technics receivers we carried could not drive that speaker. This was a solid unit in its day.

[@drummerkev1627]

Hey Zeos! I’m 55 years old and the second I saw this Pioneer I thought to myself “what the hell?” That was my first actual surround receiver! I know it inside out. It was a beast for its day. Still is! I had six Infinity infinitesimal speakers connected to it and used it for my surround sound receiver, multi channel stereo and occasionally for my headphones. I loved that Pioneer! It was made back in the day when 130wpc was a true 130wpc! It could drive any speaker of the day back then! Very cool review bro!

[@Brunnen_Gee]

Crap, 90's is vintage now? We some old farts.

[@tjellis1479]

Back in the 1900s.....I use that line all the time. 😎⏳🍻

[@SuperSilvi1990]

90s kids assemble.

[@christianfinazzi8226]

Every 20 years old thing is vintage if I remember correctly

[@Brunnen_Gee]

@@christianfinazzi8226 I guess I'm doubly vintaged then

[@Powerpickle68]

Nah, to millennials last month is now vintage.

[@SynchronousFailure]

3:40 Technology Connections is such an underappreciated channel

[@_sticks_]

Came here to mention that reference. Great wholesome nerding out with Alec and his videos.

[@wabbasMEpern]

Freaking awesome KZbin channel!!

[@mrfrosty3]

I remember when tech started to move toward more subtle, minimalistic design and liking it. Right now I've had enough of that painfully self conscious, bland design and want to see big ass tech with more of everything including bs features of dubious benefit. This amp is gorgeous.

[@CockatooDude]

I know right! That superfluous design present in the 80's and early 90's might not be the most efficient but man does it look cool.

[@adrien2323]

Yes!!!

[@albertpintor3522]

I just wish the little lights bouncing to the music would comeback

[@aardvark1140]

DSSS stands for "Digital Simulated Stereo System." If you have a monaural source (like a 1940's 78 LP) and you have sonic input into both left and right channels,, DSSS can alter the monaural signal to simulate stereo.

[@PaulSmith-uu1zy]

Believe it or not I just bought one for 40.00 and I’m in heaven. It makes 4 floor speakers mine are Kenwoods with 14” woofers and American Acoustics with 12s and this unit dances sound out of them that I just sit there and smile.

[@kylesuanico8080]

These Pioneers are awesome! I currently own and daily use a VSX D409 handed down from my father along with a pair of Boston Acoustics CR7's and it hasn't failed me since. As of this moment I've upgraded to B&W CDM1's and Klipsch Kg3.2's (A and B speakers respectively) both speakers from the 90's and needed some work. With or without the SVS PB-1000, the experience is pure bliss. The power (100 watts a ch.)this pioneer receiver delivers is solid and cleaner than all others I've used (admittedly not many or as high of a power rating). I've even hooked the bulky and inefficient Realistics Mach 2's and they delivered the thunderous boom that the speakers are known for. Your review of your Pioneer VSX took me back to those years of all the fun I had experimenting with mine. Absolutely loving the vintage audio tech reviews and looking out for more!

[@marcusbenwell3655]

When I was 22 years old in 1988 or whatever it was I bought this amplifier it's part of a high-end Pioneer system. Yes it was a lot of money for a 22 year old I was bartending in nightclubs & restaurants at the time and making great money it was awesome, the receiver was lost during a move, probably 30 years ago, I still have the matching Pioneer six pack CD player and high-end Pioneer tape deck and rest of the system which I dug out of a closet just last week they are in mint condition, haven't really been used in years. Fast forward roughly 35 years later I just got my hands on one of these last week for $200 at second hand store, was part of an estate sale, in absolutely mint pristine condition so now I have the stereo that I once had when I was 22 reunited. The remote control, controls the receiver of course but also the tape deck and the CD player, but I still have the individual remotes for those units as well, the tape deck can play tapes from both sides without turning the tape over. I haven't hooked up to some pretty killer speakers and the thing is loud, I mean freakin' loud! and powerful and clear and easily is 135 watts per Channel. What you really need to do is unplug those headphones and get yourself some really powerful tower speakers and take this thing for a test drive and do a video with that. Like the '80s Nike commercial says just do it, Pretty please, with sugar on top. 😜

[@hitmanhite]

I still run mine today, that I bought brand new at the base exchange in 1992. I spent an entire months pay (common for GIs), and a set of Klipsche Tangent 500s. That setup is still being play TO THIS DAY. Amazing amp. I also have a set of Adcom 555s, and still run the D1S. AMAZING receiver.

[@robertinskeep4449]

I bought one at Torrejon Air Base (TJ) in 91

[@Raybowski1245]

Same, brought mine back from Germany.

[@MrCarGuy]

I was looking for one of these before. Vintage Pioneer is beautiful engineering. Better than most modern stuff

[@fidstang]

Pioneer Elite LCD was my favorite back then. Loved the nice gold glow they produced.

[@maxphangss]

i'm just waiting here for technology connections to comment down below about how surround sound worked on analog technology.

[@kirillpetrovsky5830]

Can we have a joint Z Reviews x Technology Connections video? That'll be so jazzy

[@ZReviews]

@@kirillpetrovsky5830 He hates audiophiles just as much as I do.. We would be a Dynamic Duo.

[@s8wc3]

P H A S E R O T A T I O N S

[@GBDogg504]

I own a Pioneer vsx D1S and 9900s model- both work great- basically identical performance. Currently have 9900s hooked up in stereo setup. These are very cool receivers for stereo use and sound very good, lots of power and cool looking display. Although, in today's used equipment/marketplace-I would recommend buying a excellent condition flagship/high end Yamaha or Denon AVR receiver (from 2002-2011 year era) such as a Yamaha rx z series or Denon 4800 or 5800 series. These can can be bought very cheaply on used market due to being obsolete technology. Almost 4 yrs ago For only 250$ I bought a Denon 4802r 7.1 receiver. For around same price as VSX D1S you get so much more for $- 7.1 surround sound dts + dolby digital etc. 7.1 surround sound is so much better than old school dolby pro logic, Night and day difference-not even comparable. There's Tons/infinite # of hook-ups/options possible w/ these units. The amp section and build quality is EASlLY as good as pioneer VSX D1S. Its subsantially larger and heavier than D1S. Just take a look at the massive torrodial power supply + caps in Denon 4802r model. lts Also built in Japan like D1S. Anyway, as COOL as vintage TOTL early 90s Pioneer receiver are...they simply can't compete against the later/next generation AVR receiver on used marketplace-for $. I keep my old pioneer's mainly for nostalgia factor

[@MrAddicted2net]

The D1S was like $1600 in 1992....It can handle a 2 ohm load...A magazine tested it and got a reading of (160wpc into 8 ohm) and (300+ wpc into 2 ohm) I own 2 of them.

[@MrButuz]

This is exactly what I've been doing, my system is now by far the best it's ever sounded, the components are by far the oldest it's ever been. 1992 Wadia 15 DAC, 1994 Audo Research LS7 preamp, 1993 NAD 208 THX power amp. All bought second hand no warranty no nothing. Love it. Never buying new ever again!!

[@TVCMCS]

Great video! Finally found someone who loves these receivers as much as I do.

[@greywolf3211]

My Sony STR-D1090 and 2090 have been in a unheated garage in Illinois for the last 20 years and sounds amazing. That's 1992-93

[@Daakist]

I still use a Sony STR DE 915 which is late 90s. I had it in storage for a decade and set it up as a stereo receiver for music listening. There was a minor issue with the sound but it went away after a month of daily listening. I bought a bluetooth receiver with optical out and hooked it up. Now its a bluetooth receiver.

[@dlrowreverse793]

I absolutely love that style of screen, in the same way that I think the digital dashboard of a corolla 86 from back in the 80s is the coolest dashboard I've ever seen. They have that unique appeal of something belonging to a past future, which I know doesn't make much sense but it's the best way I can think of describing it. It's unique of their time.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

This one was one of their top models back then, a lot of futures on it and very heavy!

[@francoisjacques7055]

Thanks for the review! First time I saw one was in a pro-audio speaker manufacturing shop. They were using that model in their lab. I thought then, if its good enough for pro-audio, it should be good enough for our humble listening room. Found a used one which had a slight hum on every inputs which a recapping job fixed. It's a beast and powers our B&O redline speakers. Its simply is phenomenal. The phono stage is awesome, too bad it wasn't reviewed there. Its many RCA video inputs makes it a dream receiver for original retro-gaming consoles, too!

[@drewbocop]

I actually have one of these in the attic

[@ZReviews]

WHIP.. IT.. OUT..

[@drewbocop]

@@ZReviews Oh my Zeos I didn't know ypu swung that way. I didn't even know I swung that way. But here we are... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@V4zz33]

Friday night audio porn manifests...

[@SudburyMan]

Take my 💸💸💸

[@kennethschoen7796]

You want to sell it?

[@jackvan8125]

Too cool to see this. I just pulled a Pioneer VSX9700 out of my living room system. I bought it new in about '89 and it still works like a champ but has zero rust

[@danielknepper6884]

I have the vsx-9700. What's driving me nuts is every time I press loudness the bass goes to a preset low-level. I cannot figure out how to get bass and treble all the way up and have loudness activated at the same time

[@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader]

Pioneer made their displays and front faces match all their gear and Laserdisc players. The units from this era are amazing deals. Manufacturers put a hell of a lot of gear into the early era units that were designed to work with Dolby Ac3 and later DTS and enthusiast’s Laserdisc setups. Despite most of the early units requiring six rca for demodulated ac3 instead of optical/coaxial these units are beautiful. I have a Yamaha top line model from 1994 and it’s still as good as it was then. And you can today get what you could never afford then for nothing!

[@marv1nperator]

This has more options than modern stuff with touch displays.

[@ddr8991]

I have that amp, it is a beast. You are going to make me pull it out. The amp would split the screen for two VCR inputs and you could use the jog wheel to clean up the picture while recording video. I remember the lights would dim a little when I turned it on. You could run multiple rooms with this. That is why you have multiple video and audio outputs. Pioneer sold an external box for multi room connections.

[@lord_haven1114]

Pioneer was so good. I have had my vsx 515 for I think about 15 years now and through 4 moves and it’s rock solid and works like a charm.

[@David-bb7mt]

My 90's Technics receiver has the same satisfying clicky-clunky noise when you power it on. It also has the potentiometer knob that turns when you adjust volume 👌

[@aardvark1140]

I use one of these to power AR 90 4 ohm speakers. It drives them with ease. Rated @ 130 wpc and 0.005 harmonic distortion, they routinely bench test @ 158 wpc. It has 5 amplifiers, one per channel. Put it in 2 channel stereo mode, push the "direct" button, and there is a separate amp to drive each speaker. Don't get the DX2. Pioneer cut corners internally on that one and it doesn't perform as well.

[@gregwomack8162]

Had one very similar to this, was part of Pioneer’s Premier series. Used it with a set of full surround sound Harman kardon speakers plus had a Carver amp that ran 350 watts per channel which ran just a pair of infinity sm-152 tower speakers, each had a 1.5 inch poly cell super tweeter, 2 4.5 inch mid range speakers and a 15 inch woofer per speaker. Also had a cerwin Vega 15 inch powered subwoofer. You could shake the whole neighborhood with my system. During those years BIGGER was always better!! Miss those audio years and that equipment. GREAT NOSTALGIC REVIEW!!

[@geraldford6409]

That was a flagshp unit back in the day circa 91 or so. Recall discussing with a coworker, though I was unwilling to pay that much so recently out of my undergrad. Ended up with similar vintage Pioneer next down in the line or two. Served me through the 90's until a Sony ES receiver around 1999

[@bernardharquail9405]

It’s the best Pioneer Receiver that they ever made VSX -D1 S from 1990 s

[@lbudt29]

JVC also made this type of amp recier, 5.1., with the bells and whistles in 1993. I have one, but it the lower level model at 120 front channels, and it still plays good. Super A

[@sampkf7919]

Nice Zeos! I have the VSX D602S and using it as a pre-amp...love the amber display. The remote is nice as you can adjust the left, right, center, and surrounds. The Yamaha AS-models have that vintage look now.

[@VGiena]

More vintage stuff please ! Also, budget integrated amps under $600 would be another avenue to explore.

[@vinmangob8555]

I worked for pioneer when this amp was top of the line.

[@cbolt8089]

Would love it if you reviewed more vintage stuff! Speakers as well please!

[@ZReviews]

Just a note, Normal-Modern Banana Plugs don't work!!! They don't plug into the back of the binding posts. I have to use these [ amzn.to/3qhqwoz ] Check out... ⚔️www.SubscribeStar.com/Zeos -- Subscribe Star 🥇www.Patreon.com/Zeos -- Check out the Patreon

[@SirBryanWhyte]

I have a VSX-D1S and use it to power my Cerwin Vega 316R's. Zeos this is the first piece of gear that I've owned "before" I saw your video so I guess my bank account is safe till your next one...

[@frankmonroe9078]

I bought those exact banana plug adapters for my d1s, but can't figure out where they go! I tried inserting them into the binding posts but they don't lock in.

[@ZReviews]

@@frankmonroe9078 should go where you would put the raw wire. Might have to finagle them around as you're screwing down

[@jdk_360]

Man we have to be close to the same age. Wayback when I had my RCA 27 inch TV with S video and component inputs I remember noticing a difference using my original Xbox going from standard red, white, yellow, connections to S video. It was a cleaner image. Once I got component it looked significantly better. Now I’m playing on a LG CX with a PS5. My how I love the progress we have made...

[@pappason2761]

Nice unit right there! Got a Harman Kardon AVR 30 in 93 when I was working at Circuit City. Have it to this day and in perfect condition. 90’s were fun👍

[@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader]

I have to mention the multi center actually goes back to the reason why ToddAO and 70mm large format films were mixed for five channels across the screen. Not only would they do proper sound panning but the spatial sense was far better and more impactful than when the film sound became focused on a single center. This happened due to technical limitations when mixing Earthquake in Sensurround and then Dolby used this idea when developing their 70mm system (LCRS plus bass enhancement run through the now unused two extra screen channels of 70mm five screen channels). Then the LCRS was reused on their Dolby Stereo matrix system for standard 35mm and the idea stayed through the birth of 5.1 and remains in place to this day.

[@andrewmorgan6734]

AV receivers in general are pretty under rated with most Audiophiles. My dad had Marantz RS-3559, he bought it new in 1991 it was 1000 dollar receiver back then. The harmonic distortion was good for time, it was 0.02%. My dad let me have it years later after he replaced it with a Marrantz SR 7000. I grew up Marantz AV receivers in my living room they have special place in my heart. I still have the Marantz RS 3559 in my basement, I haven't switched that thing on 10 years.

[@kevinmertel6108]

Absolutely love the Technology Connections reference. =)

[@nealivers7479]

Just moved to a new house...inboxes my immaculate VSX-D1S, and want to hook it up. Been SO LONG, I am a bit...nervous about hooking her up. Also had my CELESTION 100s, unpacked...also in great condition, and I have a BOSE Sub, from our TV set-up, to throw into the mix. HOPEFULLY, I'll be able to get er done. This review and your excitement over the VSX-D1S, was a blast to watch. Wish i could have you over to the house to hook up my system!

[@138NastyNate]

90's Pioneer was awesome back then...still is. Wish I still had mine that I had I forget the model but it was a beast. I wish I could afford one of these Ill have to keep an eye out for a good priced one.

[@Punisher9419]

I have a Yamaha AS501 which I like. It just works and it's powerful enough for me. It's only stereo but it has connections for a powered subwoofer and 4 speakers. You can switch between A and B speakers or run them at the same time so it can run 4 speakers at once plus a sub.

[@jshanks1001]

If the back is a bit rusty, you should probably get the interior thoroughly checked. It would be a crime if you blow any caps

[@LeonardChurch33]

Especially because those late 90's- early 2000's have a tendency to blow and leak acid.

[@devildogcody]

at 20+ years old, it's probably time to have the caps replaced anyways....according to the manufacturers of capacitors, their shelf life is around 20 years, whether being used or not

[@s8wc3]

I think the control in / out is like a data hookup for remote control with other pioneer equipment. Like the remote might have had a play pause ff rw for a vcr (or more likely being pioneer, a laserdisk), and you had to wire it because it was before they came up with learning remotes and all that jazz. My JVC stuff I had did this but they called it COMPU LINK so it was instantly way cooler.

[@GorhamWorks]

This was great!!! Sometimes you’ve just go back... to know... cause that piece of equipment is part of the experience...

[@kevinAuman1]

Okayyyy okay, you talked me into it lol I'm currently high bidder on one of these monsters! Reminds me of the days when I had an old Marantz receiver that was literally thee most powerful amplifier/receiver I still have ever heard I smoked a set of vega 15's at like 3/4 volume during a house party once lol what a way to kill a party quickly! Luckily I also had a pair of the vega 8's and I was able to keep the party going just not nearly as enthusiastically 🤣😝🔊🔊🔊

[@alexojeda9048]

Very nice, very nice! I still have my dad's Sony STR-D2090 from like '93. I just use it as a 2 channel music player with my table with Spotify connected to a pair of Polk floor standers. Sounds great. Not for nothing but IMO 90's audio electronics look cooler than stuff of today. It has more character.

[@sarge27271]

I've owned one since it came out. LOVE IT. After some 30 years, I finally had a cap leak, slight buzz at low volume. It's being recapped as we speak. (Just bought a second one almost like new for $150. Katching!!!) You know, in life, every manufacturer makes a good mistake, the VSX-D1S is one of them. I also own a VSX56-TXi (ELITE) and in side by side comparisons, on a pair of B&W DM2-MKII at the same listening level, the D1S is more musical. LMAO. The phono input is way over this unit's price tag. The split screen option had an Image Enhancer, on the left is the original image, on the right the 'tuned' one (using the JOG dial). It works! That was an ELITE model, with almost everything thrown into it, disguised as a regular Pioneer receiver. Also one of the first receivers to truly have 5 channels. Most others of that period used 4 channels. Left/right/center/rear (split into 2 speakers). If you do the white noise level test, you can hear the rear left and right come on separately. Sweet! And ALL of the functions, can be controlled directly on the unit!!! Try that today....LMAO You'll notice in the back EVERY channel has a PRE-OUT!!! You can use this unit as a higher end Pre-Amp!!! For its time, it was a beast!!! OH, and make no mistake, ALL I said about the D1S DOES NOT APPLY to the D2S, D3S, those were the regular stuff. Damn! I love old school!!! Great review bud!!! Cheers

[@jewllake]

this happened to my vsx d1s - one day I turned it on and it was buzzing. I dropped it off at my repair shop; hopefully it is something minor.

[@sarge27271]

@@jewllake Probably a recap. Usually, the caps that require changing shouldn't cost too much, In my case it's less than $150, plus labor, In my case a friend is doing it. LOL Good Luck :-)

[@jewllake]

@@sarge27271 I hope! I love it and I have it paired to my pioneer GR-777 10 band EQ.

[@sarge27271]

@@jewllake Sweeeet! Keep your fingers crossed!!! ;-)

[@jewllake]

same thing happened to mine - also I could not get it to come on. Had to push the power button like 15 times. We don't have many techs around my area so I spent like 500.00 to get it fixed. He did a good job and it works great. You can get these on Ebay for pretty cheap, but you don't know the history of them.

[@jakejonesish]

VU's do make everything better! I enjoyed this one, hope you review some more vintage receivers soon!

[@Vayshen]

3:45 what a magical moment, I too whispered in awe at that pop.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Hey Zeos your correct these PIONEERs were great sounding amps at their time Butt they overheated alot ! The Pioneer reference A -757 integrated was the Beast . I have the newer Pioneer Elite SX-N30 hires reciever 799.00U.S. and its a 2ch beast ! Class AB +/- 12db direct mode all gold connections detachable power cable wifi/B.t dac decodes dsd flashdrive input 2 2fullrange preouts 2 subwoofer mono outputs ! You wanna try it out ? Toshiba output stage transitors ohh yeah dedicated HP amp with +/- 12db ! Your call i think you'd like it let me know and i will send to you !! Your call ohh and has amazing syynergy with Kef Q-100 !

[@stanleylucky]

Wish you would have connected it to some cool 90's big speakers and turned up bro! Seems like you have all the right tech for proper audio show off too. Nice video!

[@vichetphol]

I’d love a video on the Mark Levinson No. 335. Construction, Layout and part quality unsurpassed by any amp to this date, no matter the price. Uses DALE resistors (over one dollar a piece), giant (0.05+ Farad) caps, and zink-plated copper rails as signal transport. Same goes for the 23(.5), 27(.5), 331, 332(.5) and 334.

[@SlotHits777]

I had this model for years, it was great.

[@alan2698]

90's is vintage. I feel old.

[@theatremad9797]

I had the VSX D3s it was a great little unit. I purchased mine in 95 when it just came out. Also had a pioneer VSX AX10aig which was a 32kg beast and king in its day. No HDMI in them days. The AX10 was a statement piece. From that I went to a denon Avpa1hd paired with a poaa1hd 10 channel amp which weighed 67kg a true monster.

[@aardvark1140]

The original user manual for the DX1 is available on line. It should answer all questions about functions and operations.

[@jmcc2736]

Keep doing speaker amps and DACs, as well as vintage. Love it

[@joshshine2489]

Headphone out is probably driven directly from the driver transistors. The ones right before the output transistors. Thats why it sounds great. Thats the way my sx-1050 does too. They are plenty powerful, ive seen the same ones used as outputs on a 20 watt receiver

[@scottspy]

I bought one of these brand new when it first came out, I actually took out a small bank loan to buy it. These things are tanks, I've been using it ever since I bought it over 30 years ago and paired it with 2 huge Infinity Kappa speakers and then for surround sound, an Infinity Kappa center channel and some Harmon Kardon rear speakers.

[@deluxeraccoon441]

I have the model that was right below this in Pioneer's line-up, the VSX-D901S, and I love it! It's a little less fancy and a little less powerful than the D1S, but it's still damn good. The D901S went for $1,140 back in 1991, so the $1,200 mark is probably right for the D1S.

[@rogra2087]

Cool, I have a great VSX-4000. I still have that remote, and yes its ugly...Its loaded with esoteric extras galore, the amber display, eq meter, recording level adjustment, and inputs that are dizzying...and the headphone, whatever, is next level loud. You could fabricate two 12" woofers into headphones and implode your head off! luv the 90s gear when it comes to Pioneer...badass review Z!

[@keithlavallee1940]

I have one running my D9's for my 800 compact disc collection , yes I'm old and had a pioneer elite A20 at one time running my D9's but at 50W a ch it sucked. I then bought a vintage Cerwin Vega power amp and that was ok until I heard about this VSX-D1S as a sleeper unit. I found one for sale at $120 and grabbed it asap. original owner in his 70s lol , anyways he had it in a box since early 2000 because he couldn't move the thing around when wife always had to remodel and crap he said , basically he didn't use it and I gained a beautiful piece of audio gear for my cd stereo. its a beast pushing my D9's and love to feel my music and nothing is more better than the pre - outputs if I ever wanted to add more speakers . Anyways I'm happy you made this video , it shows class in how certain people still exist in taking the time to share .

[@JDStoneCreations]

I did go on eBay after this... but I decided my 90s Sony LBT-D307 combo unit plus CD and Record separates with original speakers I bought for £50 a few years ago does me just fine 😁

[@TheTrueCallen151]

I have a 90's Technics SA-GX505 and I adore it. The VFD with the spectrum analyzer is so fucking gorgeous. This Pioneer tho is real sexy and I'm jelly.

[@TheGreatTomDix]

Okay that thing for the center channel is fucking cool and I'm now inspired by your mention of using two speakers as a center!!!!!

[@mikehancock6280]

I have a Pioneer vsx9500s playing through a pair of JBL L100’s. Incredible sound.

[@graxjpg]

I’ve got one of these, it’s got old noisy filter caps but once I replace them it’ll be my main listening amp

[@charlessalvador33]

Hello Zeos I'm a big fan of your videos very unique and love your spin on presentation. I just acquired D1S in excellent cosmetic and working condition. I noticed the relays kick in 2 minutes after it's powered on. Wondering if you have a similar issue. I do have a computer fan on top since they do run hot. Keep up the good work.

[@EICHOLZtheEXPERT]

I picked up the VSX-D1 a few weeks ago on EBAYsurround sound won't go into surround sound until I have it on for about 3 hours the direct works fine.

[@mellsterr6192]

Just dug mine out of the closet(after 21 years). Bought while stationed in Japan at the Pony store in Fussa City. Loved it then, now I want to use it again along with all the other Pioneer gear that goes along with it. Now I need new speakers as my old Infinity SM-152’s died years ago! Any ideas?.. P.S. I have all the gear, remote, multi room units etc!

[@geraldford6409]

"Dawn of Laserdisk" Dood, that was late 70s ...but point taken, LD's really took off in the early 90's for the masses vs videophiles

[@aeipee13]

Brings me back to Fedco's hifi section as a zit faced teenager gawking. Thanks Zeos

[@tymiklic6463]

ive got the identical era high end cd player and tuner and they are amazing..the lcd graphics are identical......mmmmmm..orangey goodness..thanx Z that was fun..keep us posted on your progress...Ty from s.oz

[@the_dietcam]

I appreciate the vintage shit. Channels like vwestlife and techmoan are great. You do you z.

[@jamesm7071]

Hey Z, after watching your review of the micca-rb42s I decided to get a pair, and HOLY SHIT!! the fact that they are $150 bookshelfs, its just making me ask "HOW?!, HOW ARE THEY DOING THIS?!" long story short, they're fucking amazing!

[@josexavierjr.5633]

Da Bronx!! Nobody Beats The Wiz! You took me back in time, Zeos!! That was top of the line in it's time..........too bad you don't have the remote......

[@arturovillalpando289]

HI, I own one of these since new, purchased in 1991, is an absolute killer, I haven't found one new modern receiver as good as this one. For the blutooth thing just got a DAC with blutooth and digital inputs... done! If you can find one of these badly sought up out there and you are into vintage, don't mess it up, BUY IT!

[@iowaudioreviews]

Being around 30 years old this thing probably needs a tune up. Wouldn't get to excited about its current fidelty. We had a Sony system when I was a kid back in 1991 that had 5 speaker surround. This unit takes me back. Love it.

[@ZReviews]

Im not only excited I am vindicated. It sounds fantastic. Especially on the Goldplanar gl1200 that need to be run off a 150wpc speaker amp.

[@rgavilanes01]

I can’t comprehend why audio manufacturers stopped making great receivers/amplifiers. Also, I like seeing audio. They don’t have visual equalizers anymore, what’s up with that?!!

[@grumpyoldman2380]

I'm a little shocked that there haven't been dozens of replies regarding your comment about power output of this receiver and no speakers that needed the "wattage" that this behemoth put out. I sold this unit in the 90's along with Denon, Sony and Technics. I also sold the Nautilus and DM series from B&W and the newer L series from JBL. To be honest, all of those could more than handle this receiver and most people bought surround sound or Pro Logic receivers were putting together 5.1 systems, not the guy who had Citation II amps with thousands of dollars in cables running across his living room. This was a fine receiver and we always regarded the surround decoding from Pioneer to be better than the other receivers we sold , but Denon had the best audio quality than anything else we sold. Besides all that, nice vintage piece.

[@djphat1736]

My Dad had a pair of Altec Lansings on this receiver. Sounded fantastic.

[@Metaldoodd]

I’m buying one of these for $100 CAD. I’ll check the condition in person but from what I’ve seen it’s mint. Don’t think it has the remote but who cares.

[@HF-7DXM-6DXW-12]

I don't have a D1s but I have a D2s and gotta say the amp section is amazing! Verry low noise, and a lot less harshness from the non-switching amp design compared to my other class AB normaly biased amps.

[@garydaniels6950]

Yes! I still own and use two of these babies on a daily bases. They are fantastic!

[@ZReviews]

I bought the best example on ebay. So now I also should have two.

[@garydaniels6950]

@@ZReviews A few years back I found that my AV receiver was sadly lacking in the music side of it's ability compared to my main listening system. So did some research and found Pioneer VSX-D1s. I'm not sure if Pioneer thought that they needed to come in to the AV receiver market but was still in the music side of the business, either way doesn't matter to me cause these are one hell of a unit! I found one and was absolutely blown away and as luck would have it another popped up in my local market so I snatched it up.

[@mazdapro82]

Makes me want to ask my auntie if she still has her old Amp and if I can have it.

[@dalethompson1984]

No b-roll of you making coffee?! How dare you... lol. I like the new 'fancy' hifi, but also appreciate when people take the time to geek out and have fun with the simple things. I might actually enjoy this type of content better. Thanks for the nostalgia, I'm super interested to see how this performs.

[@chefsteve8381]

headphone jack output back then had high impedance output that's why your DT880 600 ohm run properly !

[@williaml1570]

nice amp, makes me miss the onkyo R1 integra, tho my "modern" amp is an 06 vx-1700, just barely has hdmi but is used for PC stereo and is super low distortion. the only thing you "pay for" that amps really shine is power and that super clean low distortion sound that will sound great straight in from DAC

[@HowDareYouu]

Try Yamaha AX-1090 It's a f#cking beast. 145W X2 real watts at 8 ohms. low distortion. Very big capacitors

[@willmorgan365]

I just sold my one and bought a latter model which is still Japanese and is even better built. I'm talking about the VSX AX10. This is a 35kg beast!

[@pappason2761]

S-Video , we used to call it “split video” separates the chroma and the luminance instead of all together like composite.

[@mikewallace3046]

My power button wont cut off, and, most of my buttons ain't working what do you think it is, and my volume doesn't respond when I turn it up or down

[@izzzzzz6]

Check the impedance across that impedance switch. It might need dismantling and cleaning. I use 2400 grit or higher to gently polish up the contacts. Is there an European model number for these? Can't find any for sale in Europe.