Pioneer announces first HD audio receiver
Pioneer has announced a range of new AV receivers for the summer. Top of the range and compatible with the latest HD audio formats is the 1080p-ready VSX-LX50. A seven channel, 150 watt model, it will be the first Pioneer to offer onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio decoding. It can also be hooked up to an iPod and boasts a USB port for PC/ memory stick connectivity.
With an eye to the future, the LX50 can also networked via Ethernet and is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant. Price TBA.
It will be joined by the VSX-417, the VSX-817 and the VSX-917AV.
VSX-LX50 specifications:
1080p ready AV multi-channel receiver; 7-ch 150W. HDMI 1.3 (2 in, 1 out), USB; Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio; iPod audio/photo/video ready; Advanced MCACC with 9-band EQ; Standing Wave Control; Front Stage Surround Advance; Phase Control; Sound Retriever
VSX-1017AV specifications:
1080p ready AV multi-channel receiver; 7-ch 150W. HDMI 1.3 (2 in, 1 out), USB; iPod audio/photo/video ready; Advanced MCACC with 5-band EQ; Front Stage Surround Advance; Phase Control; Sound Retriever
VSX-917V specifications:
1080p ready AV multi-channel receiver; 7-ch 150W. HDMI 1.3 (2 in, 1 out), USB; Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ; Front Stage Surround Advance; Phase Control; Sound Retriever
VSX-817 specifications;
AV multi-channel receiver; 7-ch 110W; USB (no HDMI); Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ; Phase Control; Sound Retriever
VSX-417 specifications:
AV multi-channel receiver; 5-ch 110W; USB (no HDMI); Phase Control; Sound Retriever
