As the specialist in A/V receiver technology, innovation and design, the 2009 Pioneer Elite line brings high-definition cinema performance into the home theater. The definitive brand for the most discerning entertainment enthusiast, the Elite line of A/V receivers offer flawless sound and video reproduction, comprehensive digital connectivity and the highest build quality in the industry.

Amplification and Build

110 Watts x 7 Direct Energy Amplification (20Hz – 20kHz, 8 ohms, 0.09% THD – FTC)

Rigid Trans Stabilizer Construction

Stream Direct Mode

High Gloss Black Finish

Digital Core Engine

THX Select2 Plus Processing & Certification

WMA9 Pro

XM-HD Surround

SIRIUS Satellite Ready with On-Screen Display

Neural THX Surround

Advanced MCACC (Auto Room Calibration) –– Symmetric 9-Band EQ, Standing Wave Control, Polarity Check

Phase Control

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio /

High Resolution Audio

PQLS Multi-Channel Surround (Precision Quartz Lock System)

Advanced Surround Sound (13+1 Modes)

Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)

Headphone Surround

Virtual Surround Back

DSD to PCM Converter

Multi-Channel Auto Level Control

Dialogue Enhancement

Multi-Channel Advanced Sound Retriever

Digital Noise Reduction

Midnight Listening Mode

Sound Delay (Lip-Sync)

HDMI 48-bit Deep Color

HDMI x.v. Color

1080p Video Scaler for Analog Standard Definition

Pure Cinema I/P Conversion

3D Noise Reduction (for Analog SD Input)

3D Y/C Separation

Works with iPhone Certified with Front USB Featuring iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPod Player Album Art and Full Color GUI (USB + Composite Cable Included)

Front Panel USB Memory Audio and Photo Playback (MP3, WMA, JPEG)

HDMI (5 Inputs / 2 Outputs Including Front HDMI Input)

Digital Coaxial (2 Inputs)

Digital Optical (3 Inputs / 1 Output)

Audio In / Out (2 Inputs / 1 Output)

A/V Composite (4 Inputs / 1 Output)

S-Video (4 Inputs / 1 Output)

Component Video (2 Inputs – Assignable / 1 Output)

Full Color On-Screen Display (Independent On-Screen Display for Zone 2)

3-Zone Multi-Zone and Source (3rd Zone Audio)

2nd & 3rd Zone Stereo Out with Volume Control

RS-232C Interface

12 Volt Trigger (x2 – Assignable)

I/R (2 In / 1 Out)

Assignable Surround Back Speaker – Bi-Amp, Speaker B or Zone 2

Main Room / Multi-Zone Remote Control

Illuminated Preset Remote

Detachable Power Cord

W x H X D: 16.56” x 6.84” x 17.04”

Weight: 29 lbs. 12 oz.

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Hot Home Theatre Reciver

By Marko from Milwaukee on

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good Power

Best Uses:

Home Theater, Larger Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Strongly recommend to anyone looking for a High End Home Theater Receiver. Easy to set up and great sound for low and high frequency. Can\'t find any flaws at the low price. Comparable receivers in the Denon, Yamaha, and Sherwood products are[$] more for same features and quality.

 

nice

By AtomAnt from D.C. on 8/13/2009

Pros:

Clean Sound

Best Uses:

Home Theater

Describe Yourself:

Musically Inclined, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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