This is practically unheard of at this price point. There is an Auto-Level Control and Advanced Sound Retriever (trying to make MP3s sound better) but these didn't interest us as much as the fact that the Pioneer VSX-520-K decodes ALL the major audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD. Pioneer brags about a few other features with their Pioneer VSX-520-K including Bluetooth ready (with an additional purchase of the $129 AS-BT100 Bluetooth adapter). Of course, you'll need a compatible display and source (not to mention software) but with all the money you saved on the price of the receiver, you might be able to pick one up. This makes the Pioneer VSX-520-K 3D-ready out of the box. HDMI 1.4, among other things, adds 3D capability. HDMI 1.4 just hit the market recently and some receivers from other manufacturers have been and probably will be released without the new specification and bandwidth support. Most impressively, however, are the three HDMI 1.4 inputs and one output. There are three assignable digital audio inputs - one coaxial and two optical. There are an equal number of analogue stereo inputs. There are four composite video and two component video inputs. On the back you'll find a fairly impressive number of connections. While you won't get the full integrated control something like a dock or a compliant USB port would provide, you at least don't have to run around the back of the receiver when you want to connect your portable device. On the front there is a mini-jack (3.5mm) for connecting up your iPod or MP3 player. The inputs of the Pioneer VSX-520-K are very impressive. You'll need to add amps for this configuration, but at this price point that is to be expected. This adds height channels or, alternatively, surround back channels for a true 7.1 setup. On top of that it has Pre-amp outputs for Dolby ProLogic IIz. The two main channels sport five-way binding post while the rest have the less desirable spring type connection. It comes with five channels of amplification that Pioneer rated at 110 watts/ea. Let's start off with what the Pioneer VSX-520-K has. The question is whether they cut the right corners. For this price we expect Pioneer to cut corners. At only $229, this receiver is practically an open-box special with the advantage of not being used. The first of the two is the Pioneer VSX-520-K. Pioneer has a new line of receivers ready to hit this week and they've whet our appetites with two new entry level receivers. Pioneer has done that before, and it looks like they are trying to do it again.Ĭheck out AV Rant for an interview with Dave Bales of Pioneer Electronics about their new line of receivers. Sure it sometimes happens way to slow for our liking, but occasionally a manufacturer makes a leap that literally floors us. VSX-520-K 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver featuring HDMI ® (v.1.4 with 3D), Dolby ® TrueHD & DTS-HD ® Master Audio and Bluetooth Capability* AMPLIFICATION ›› Power Output: 110W x 5 (1kHz, THD 0.05% 8 ohms) ›› 80W + 80W (20Hz – 20kHz, THD 0.08% 8 ohms FTC) AUDIO FEATURES ›› Texas Instruments Aureus DSP ›› 192 kHz/24-bit DAC ›› Dolby ® TrueHD ›› Dolby Pro Logic IIz ›› Dolby Digital / EX ›› DTS-HD ® Master Audio ›› DTS ® 96/24 / DTS Neo:6/DTS Express ›› Multi PCM Playback (192 kHz) via HDMI ›› SACD Playback via HDMI (2 ch) ›› 0.1 Step Audio Delay (Lip Sync) (Max 9 Frame) ›› Advanced Surround (Action, Drama, Entertainment Show, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo) ›› Auto Surround ›› Stream Direct ›› Phase Control (bass management ensures precision low frequency output) ›› Front Stage Surround Advance ›› Advanced Sound Retriever for enhanced PC and portable audio (2-ch) ›› Midnight Listening Mode ›› Auto Level Control (2 ch.) VIDEO FEATURES ›› HDMI (v.1.4 with 3D), Deep Color, and x.v.Color CONVENIENCE ›› 30 Tuner Presets ›› SR Remote Control Unit ›› FL Dimmer (4 steps) ›› Sleep Timer (30, 60, 90 minutes) ›› Auto Audio Signal Select ›› LFE Attenuator CONNECTIVITY ›› HDMI (3 inputs / 1 output) ›› Bluetooth Port (Compatible with optional Bluetooth adapter AS‐BT100) ›› Front Mini Jack ›› 3 Digital Inputs (1 Coaxial, 2 Optical) ›› Component Video Terminal (2 Inputs, 1 Output) Assignable ›› Audio/Video Inputs: 2A/4AV ›› Audio/Video Output: 1A/1AV + 1V ›› 2.1 Preout (Subwoofer + Surround Back/Front Height Channels) ›› Large Speaker Terminals (FL/FR) *Optional Bluetooth Adapter (AS‐BT100) required.One of our favorite things is to see the trickle down of technology.
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