5.1-Channel A/V Receiver featuring HDMI (3D, ARC) Connectivity, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Bluetooth Capability
Pioneer has introduced the budget-priced, feature packed VSX-521 5.1-channel A/V Receiver at $249. It is both 3D-ready (HDMI 1.4a specification) and wireless Bluetooth ready (A2DP). With the Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter, you can enjoy wireless near cd-quality with Sound Retriever AIR technology, created specifically to enhance Bluetooth audio.
The VSX-521 supports the latest high-definition audio formats, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. New for this year, the VSX-521 features Pioneer's exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC), providing a near studio-quality, multi-channel listening experience customized specifically to your listening environment. An included microphone measures every speaker's connection, and notes its size, distance from the listening point, sound levels and timbre to calibrate and maximize performance specifically for your room.
Even compressed audio such as WMA, MP3 and AAC is enhanced with another Pioneer exclusive, Advanced Sound Retriever, by filling in areas where minute details were left out during the compression process. There's also an Auto Level Control that eliminates jarring volume changes between your favorite songs, albums and audio sources by equalizing volume differences between portable audio tracks or television programming.
Specifications:
Amplifier
- 110W x 5 (1 kHz, THD 0.05% @ 8 ohms)
- 80W x 5 (20 Hz — 20 kHz, THD 0.08% @ 8 ohms FTC)
Audio
- Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Pro Logic IIz / Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Digital Plus
- DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS-ES / DTS Neo:6
- Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus DSP
- 192 kHz/24-bit Digital to Analog Converter
- 96 kHz/24-bit Analog to Digital Converter
- Auto MCACC Room Calibration
Connectivity
- HDMI Inputs (4 In / 1 Out)
- Front Mini Input
- Bluetooth Port (Optional AS-BT200 or AS-BT100 adapter required)
- Component Video Inputs (2 In / 1 Out)
- Digital Inputs (1 Coaxial, 2 Rear)
- Analog AV Inputs (4 AV, 2 Audio)
- Surround Back or Front Height Pre-Out
- Subwoofer Pre-Out
- Large Speaker Terminals (FL/FR)
Convenience
- On-Screen Display
- Bluetooth Ready
- 30 Preset AM / FM Tuner
- Auto Power Down
- HDMI Standby Through
- HDMI CEC
- Auto Surround
- Sleep Timer
MSRP: $249.99
