AV Receiver Reviews

Features:
Processing Modes: Dolby: Digital 5.1, EX, Pro Logic II DTS: DTS, ES, 96/24, Neo:6 Other: THX Cinema, 12 DSP modes
THX Certification: Select
Audio D/A Converter: 24/192 (make/model are "confidential")
Number of Amp Channels: 7
Amp Power (per channel): 100 watts, into 8 ohms
Amp Frequency Response: 5 Hz—100 kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D): 7.4 x 16.6 x 18.3
Weight (in pounds): 41.9

Connections:
Inputs:
Video: component (2), S-video (5), composite (5)
Audio: iLink (2), USB (1), coaxial digital (2), optical digital (1), eight-channel analog (1), stereo analog (8), phono (1)
Outputs:
Video: component (1), S-video (3), composite (3)
Audio: stereo analog (4), preamp (1)
Additional:
RS-232 (1), 12-volt trigger (1), infrared jack (1), zone-two stereo composite and line-level (1)

• These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Elite VSX-55TXi, $1,700
Pioneer Electronics
(800) PIONEER
www.pioneerusa.com
Dealer Locator Code PIO