Pioneer VSX-56TXi A/V Receiver

Pioneer Updated: 2008-07-16 RSS
Pioneer VSX-56TXi A/V Receiver

Absolute power, absolute purity: the 110 watts x 7 VSX-56TXi provides dual interfaces for i-LINK™ (IEEE1394), the new industry standard for the transfer of multi-channel digital audio signals (such as DVD-Audio, SACD, and DTS) between a DVD player and a receiver. Its i-LINK Mercury chip set—co-developed by Pioneer and Texas Instruments® —delivers PQLS-based signal transmission that is absolutely stable and jitter-free, and accomplishes it with one digital wire vs. 6 analog connections. Advanced MCACC provides studio-quality setup and calibration of your system to match the room it's in, and even offers PC connectivity to visually monitor and control the process. For less interference from vibration and resonance, the VSX-56TXi's heavy-duty construction includes a cast-iron insulator and a double-layered chassis. The giant main capacitors feature a 27,000uf capacity that provides instant and continuous reference-level power, and high-grade banana speaker terminals ensure clean output. Bottom line? The purest, most powerful audio possible. Comes with the Elite two-year warranty.

Power
Amplifier Design: A.D.E MOS FET
Surround Power: 110 W x 7 (20HZ - 20kHZ @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD
Stereo Power: 110 W x 2 (20HZ - 20kHZ @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD

Audio Processing
Digital Engine: Dual Motorola 48-Bit Processing
Air Studios TMTuning: Yes
Room Calibration: Y
Advanced Surround Modes: Y
THX Select2: Yes
Dolby(R) Digital EX: Yes
DTS-ES: Yes
Dolby(R) Digital 5.1: Yes
DTS(R) 5.1: Yes
DTS NEO: 6: Yes
Dolby Pro-Logic IIx: Yes
WMA-9 Pro Decoder: Yes
Virtual Surround Back: Yes
Midnight Listening: Yes
Loudness: Yes
Analog to Digital Conversion: 96/24
Digital Analog Conversion (DAC): 192kHz/24-Bit Delta Sigma

Convenience
On-Screen Display: Yes - All
Remote: 2 Line LCD
Multi Operation: Yes

Connectivity
Component Video Input: 2
Component Video Outputs: 1
S-Video Input: 5
S-Video Outputs: 3
Composite A/V Input: 5
Composite A/V Output: 3
i-Link™: Yes
USB Input: Yes
Analog Audio Inputs: 10
Analog Audio Outputs: 4
Digital Inputs: 5
Digital Outputs: 2
Multi-Channel Input: 8 Channel
Audio Pre-Output: 8 Channel
Headphone Output: Yes
Multi-Room and Source Output: 1 A/V
12 Volt Trigger (Device Assignable): Yes
Front A/V Inputs: Yes
RS-232C: Yes
AC Outlet: Yes
SR+: Yes

Construction
Front Panel: Aluminum
Transformer Stabilizer: Yes
3-D Space Frame Design: Yes
Direct Construction: Yes