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Pioneer VSX-516-K

Pioneer VSX-516-K
Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K
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Release date January 04, 2006 April 15, 2009 January 04, 2006 April 17, 2006
The Bottom Line The Pioneer VSX-516 is the company's entry-level A/V receiver for 2006, but the step-up VSX-816 model offers a much better deal. The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far. The Pioneer VSX-516 is the company's entry-level A/V receiver for 2006, but the step-up VSX-816 model offers a much better deal. Boasting a host of impressive features and stellar sound quality, the affordable Pioneer VSX-816 delivers amazing value for an A/V receiver.
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Features
Surround System Class6.1 channel
7.1 channel
6.1 channel
7.1 channel
5.1 channel
THX certifiedYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
Surround Sound EffectsVirtual Surround Mode
Info unavailableVirtual Surround Mode
Virtual Surround Mode
Front Stage Surround
S-Video outputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2
Info unavailable
Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableMP3
WAV
WMA
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAAC
MP3
WMA
S-Video inputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4
Info unavailable
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Equalizer5 bands
9 bands
5 bands
5 bands
Info unavailable
Optical Digital InputYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Enclosure ColorBlack
Gloss black
Silver
Black
Info unavailable
Built-in DecodersDTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
Weight19.6 lbs
19.2 lbs
19.6 lbs
20.3 lbs
19.8 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
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Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLoudness
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Sound Output ModeSurround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Product DescriptionPioneer VSX 516-K - AV receiver - 6.1 channel
Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX 516-S - AV receiver - 6.1 channel
Pioneer VSX 816-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX 819H - AV receiver - 5.1 channel
Response Bandwidth20 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailable20 - 20000 Hz
20 - 20000 Hz
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Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Video Conversion/ScalingInfo unavailableHDMI to HDMI scaling
Analog to HDMI up conversion
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Output Power700 Watt
Info unavailable700 Watt
770 Watt
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MicrophoneNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in
16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in
16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in
16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
Coaxial Digital InputYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Product TypeAV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
HeadphonesNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Amplifier signal-to-noise ratioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable79 dB
98 dB
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