Entered CNET Catalog:
04/20/2007
SKU: 0012562849676
Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
Manufacturer description
One of Pioneer's newest and most technologically advanced audio components, this 5.1-channel A/V receiver features Pioneer's exclusive innovation, Sound Retriever, which improves the sound quality of compressed music files - a must in today's world of digital audio. It's just one of the many features that will make this receiver your digital entertainment hub.
Other Pioneer-exclusives include Phase Control for bass management, Hybrid Amplifier Design II, and Front Stage Surround Advance, allowing you to place your surround speakers in the front of the room - an ideal solution if you cannot, or do not want to, run wiring to the rear of a room, but you also want to maximize 5.1-channel surround sound performance.
For audio enthusiasts, the receiver comes loaded with Surround Sound technologies. It also features a Freescale 180 MIP Digital Signal Processor DSP to provide unparalleled speed and efficiency for multi-channel decoding of various theater and music sources for superior audio performance.
Whether you need to hook up a cable TV box, a gaming console or a DVD recorder, you have an array of connection options, including three composite A/V inputs, three component video inputs for HD video sources, and three assignable digital inputs. Factor in the SR remote and four-step display dimmer, along with the fast and easy Quick Setup, and you've found the ideal receiver to deliver superior sound performance to your home theater.
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User Rating: 
7/10
A slightly noisy output but has a good amount of inputs and sound quality is up there.by KevLeviathan - June 5, 2008
Pros: Has your usual Dolby and DTS decoders, supports WMA Pro which is a big plus, 192/24 DAC, high quality output
Cons: Output has a small amount of static/noise that is not source-related, remote isn't great
Review:
I'm using this with my PC and Macbook Pro (PC via coax and also 5.1 direct from an X-Fi, MBP via optical) and paired with Canton Movie 60-CX speakers. I couldn't really be happier with the sound quality, especially considering the price. This is a full featured amp with only a very minor amount of noise in the output. Recommended for those on a budget, but newer models are out there with more features now.
User Rating: 
9/10
Great sound for the priceby Bigriver76 - October 18, 2007
Pros: Price with quality
Cons: Had to do some homework
Review:
I got it home and set up was a breeze. I turned it on and the highs and dialog was outstanding but it lacked the deep Bass I wanted. To give a brief setup of my system.... I've got 6 Sony SS-B1000 speakers and a Yamaha YST-SW215 8' powered subwoofer hooked to it. I used a pair of the Sony's for my center speaker couse the Sony center speaker was the same thing minus a tweeter and they was asking $40 more for it. Anyway if your having the same problem with Bass as me try this.... go to speaker setup....set all of your speakers to LARGE....set your subwoofer to PLUS.... for me that unleashed the thunder. Get you a dvd with DTS to feel the true power of this reciever. All said, for 179.99 theres not a better system in that price range.
User Rating: 
8/10
Good Reciever, good price.by FLhd - June 7, 2007
Pros: interesting sound options, good remote, good sound
Cons: no auto calibration mic, small screen
Review:
This reciever is good for the price. The quality is there, it has some cool sound modes, the remote i liked it is compact and the lay out is good. No calibration mic, pretty easy to set up this guy. The screen is kinda small. I have a klipsch set up and it sounds great.
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Pioneer VSX-517-K specifications
- General
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Product Type
AV receiver
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Width
16.5 in
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Depth
13.9 in
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Height
6.2 in
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Weight
19.0 lbs
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Enclosure Color
Black
- Audio System
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Sound Output Mode
Surround Sound
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Built-in Decoders
Dolby Pro Logic II
, DTS decoder
, DTS 96/24
, Dolby Digital
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Audio D/A Converter
24bit / 192kHz
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Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Yes
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Surround System Class
5.1 channel
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Amplifier Output Details
110.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround )
, 110.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Front )
, 110.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center )
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Timer
Sleep
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Built-in Display
Fluorescent
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Display Dimmer
Yes
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Additional Features
WMA compatible
- Connectors
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Headphone Jack
Yes
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Coaxial Digital Input
Yes
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Optical Digital Input
Yes
- Radio
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Type
Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Remote Control
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Remote Control
Universal remote control - Infrared
- Connections
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Connector Type
1.0 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Front
, 1.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear
, 2.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Component video output ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear
, 3.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x 5.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 4.0 x Headphones ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
, 3.0 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Subwoofer output - Rear
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply - Internal
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Power Consumption Operational
320.0 Watt
