Pioneer VSX-517-S (discontinued)

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One of Pioneer's 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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Pioneer VSX-517-S specifications

• General
• Product Type AV receiver
• Width 16.5 in
• Depth 13.9 in
• Height 6.2 in
• Weight 19.0 lbs
• Enclosure Color Silver
• Audio System
• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic II , DTS 96/24 , DTS decoder , Dolby Digital
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
• Surround System Class 5.1 channel
• Amplifier Output Details 110.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center ) , 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) ( Surround )
• Timer Sleep
• Built-in Display Fluorescent
• Display Dimmer Yes
• Additional Features WMA compatible
• Connectors
• Headphone Jack Yes
• Coaxial Digital Input Yes
• Optical Digital Input Yes
• Radio
• Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
• Remote Control
• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Connections
• Connector Type 2.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x 5.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 3.0 x Composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear , 2.0 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 4.0 x Headphones ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Component video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 1.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front , 3.0 x SPDIF input - Rear
• Power
• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 320.0 Watt