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Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV Receiver

by September 09, 2005
Filed under: Receivers & Processors

Pioneer showed off its new VSX-72TXV Elite receiver which will retail for $1200 (according to the Pioneer marketing rep - though the website says $1400). The VSX-72TXV is equipped with 2 HDMI digital inputs. The VSX-72TXV is also XM Radio "Connect and Play" ready and "Ready for iPod" with iPod cable included. Both highly popular digital audio formats are easily controlled from the VSX-72TXV's remote control with complete On-Screen Display. The receiver boasts 130 Watts to all 7 channels and a new Advanced MCACC calibration system. Burr Brown 192kHZ / 24-Bit digital to analog converters, a new Phase Control bass management system, and new Standing Wave compensation circuitry round out the feature set. Following are the specs we obtained through Pioneer:

Power & Sound

  • 130 Watts x 7 Direct Energy Amplification
  • Stream Direct Mode
  • 3D Space Frame Construction
  • AIR Studios Sound Tuning
  • High Grade Audio Parts

Processing

  • Advanced Digital Core Engine with new Sharc-EX + 48-bit Motorola DSP
  • New Advanced MCACC with Standing Wave Control
  • New Phase Control Technology
  • THX® Select2TM Certification
  • Dolby Digital EX, DTS Extended Surround, DTS 96/24, & WMA-9 Decoders
  • Advanced Concert and Cinema Surround Modes

Connectivity

  • 2 HDMI Inputs / 1 HDMI output
  • Ready for iPod with remote control, On-Screen Display, and battery charger
  • XM®-Ready with XM Connect-and-PlayTM Interface and On-Screen Display
  • Digital video conversion up to HDMI
  • 7 Digital inputs
  • Phono input

Custom Features

  • Multi-room and multi-source capable
  • 3 Zone capable (analog A/V out for the 2nd Zone and digital audio out for 3rd Zone)
  • RS232C interface
  • Dual 12 Volt triggers with 2nd / 3rd Zone assignment for each function
  • Assignable surroundback speaker for multi-room and bi-Amp
  • Main room / multi-room remote control for Zone 2 and Zone 3
  • LCD Preset / Learning Remote with preset multi-operation

Product Dimensions

  • W x H x D: 16 9/16" x 7 3/8" x 18 3/16"
  • Weight: 35.1 lbs. (40.9 carton)

The Elite VSX-72TXV is available in Black or Silver (VSX-72TXV-S) finish. The first units will ship by the end of September 2005.

For more information, please visit www.pioneerelectronics.com .

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