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Pioneer VSX-74XVi A/V Receiver

by September 09, 2005
Filed under: Receivers & Processors

Power & Sound

· 140wpc x 7

· 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 Select2 Certification

· DDD EX, DTS ES, DTS 96/24 & WMA-9 Decoders

· Advanced Concert and Cinema Surround Modes

[IMGP0963] Connectivity

· 2 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI output

· Ready for IPOD with remote control, OSD, and battery charger

· XM Ready with XM Connect and Play Interface and OSD

· Dual i.LINK Digital Audio Interface with jitter free PQLS

· Digital video conversion to HDMI

· 7 Digital inputs

· Phono input

· USB input for PC Audio

Custom Features

· Multi room and multi source capability

· 3 zone capable (analog A/V out for 2 nd zone, digital audio out for 3 rd zone)

· RS232 interface

· Dual 12V triggers with 2 nd /3 rd zone assignment for each function

· Assignable surround back 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: 35.3lbs

The VSX-74XVi (retail $1500) and VSX-72TXi ($1200) will be shipping by the end of this month. The VSX-72TXi has very a similar feature set to the VSX-74XVi but with less power (130wpc x 7)

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Gene manages this organization, establishes relations with manufacturers and keeps Audioholics a well oiled machine. His goal is to educate about home theater and develop more standards in the industry to eliminate consumer confusion clouded by industry snake oil.

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