VSX-520-K
5.1-Channel 3-D Ready A/V Receiver
- Bluetooth ready with optional Pioneer AS-BT100 Bluetooth Adapter
- HDMI® (V.1.4a with 3D) - 3 Inputs / 1 Output
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Decoders
Price$229
Pioneer VSX-520-K Receiver: The Latest HDMI® and High-Definition Audio at a Surprising Value
There's only one way to get closer to an artist's true intent--and that's to get as close as possible to exactly what the artist created. With this in mind, Pioneer ushers in an entirely new era of high definition stereophonic performance. From enjoying the very best 1080p high definition picture available to hearing every last nuance with award-winning audio capabilities, Pioneer's range of receivers offers nothing less than a miraculous performance at every level. And with an ever-increasing list of connectivity and integration options as well, these receivers will also guarantee to get you closer to the original experience than ever before.
The Pioneer VSX-520-K delivers amazing home theater performance in an elegant package at a surprising value. With connectivity options for all your latest high-definition home theater components, the VSX-520-K takes it a step further with support for the latest high-definition audio formats, and support for your portable devices via a front panel mini-jack input and compatibility with Bluetooth sources (using the optional AS-BT100 adapter, sold separately).
Release Your Smartphone's Music with the AS-BT100 Bluetooth Adapter (sold separately)
Pioneer's latest line of receivers doesn't just play well with your home theater components like HDTVs and Blu-ray players. For wireless connectivity, add a Pioneer AS-BT100 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) to release your music from your iPhone®, Blackberry®, or Android® smartphone as well as other Bluetooth-enabled sources like laptops. And the VSX-520-K's Advanced Sound Retriever technology makes sure that even your compressed MP3s are brought back to near cd-quality sound.
The Latest HDMI Technology Gets You Ready for 3-D
All of Pioneer's latest receivers support the latest HDMI 1.4a specification, meaning that you're not just getting the most out of your existing movies and music, you're preparing for the next generation of 3-D video content with the VSX-520-K. And with 3 HDMI inputs, you've got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available today.
There's only one way to get closer to an artist's true intent--and that's to get as close as possible to exactly what the artist created. With this in mind, Pioneer ushers in an entirely new era of high definition stereophonic performance. From enjoying the very best 1080p high definition picture available to hearing every last nuance with award-winning audio capabilities, Pioneer's range of receivers offers nothing less than a miraculous performance at every level. And with an ever-increasing list of connectivity and integration options as well, these receivers will also guarantee to get you closer to the original experience than ever before.
The Pioneer VSX-520-K delivers amazing home theater performance in an elegant package at a surprising value. With connectivity options for all your latest high-definition home theater components, the VSX-520-K takes it a step further with support for the latest high-definition audio formats, and support for your portable devices via a front panel mini-jack input and compatibility with Bluetooth sources (using the optional AS-BT100 adapter, sold separately).
True-to-Life, High-Definition Audio and New Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Of course all the latest Pioneer receivers support high-definition audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio to give your Blu-ray Disc® movies a soundtrack that's true-to-life. But Pioneer adds an extra dimension with support for Dolby Pro Logic IIz across its entire 2010 line of receivers, which adds a "height" channel for an even more immersive experience.
All of these features come together in the VSX-520-K to deliver a powerful home theater experience at an incredible value.
Power
- Direct Energy
- 5.1
- 80
- 110
- 125
Handheld and Internet
- None
- No
Decoders & Formats
- Texas Instruments Aureus
- Y
- Y
- 2 Channel
Soundfield Calibration
- Y
Listening Modes
- Yes (Direct, Pure Direct)
- 8+1 Mode DPS
- Yes
Audio Features
- 2 Channel
- No
- 2 Channel
- 2 Channel
- 2 Channel
- Yes (9 Frame)
- No
- No
Video Processing
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
Connectivity
- 3 In / 1 Out
- Optional AS-BT200 or AS-BT100
- 2 In (Assignable)
- 4 In / 1 Out
- No
- No
- No
- 2 In / 1 Out
- 3 In
- 2.1 ch (SW, SB/FH)
- Mini
- 30 Preset AM / FM Tuner
Installation
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- System Remote
- 30, 60, 90 min.
- No
Construction
- Glossy Black
- 2
Warranty
Dimensions
- 16.55 x 6.23 x 13.71
- 19.62 lbs
Specifications and design subject to modification without notice.
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