Reviews of the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS
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CNET Review
The Good: Pioneer's high-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver is tightly packed with a full range of top-notch features, including a Faroudja HD scaler that converts all analog video inputs to your choice of 480p, 720p, or 1080i resolutions over the receiver's HDMI output. It offers three 1080p-capable HDMI inputs and highly accurate autosetup. The THX Select2 certified receiver is also XM-ready and--with the included connecting cable--offers iPod compatibility.
The Bad: Densely packed menus will intimidate novices. Analog-to-digital video conversion has some issues which may bother discriminating videophiles.
The Bottom Line: With an extensive feature package, rock-solid build quality, and awesome sound, the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS is a worthy combination of everything we expect in a high-end A/V receiver.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 31916 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Multiple high-definition audio and video sources. One impressive Elite receiver to control - and optimize - them all. Enhance your complete home entertainment experience, through this...
Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
Part number: VSX-82TXS
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 16.5 in
- Depth 18.3 in
- Height 7.4 in
- Weight 35.1 lbs
- Enclosure Material Aluminum
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Surround Sound Effects Advanced Surround, Virtual Surround Mode
- Equalizer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Virtual Surround Sound Modes Virtual Surround Back
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Output Power / Total 910 Watt
- Input Impedance 8 Ohm
- Amplifier Output Details 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.09 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Dot-matrix
- Additional Features Loudness, Midnight Mode, On-screen display, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC)
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer band qty 9 bands
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.1%
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Learning, LCD display, Programmable, Macro function
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF input - Front, 6 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 4 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Phono input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 4 x SPDIF input - Rear, 2 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 1 x XM antenna - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 7 x Surround speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Trigger - Rear, 1 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x IPod docking - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Outlets 1 AC outlet
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years
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