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Pioneer SC-09TX “Susano” AV Receiver

Posted by Home Theater Audio Video On October - 25 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS
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The SC-09TX from Pioneer is the flagship A/V receiver in the Pioneer Elite line.   It sports a unique look and is the only Pioneer receiver that currently features a front LCD display.  Pioneer’s SC-09TX “Susano” receiver offers a robust feature set for both video and audio enthusiasts.

Pushed as the top of the Pioneer Elite receivers, the SC-09TX includes Qdeo video processing for all six of its HDMI inputs.  The receiver also has five component inputs, four for S-video, and eight for composite.  Video processing features include HDMI x.v. Color, a component video converter, and support for videos straight from an iPod.  Curiously, HDMI signals receive no video processing, and pass through unaltered.

The Pioneer SC-09TX is a 10 channel receiver and is able to be set in a variety of configurations, including standard 5.1 and 7.1 setups.  Each channel boasts a 200 watt output at 8 ohms.  Among the audio inputs are 4 coaxial digital ins, 4 optical digital ins, a 7.1 channel analog in, 12 stereo analog ins as well as support for iPods, Sirius radio and XM radio.

The SC-09TX supports all current high definition audio formats including THX Ultra 2 Plus, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and features sound tuning by Air Studios sound engineers. The built in Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system allows for a quick and simple way to adjust the receiver to fit a room, and is able to be used in a basic mode, or an advanced mode for more experienced users.

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The addition of a LCD screen to the Pioneer Susano receiver makes navigating set up menus more pleasant, but a standard LED display is much less distracting and simple to read from across a room.  The LCD screen is also able to display the programming that the receiver is set to send to a television, but unfortunately will not display any of the HDMI inputs.

The Pioneer SC-09TX “Susano” A/V receiver is available now and can be found for prices ranging from $4,000 and $5,000.


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Onkyo TX-NR5007 AV Receiver

Posted by Home Theater Audio Video On October - 25 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

The TX-NR5007 is the flagship model in Onkyo’s current receiver line, also known as the “Double-0” series.  onkyo-av-receiver-NR5007

The features 9.2 channel output allows for customizability in home theater setups.  While a 9.2 speaker setup is possible, it’s more likely than not that user will have a 5.1 or 7.1 setup, in which case the extra channels can be assigned to double up on existing channels, giving more power to the main speakers.

The Onkyo NR5007 handles every high definition audio format currently in use, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High Resolution audio.  The NR5007 features a great deal of options for audio optimization, among them being THX Loudness Plus, MultEQXT and Dynamic Volume from Audyssey and is the first Onkyo receiver to offer Dolby Volume.

Three TI Aureus DSP chips are employed to handle audio processing in the THX Ultra2plus certified NR5007, and 32-bit Burr Brown PCM1975 DACs handle analog conversion.

Video processing for signals coming in through the eight HDMI inputs – and upscaling to 1080p/24 of signals that come in through the glut of other available connection options – is handled by the HQV Reon-VX chipset.  Video can be tweaked further through ISF Certified Calibration Controls, which allow day, night, and custom modes for each input.

The NR5007 is of course focused on sound and picture quality, but the addition of network and internet streaming options can’t be overlooked.


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The Onkyo TX-NR5007 receiver has a strong lineup for streaming media.  Hooking the receiver in to a home network via an Ethernet cord allows users to stream music from providers like Pandora and Rhapsody, as well as directly from their PC in a variety of formats including MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC.

Adding to the utility of the TX-NR5007, Onkyo’s flagship receiver is Sirius radio ready, and features a universal port for iPods and iPhones, which not only streams audio and upscales video to 1080p, but grants an on screen display and allows the device to be controlled remotely.

Decoders: DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, THX Cinema, DTS Express, DTS decoder, THX Ultra 2, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD High Resolution, THX Surround EX decoder

Amplifier Output: 145 Watt – 8 Ohm – THD 0.05 % – 9 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 175 Watt – 8 Ohm – THD 0.7 % – 9 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 185 Watt – 6 Ohm – THD 0.1 % – 9 channel(s) ( Surround )

Other Features: iPod ready, Bi-Amplifying, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Multi-room audio output, XM satellite radio ready, THX Ultra2 Plus certified, Sirius satellite radio ready, Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC), Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

Approximate Size:
17.1″W x 18.3″D x 7.8″H

Weight: 55.1 lbs.

Source : avrev.com



Popularity: 15% [?]

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