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Pioneer Elite SC-27
$1,699.00
Released July, 2009
The Pros:Rich and warm sound, envelops the listener. Excellent clarity and detailing, brings out the subtle details well. Relatively easy to use once set up.
The Cons:Setup is a bit of a process, need to set aside a considerable amount of time to handle everything. Not all inputs can be diverted to zones 2 or 3.
The Pioneer Elite SC-27 is the second of four high-tech A/V receivers in Pioneer’s Elite series. It utilizes an exclusive Direct Energy HD amplifier with ICEPower Class-D technology AND high-powered video-processing to accurately reproduce any and all modern video/audio formats: Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES, etc (see below).
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As an upgrade from the SC-25, it hosts a professional-grade Burr-Brown Sampling Rate Converter that effectively scales all analog/digital signals to 192kHz/24-Bit resolution. Note also the Elite SC-27 functions not only as a 1080p upconverter, but it also handles all HDMI signals (including 48-Bit Deep Color x.v.) AND includes network & USB connectivity, allowing it to receive signals from iPods, iPhones, SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio, and of course, a PC. Added to that it’s multi-zone ability and it is without a doubt one of the most sophisticated A/V receivers available on the market.
Additional Information
The Pioneer SC-25, SC-25, VSX-21TXH, and VSX-23TXH are part of Pioneer’s Elite lineup, released in the latter portion of 2009.
Features
- Air Studio Monitor Certification
- Pioneer Elite A/V Receiver
- 7.1-Channel
- Works with iPhone/iPod
- Direct Energy HD Amplifeir
- ICEPower Class-D Technology
- Burr-Brown Sampling Rate Converter
- 3-Zone A/V
- Dual Parallel HDMI Outputs
- Graphical User Interface
- Networking Capabilities
- Learning Remote
- HDMI® Ver. 1.3a
- HDMI® 48-Bit Deep Color and x.v.
- 3-D Space Frame Construction
- 1080p Upscaling
- PureCinema I/P Conversion
Supported Dolby/DTS Formats
- Dolby True HD
- Dolby Digital Plus
- Dolby Pro-Logic IIx
- Dolby Digital EX
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- DTS-ES
- DTS 96/24
- DTS 5.1
- DTS NEO: 6
- DTS Express
Connectivity
- HDMI In (5)
- HDMI Out (2)
- Component Video In (3)
- Component Video Out (1)
- S-Video In (5)
- S-Video Out (1)
- Composite A/V In (5)
- Composite A/V Out (1)
- iPhone/iPod USB In (1)
- USB Memory In
- Ethernet In
- XM Satellite Ready
- SIRIUS Satellite Ready
- Analog Audio In (4)
- Analog Audio Out (1)
- Phono In
- Digital In (4 Optical, 3 Coaxial)
- Digital Out (2 Optical)
- Multi-Channel In (7.1)
- Audio Pre-Out (7.1)
- Headphone Out
- Multi-Room/Source Out (3-Zones)
- Zone 2 Analog Out
- Zone 3 Analog Out
- Zone 2 Video Out
- Zone 3 Video Out
- 12 Volt Trigger (2)
- Front A/V In
- RS-232C
- IR In/Out
User Reviews (2)
Pros & Cons
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rich and warm sound, envelops the listener
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excellent clarity and detailing, brings out the subtle details well
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relatively easy to use once set up
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heavy, solid construction to handle being pushed hard for years
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manual covers all of the functions in detail
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massive power output, enough for any room in the home
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setup is a bit of a process, need to set aside a considerable amount of time to handle everything
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not all inputs can be diverted to zones 2 or 3
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