Pioneer VSX-59TXi A/V Receiver

Pioneer Updated: 2008-07-16 RSS
Pioneer VSX-59TXi A/V Receiver

Our flagship VSX-59TXi is the world's first A/V Receiver to offer playback capability of Windows Media® Audio 9- Professional encoded media making multi-channel streaming, recorded, and even packaged PC audio in the living room, on the “big system”, a reality today! Dual i.Link™ digital interfaces provide easy “firewire” connectivity of multi-channel DVD-A, SACD, as well as other multi-channel digital audio signal transmissions between a DVD player and the receiver. The benefit: unmatched multi-channel audio processing, using ONE wire. The VSX-59TXi meets LucasFilm's THX -Ultra2 requirements for audio playback of all multi-channel movie and music formats including DVD-Audio and SACD; as well as processing of all wide-bandwidth video signals (like High Definition TV) with no picture degradation. For easy, accurate system setup, an advanced version of our Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC) identifies and evaluates each speakers frequency response; in time, distance, and volume levels for your specific room's environment and calibrates all channel output creating the most accurate 3-Dimensional multi-channel audio sound experience available anywhere. Advanced MCACC even provides PC connectivity so that graphic representations of your room's unique acoustic signature can be seen visually so you can see where the most calibration should be applied. The VSX-59TXi includes a new state-of-the-art LCD re-chargeable touch-panel remote control and the Elite two-year warranty.

Power
Amplifier Design: A.D.E. MOS FET
Surround Power: 160W x 7 (20 - 20 kHz @ 6 ohm, 0.09% THD)
Stereo Power: 160W x 2 (20 - 20 kHz @ 6 ohm, 0.09% THD)
Audio Processing
Digital Engine: Dual SHARC Melody Ultra + Motorola 48 Bit
Air Studios TMTuning: Yes
Room Calibration: Y
Advanced Surround Modes: Y
Dolby(R) Digital EX: Yes
DTS-ES: Yes
Dolby(R) Digital 5.1: Yes
DTS(R) 5.1: Yes
DTS NEO: 6: Yes
Dolby Pro-Logic IIx: Yes
WMA-9 Pro Decoder: Yes
Virtual Surround Back: Yes
Midnight Listening: Yes
Loudness: Yes
Analog to Digital Conversion: 192/24
Digital Analog Conversion (DAC): 192KHz 24Bit Multi-Bit (PCM1704)

Convenience
On-Screen Display: Yes-All
Remote: Slim LCD Touch Panel
Multi Operation: Yes

Connectivity
Component Video Input: 3
Component Video Outputs: 1
S-Video Input: 7 (1 front in)
S-Video Outputs: 5
Composite A/V Input: 7
Composite A/V Output: 4
i-Link™: Yes
USB Input: Yes
Analog Audio Inputs: 12
Analog Audio Outputs: 5
Digital Inputs: 7
Digital Outputs: 2
Multi-Channel Input: 8 Channel
Audio Pre-Output: 8 Channel
Headphone Output: Yes
Multi-Room and Source Output: 1 A/V
12 Volt Trigger (Device Assignable): Yes
Front A/V Inputs: Yes
RS-232C: Yes
AC Outlet: Yes