We've checked out the deets on two of
Pioneer's new A/V receivers in their
Elite range, the VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH and now they are finally shipping. As you'd expect from the Elite moniker, these units are pretty packed with goodies. They're both THX approved, 7.1 channel receivers rated at 130 and 140 Watts per channel, respectively. These are fully HD-ready by any sensible
definition of "HD". For your eyes, they can pass 1080p, 24Hz video along their four
HDMI 1.3a ports. Upscaling of analog video is handled by a
Faroudja DCDi chip for all your digitally-deficient components. For your ears, these receivers handle
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master Audio audio signals. If you can't get enough
THX goodness in your theater, these units also have Neural-THX Surround, the latest in audio trickery to get your ears to suspend disbelief. There's the usual gaggle of inputs on these units, on top of which Pioneer has added
iPod,
XM and
Sirius device support.
[Thanks, Mark]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Matt Baron @ Aug 20th 2007 10:48AM
That is exactly what I need, but unfortunately twice the price :).
There is a small typo in the article:
"Elite range, the VSX-92TXH and VSX-92TXH"
Strange that Pioneer would release two models with the same name.
Rene @ Aug 20th 2007 10:53AM
How much are these suckers? I'm about to bite on the Onkyo 805 which has similar specs for a very nice price, but would like to consider these as well, as long as they are within my measly budget.
Xyzzy @ Aug 20th 2007 12:24PM
I have the 74, and it rocks. Four HDMI ports would be nice -- I only have two -- but I don't need it quote yet.
Kevin Murphy @ Aug 20th 2007 12:32PM
Ummmm ... link?
Ben @ Aug 20th 2007 1:59PM
vsx92 1299.99
vsx94 1599.99
simbadogg @ Aug 20th 2007 4:30PM
Continuing to make great stuff
Michael @ Aug 21st 2007 12:01AM
Gotta agree with Xyzzy here, once you drink the Elite Kool-Aid, you'll never look back. Once I bought my 60" Elite HD set, I couldn't stand not having as much Elite branded equipment possible. I'm currently shopping for a new Elite plasma for our bedroom as a result.
The best part about this is, my wife is just as hooked on the brand as I am. When the difference is as obvious and Pioneer makes it, it's not that difficult to convince your spouse that it's a necessity, not a luxury!
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