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The Pioneer Elite SC-25 is the first of four high-tech A/V receivers in Pioneer’s Elite series. It features Pioneer’s exclusive Direct Energy HD amplifier with ICEPower Class-D technology, built to duplicate high-quality Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD Master audio from the popular new Blu-Ray Disc format. It is an upscale HD-Video signal processor, as it handles HDMI 48-Bit Deep Color x.v. colors, as well as 1080p upscaling, PureCinema I/P conversation, and iPhone/iPod (YouTube library, pictures, music). The SC-25 is also expandable, in that it can stream audio/video content from a home network, as well as process subscription-signals from SIRUS and XM Satellite Radio.
MSRP $1,299.00
Release date July, 2009
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The Pioneer SC-25, SC-27, VSX-21TXH, and VSX-23TXH are part of Pioneer’s Elite lineup, released in the latter portion of 2009. They all feature Pioneer’s exclusive Direct Energy HD amplifier with ICEPower Class-D technology.
Features
- Pioneer Elite A/V Receiver
- 7.1-Channel (140W per)
- Works with iPhone/iPod
- Direct Energy HD Amplifeir
- ICEPower Class-D Technology
- 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
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, 2 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
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Pioneer Elite SC-25 | Standard
• Pioneer SC25 / SC-25 / SC-25 Elite 7.1 Channels A/V THX Receiver
• Pioneer SC-25 Elite Receiver
UPC: 012562957456
EAN: 012562957456
MPN: SC-25
Competitors
MSRP $999.95
Released July, 2009
Pros
- HDMI upconversion to 1080p
- quality Burr-Brown DAC for each channel
- 7.1 analog inputs, 7.2 analog outputs
Cons
- quite expensive
- iPod support is not standard
- nearly 2 pounds lighter than the previous generation
Pioneer Elite SC-25
vs.
Yamaha RX-V1065
MSRP $1,499.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- elegant aesthetic
- highly customizable - ideal for the tweaker / technophile
- easy to use / logical graphical menu
Cons
- poor manual
- too expensive for the majority of consumers
- cheap / crappy remote
Pioneer Elite SC-25
vs.
Denon AVR-3310CI
MSRP $999.95
Released July, 2009
The Yamaha HTR-6280 is a 7.2 channel digital home theater system that falls at the top of Yamaha's HTR line of AV receivers. This receiver has superior performance for HD audio and video enjoyment with 4 HDMI inputs and 1080p video upscaling to the HDMI output. It supports HD radio, the only digital broadcast...
Pioneer Elite SC-25
vs.
Yamaha HTR-6280
MSRP $1,499.00
Released May, 2009
The Denon AVR-990 is an advanced 7.1 channel A/V home theater/multimedia receiver that falls in the middle of those offered by Denon. This receiver offers dual-zone/dual-source capabilities and features networking capabilities letting you stream audio and video from your home PC, lets you choose from over 7,500 internet radio stations and also connects you...
Pioneer Elite SC-25
vs.
Denon AVR-990
Reviews
September 15, 2009
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Pros
- Digital (Class D) amplification - lightweight, efficient and cool running
- quality Burr-Brown ADCs and Wolfson DACs
- 7.1 channels with powerful 140w amplification (per channel)
- iPhone support (as opposed to just iPod support)
- detachable power cord
- attractive aesthetic
- cheaper than originally anticipated
- multi room/source capability
Cons
- very similar to previous generations
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September 15, 2009
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Pros
- Digital (Class D) amplification - lightweight, efficient and cool running
- quality Burr-Brown ADCs and Wolfson DACs
- 7.1 channels with powerful 140w amplification (per channel)
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October 13, 2009
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Pros
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Cons
- lacks THX Ultra2 Plus certification
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