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Pioneer Elite SC-37
$2,200.00
Released June, 2010
The Pros:Sounds good - produces warm tones with presence. Remote control - nice layout and feels good in the hand. Top-notch DVD video scaling - uses the Marvell processor.
The Cons:Takes a couple hundred hours to break in. Expensive - comes with a lot of extra features some users might not need. Bluetooth supported only with the purchase of an external adapter.
The Pioneer Elite SC-37 is a top home theater audio and video receiver for high definition enthusiasts. The external hardware is the same as the Pioneer Elite SC-35, the only exception being the addition of a third Digital Coaxial input.
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Internally, however, new networking entertainment services have been added including a connection to Rhapsody, SIRIUS Internet Radio, and online firmware updates. There are a full 6 HDMI inputs that observe the v1.4a standard for 3D audio and video, and 2 HDMI outputs for other high definition devices. 140 watts of power is sent to 7 audio channels, and Direct Energy HD Amplification is used for distortion-free signal processing. Video output goes to 1080p at 24fps, and can be automatically scaled up to this standard even from an analog signal. Full iPhone control can be run through the graphic user interface, and additional media can be connected via a USB port. Bluetooth enabled wireless devices can also connect to the receiver.
Features
- 1080p / 24fps output
- 7.1-Channel 3D Ready Elite A/V Receiver
- Made for iPhone Certified & Available iControlAV App
- 140 Watts x 7 Direct Energy HD Amplification Developed with ICEpower
- AIR Studios Monitor Certified
- HDMI (V.1.4a with 3D & Audio Return Channel) 6 Inputs (Including 1 Front Input) / 2 Outputs
- Marvell Video Scaler
- THX Select2 Plus Processing & Certification
- Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC)
- 3 Zone Multi-zone and Source (Audio & Video)
- USB keyboard support
- PC Browser Control
- Ethernet Input for Internet Radio (24 Presets)
- Bluetooth Ready
- Networking Entertainment: vTuner, DLNA 1.5, FLAC Decoder, Rhapsody, SIRIUS Internet Radio, Internet Radio, Firmware updates available through network
- HDMI (6 Inputs / 2 Outputs Including Front HDMI Input), Digital Coaxial (3 Inputs), Digital Optical (4 Inputs / 2 Output), Audio In / Out (3 Inputs / 1 Output), A/V Composite (4 Inputs / 1 Output) Including 1 Front Input, Component Video (3 Inputs – Assignable / 1 Output), SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready, XM Satellite Radio Ready
User Reviews (9)
Pros & Cons
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sounds good - produces warm tones with presence
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remote control - nice layout and feels good in the hand
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1
top-notch DVD video scaling - uses the Marvell processor
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lots of modern features - includes an iPhone app, Internet apps, USB keyboard support etc.
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future proof - supports HDMI 1.4a for 3D technology
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takes a couple hundred hours to break in
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expensive - comes with a lot of extra features some users might not need
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Bluetooth supported only with the purchase of an external adapter
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