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The Pioneer VSX-518-K is a 5 channel A/V receiver that features a high power PHAT amplifier with 120W of power per channel. The VSX-518-K features Freescale 180MIPS processing DSP and also several other audio processing technologies such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro-Logic II, and DTS 96/24. The receiver is also equiped with a front mini jack for a portable audio player connection input, 3 Component video inputs, 3 digital inputs, 5.1 multi-channel inputs and an audio tuner with video input and large speaker terminals for your convenience.
MSRP $199.00
Release date June, 2008
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Features
- Multichannel Power: 120W x 5
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- Dolby Pro-Logic II
- DTS 96/24
- WMA9 Pro
- Television Format: NTSC
- Component Input: 3
- Digital Coaxial Input: 1
- Digital Optical Input: 1
- Digital Optical Output: 1
- Unit Dimensions:
- Height: 16-9/16"
- Width: 6-1/4"
- Depth: 13-7/8"
- Unit Weight: 17 lbs 9 oz
- Release Date: April 2008
- Price: $199
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MSRP $200.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Great value receiver - component switching, surround sound
- Performs component video switching
Cons
- Obscure menu interface
- Only two binding post connectors - the rest are spring-clip
- HDMI connections are for Video ONLY
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The Onkyo TX-SR304 is the entry model of Onkyo's lineup of A/V receivers. It is a value-priced receiver supporting 5.1 surround sound with 65 Watts / channel. It can do component video switching with its, 3 component video inputs. However, it lacks and HDMI connectivity as found in the other models in the lineup....
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Pros
- Decent power rating for the price point
- Inexpensive price point
- 3 x component video inputs
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals for front speakers
- Front 1/8" auxiliary input for connecting portable audio player
Cons
- No HDMI
- No second zone
- Only 5.1
- No video transcoding
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VSX, 518, K, VSX518, 518K, VSX518K
