Pioneer VSX-518-K

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.

Pioneer VSX-518
MSRP$199.00
Release date June, 2008
BrandPioneer
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Pros:
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Decent power rating for the price point
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Inexpensive price point
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3 x component video inputs
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5-way binding post speaker terminals for front speakers
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Front 1/8" auxiliary input for connecting portable audio player
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No HDMI
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No second zone
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Only 5.1
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No video transcoding
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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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August 14, 2008
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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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Erik prefers Pioneer VSX-518-K over Onkyo TX-SR304, Yamaha RX-V361
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This product is also known as:

VSX, 518, K, VSX518, 518K, VSX518K