Pioneer VSX-819H

Pioneer's new line of A/V receivers is specifically designed to read the content directly off the iPod units and decode the audio using integrated digital-to-analog converters; meaning no more grainy analog sound like most music listeners are so used to. The VSX-819H will also include additional features such as 3 HDMI ports (2 in/ 1 out), 3 Digital Inputs (1 coax/ 2 optical), full color jacket graphics output support for the iPod media content, a glowing remote control, and 5.1 channel analog audio. When compared to the top-of-the-line series model VSX-1019AH, the VSX-819H features one less HDMI input, one less digital audio input, and, most notably, no integrated Faroudja 1080p upscaling video chipset.

Features

• 5.1 channel a/v reciever
• Power: 110 Watts x 5
• Decodes of high-definition audio (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA)
• iPod digital USB connection support; with analog to digital audio upconversion
• Deep Color
• X.V. Color
• Lip Sync
• Phase Control
• Dolby True-HD / DTS-HD Master Audio
• Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC)
• Front mini portable input
• Sirius Satellite Radio with on-screen display
• Component video inputs (2 in/ 1 out)
• Audio Inputs with tuner (4 in/ 1 out)
• Audio/Video inputs (3 in/ 1 out)
• 3 HDMI ports (3 in/1 out)
• 3 Digital Inputs (1 coax/ 2 optical)
• Blu-ray Disc Ready with 5.1 channel inputs including subwoofer pre-out
• Multi-Zone Audio Pre-Out
• New System Remote Control
• Date/Pricing: April 2009 / $300