Pioneer is expanding its CES lineup with four new audio-video receivers, one of which supports the new high-definition audio codecs found in Blu-ray and HD DVD. The VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K, and VSX-1018TXH-K A/V receivers all feature Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration with an included microphone for tweaking acoustics in the room, three 1080p-capable component inputs, and Auto Level Control for equalizing volume between sources. The VSX-518-K, 818V, and 918V all feature P.H.A.T (Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology) power sources and support for WMA9 Pro over 5.1 channels, with the 518 dropping support for XM and Sirius satellite, iPod, and HDMI inputs. The big news is the VSX-1018TXH-K, with its support for 130 watts over 7.1 channels using a Direct Energy power supply, HDMI upscaling to 1080p, six digital inputs, and support for the lossy Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution, and lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs. The VSX-518-K is priced at $199, the VSX-818V-K at $249, the VSX-918V-K at $349, all releasing in April, and the VSX-1018TXH-K will come to market in June for $599.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Charles @ Jan 6th 2008 4:43PM
That's a great price for the VSX-1018TXH-K. Let's see what Onkyo has to counter this...
RockinOscar @ Jan 6th 2008 4:43PM
any pictures coming soon? i would like to see the backs of these receivers.
Galley @ Jan 6th 2008 8:25PM
I'm sure they will be full of analog inputs. All I need is about six HDMI ports, and a few optical inputs.
Fargus @ Jan 6th 2008 5:06PM
I agree, the VSX-1018TXH-K sounds promising. I was expecting the price to be closer to 1000 after reading all of the features!
Sean @ Jan 6th 2008 5:07PM
Great price for the 1018.
kcmurphy88 @ Jan 6th 2008 5:41PM
Great to see the prices come down from the $1500 mark. What will Denon be offering at $1000 when Pioneer is at $600?
Michael @ Jan 7th 2008 7:27AM
Every single (non-Elite) A/V receiver Pioneer has made to this point only supports HDMI video only pass through. Audio had always had to come through a separate Toslink cable. From the sound of it, Pioneer has finally come to their senses and is at least adding HDMI audio to its top end receiver. This should make them much more attractive to the mid-fi crowd who choose not to drop $1K+ on their A/V Elite line. I've been looking at a 1017 for quite a while now, looks like I've got a reprieve on upgrading now until at least June when the 1018 comes out. Sweet.
Serious7 @ Jan 8th 2008 2:13AM
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