Pioneer Elite Reference Receivers Bring Multichannel Sound For Music And Movies

11-Jul-01

Pioneer today announced plans to introduce two reference receivers under its Pioneer Elite brand (VSX-49TX and VSX-47TX). The VSX-49TX and VSX-47TX will provide consumers the latest in digital processing and multichannel audio reproduction. Features for these new receivers include: - DolbyÆ Digital Surround EXô and DTSÆ-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1-channel decoding - THXÆ Ultra processing and certification - New ""Direct Energy"" Super MOSFETÆ circuit - RS-232 for custom control applications - Complete video conversion (VSX-49TX) - DVD-Audio-ready with eight channel input - Pioneer original all channel 192 kHz/24-bit DACs (VSX-49TX) - Multichannel acoustic calibration system - Dual Analog DevicesÆ SHARC and MotorolaÆ DSP engines (VSX-49TX) ""With the incredible growth of audio technology and the phenomenal household penetration of DVD, there is a need and benefit for consumers to upgrade to a receiver that has the processing power to work at optimal levels with current and future technology,"" said Matthew Dever, Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning, Pioneer Home Entertainment. ""We developed the VSX-49TX and VSX-47TX with the understanding that multichannel sound is not just for movies any longer."" Both models feature Pioneer's exclusive seven-channel ""Direct Energy"" Super MOSFET circuit, which provides 160 watts of equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular soundfield. All seven amplifiers are of discrete configuration for low distortion, and are capable of handling any surround format. The VSX-49TX and VSX-47TX also provide a multichannel acoustic calibration system for optimum acoustic accuracy in multichannel sound reproduction. The calibration system works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of the listening area and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can ""color"" the original source material. The VSX-49TX and VSX-47TX have incorporated (SHARC and Motorola) DSP engines, typically found only in professional A/V equipment, to process the various theatre and music features within each unit. Pioneer has taken these devices and utilized the power once provided for the professional, and put it to work for the consumer, achieving unparalleled speed and efficiency enhancing multichannel decoding and processing. Finally, a four-chamber copper shielded chassis construction and huge storage capacitors in the VSX-49TX and VSX-47TX will satisfy the audiophile in the family. The VSX-49TX comes with a large LCD touch-pad learning remote, and the VSX-47TX is equipped with an LCD preset/learning remote, making operation seamless. Both the VSX-49TX and the VSX-47TX will be available this fall. Pricing will be announced at that time. For more information about Pioneer Corporation, visit www.pioneerelectronics.com.

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