Pioneer VSX-517-K/S
Specs
Power
Power Amplifier Design Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design
Surround Power 550 Watts - 110 watts x 5 (8 ohms, 1 kHz. .9% THD)
Stereo Power 220 Watts - 110 watts x 2 (8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.7% THD)
Digital Decoding & Processing
Digital Engine Freescale 180MIPS Processing DSP
Dolby(R) Digital 5.1
DTS(R) 5.1
DTS 96/24
Pro-Logic II
WMA9 Pro
Front Stage Surround
5 / 6 / 7 Channel Stereo 5
Virtual Surround Back
Mid-night Listening
Dialogue Enhancement
Loudness
Basic Phase Control
Sound Retriever
Digital Analog Conversion (DAC) 192kHz / 24-Bit
Connectivity
Audio (Tuner Included) / Video Input 3A / 3AV
Audio/Video Output 1A / 1AV / 1V
Digital Inputs 3 (2 Coaxical, 1 Optical)
Optical In 1
Coaxial In 2
Multi-Channel Input 5.1
Preamp Output Sub
Composite Video Input/Output 3
Component Video Input/Output 3 / 1
Headphone Output Yes
Front A/V Inputs No
AC Outlet No
Banana Speaker Terminal Yes
SR Control Yes
Speaker A/B No
Conveniences
FL Dimmer
On-Screen Display No
Sleep Timer Yes
Remote Type System
Dimensions
Dimensions (inches) 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 (WxHxD)
Weight 19 lbx. 13 oz.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

by Dan on November 8, 2009:
“After my 6 year old Sony receiver died on me I connected the Pioneer to my existing speakers and sub woofer. The sound difference is amazing. Crisp sound and bass, and the whole system is much easier to use than my previous Sony. I hope to keep this system...” More...