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Pioneer VSX-LX50 review

We found much to like in this sleekly-styled Pioneer AV receiver

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2007-11-21November 21st 2007

Price at launch £800.00
MPN VSXLX50
Additional Information Tape loop: 2 video, 1 audio / No video upscaling / No phono input stage support
Description AV Receiver
Dimensions 420 x173 x 465
Features 7.1 Multichannel input / 7.1 Pre-amp input / Subwoofer output / Headphone output / iPod connectivity / USB music playback / Advanced MCACC / LCD handset with TV control / Video processing adjustments
Weight (kg) 15.3
Audio Input Details 1 CD Audio inputFM/AM with RDS, 30 presets
Audio Output 150W per channel (1kHz, DIN, 6 ohms)
No of Component Inputs 3
No of Component Outputs 1
No of Composite Inputs 4
No of Composite Outputs 2
No of Digital Coaxial Inputs 2
No of Digital Optical Audio Inputs 3
No of Digital Optical Audio Outputs 1
No of HDMI Inputs 2
No of HDMI Outputs 1
No of S-video Inputs 4
No of S-video Outputs 2
Sound Output Modes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital-Ex, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-ES 6.1, DTS-HD, DTS 96/24
Tuner Details FM/AM with RDS, 30 presets
HDMI Ports 3

Product Summary

VSX-LX50

Price at launch

£800.00

For

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Big sound

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Sensible switching

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Wide variety of decoding formats

Against

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Only two HDMI inputs

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Intimidating remote control

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