This receiver is Pioneer's homage to Apple, with full AirPlay support and apps that are ahead of the rest

A sexy, feature-packed AVR from Pioneer with sizzling sound

Pioneer has succeeded in adding extra magic to the latest receiver from its award-winning series

Has Pioneer climbed aboard the gimmick wagon with its App-controlled receiver?

This new AV receiver rekindles our relationship with Pioneer's digital AVR technology

Pioneer's high-contrast Kuro Plasma TVs, have been grabbing all the technology headlines of late, but while the PDP division has been discovering new shades of black, the less-celebrated audio team has developed a thumping new line-up of AV receivers

Take Pioneer's VSX-AX4ASi, strip off a few inputs, lose the second zone remote and shave £150 off the price - and what have you got? Yup, the new VSX-AX2AS. Blink and you'll miss the differences, both inside and out

The Pioneer VSX-1016V looks identical to its more costly sibling the VSX-2016AV, and at first glance the specification looks similar too. It's a step down model, but THX Select2 and THX Surround EX certification are emblazoned on the front panel

With its impressive specs, the Pioneer VSX-2016AV easily justifies its price. It has HDMI in/outs along with useful touches like a custom iPod input with connection lead, a front panel USB input and a second zone for extra rear channels