Pioneer VSX-S520 Review and Specs

Pioneer's compact low-profile S520 AV receiver with six amplification channels can be the best option for building a home theater in a modern living room. With support for network interfaces, a set of current connectors and support for popular 3D / 4K video and audio formats, FLAC-HD, WAV, DSD technology guarantees the construction of an advanced multimedia system. See more Pioneer VSX-S520 specs in this Pioneer VSX-S520 review.

Pioneer VSX-S520 review

Features

The main feature of the receiver is to provide a 6-channel music scene with an output power of 80 watts at a resistance of 4 ohms. A high-quality class D amplifier with the support of the necessary decoders and automatic tuning technology MCACC is designed for high-quality ambient sounding of the room.

Design and build

With a light weight of 4 kg and a low-profile housing with a height of only 65 mm, the VSX-S520 AV receiver is practical to install. The device will easily fit on a rack under the equipment and will look harmoniously next to a thin player. Efficient low profile chassis is available to withstand vibration. On the front panel of the case there is a display, volume controls and source selection, USB port, headphone output and other elements for interacting with the receiver. Audio / video connectors are located on the back of the case. Different color options give the opportunity to choose the technique for the interior decoration of the room.

Connectivity

As a source for the VSX-S520 AV receiver, you can use a BD player, a media player and a CD player, as well as various online resources, since in addition to the FM tuner, the device supports Internet radio. Wireless modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay, Google Cast technology provide streaming audio playback from almost any source. Despite the lack of additional audio zones, FireConnect technology expands the possibilities of switching and transmitting sound to other rooms.

Setup

The incredibly cheap Pioneer VSX-S520 AV receiver has been rewarded with a very wide variety of modern settings, with which you can easily control the AV receiver through the Pioneer Remote mobile application compatible with iOS or Android.

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