Pioneer VSX-821-K

The VSX-821K is the first model in the new range to offer iPod/iPhone/iPad compatibility via its front USB port with a 100% digital connection. In addition to providing quality transfer and music decoding by the amplifier, it also allows you to control your iPad while recharging it. Audio streaming of files stored on USB media is also possible or even more simply via Bluetooth (optional AS-BT200 adapter). The new High Definition formats are of course supported via the HDMI interface compatible with 3D/ARC, and the decoding of HD audio formats.

Committed to offering the best in terms of playback, the VSX-821K relies on various proprietary technologies such as its renowned acoustic calibration system, MCACC, and Sound Retriever which breathes new life into compressed music formats.

• Output power: 5 channels, 130 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1% THD)

Measurements

• Frequency response: 5 Hz-100 kHz (+0/- 3 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 98 dB
• Speakers A/B
• Discrete Amplification

Decoding

• Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital EX
• Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pro Logic II
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz
• Dolby True HD
• DTS / DTS-ES / DTS Neo: 6
• DTS 96/24 / DTS-Express
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• DTS Master Audio
• Surround Modes: 9 + 1
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Entertainment Show
  • Advanced Game, Sports
  • Classical
  • Rock / Pop
  • Unplugged
  • Extended Stereo Phones Surround

Audio

• D/A Converter 192 kHz/24 bit
• A/D Converter 96 kHz/24 bit
• Auto Level Control (2 ch.)
• Advanced Sound Retriever (2 ch.)
• Sound Retriever AIR
• Front Stage Surround Advance (virtual rear channels)
• Auto Surround Mode
• Tone Control (Bass / Treble)
• Dynamic Range Control
• Midnight Mode
• Loudness Mode
• Sound Delay (Lip Sync)
• Stream Direct
• Symmetric Eq

MCACC

• Microphone included
• 5-band frequency correction
• Phase Control

Multimedia

• Works with iPod / iPhone / iPad
• Digital connection via USB
• Compatibility
  • iPod 5th gen. and later, Nano
  • iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4
  • iPad, iPad 2
• Audio and video file playback
• Device charging
• Control: via remote / direct
• Audio streaming via USB (MP3/WMA/AAC)
• Bluetooth Ready via optional AS-BT200 adapter

Connectivity

• HDMI 3D/ARC 4 inputs / 1 output
• 5 inputs / 1 output Composite
• 2 Component inputs (assignable) / 1 output
• 1 coaxial digital audio input
• 2 optical digital audio inputs (assignable)
• 1 Bluetooth adapter port AS-BT200 / AS-BT100
• 1 USB 2.0 port
• 1 3.5mm jack input on front
• 1 headphone output
• Pre-amplified Subwoofer output

Tuner

• FM RDS
• 30 preset stations

General

• Power Consumption
  • In operation: 415W
  • In standby: 0.45W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 168 x 363 mm
• Weight: 9.2 kg