The Official Pioneer Elite 21/23/25/27 Receivers Thread

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This thread is geared to the owners and interested members of the 2009 line of Pioneer Elite receivers. Please post any questions comments or thoughts you have.

Pioneer Elite SC-27

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU.../ci.SC-27.Kuro

Pioneer Elite SC-25

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU.../ci.SC-25.Kuro

Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...VSX-23TXH.Kuro

Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...VSX-21TXH.Kuro



reviews:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS1...009 BW20090701
http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/01/pi...ite-receivers/
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/r...sx-21txh-23txh
http://www.gizmag.com/pioneer-elite-receiver/12152/
http://www.homeaudiogeek.com/news/pi...-receivers.htm
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-av...-receiver.html

All models have Anchor Bay VRS scaling
http://hd.engadget.com/2009/09/28/pi...vsx-21txh-and/


THX Statement regarding the new Elite receivers:
"With this latest line of A/V receivers, Pioneer is the first and only consumer electronics manufacturer to reach THX Select2 and Ultra2 Plus certification requirements using a Class D amplifier solution. Integrating Class D amplification into a THX Certified A/V receiver is no simple task. Our testing requirements are incredibly strict for noise, distortion, frequency response and output. Pioneer has done a remarkable job of blending this new technology with the raw power and performance needed to accurately present cinematic soundtracks in the home.”

Warren Mansfield, Director of Consumer Technology at THX

Current threads involving the new 2009 Elite receivers:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=elite
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=110428
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=elite
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1159872

Some key differences between models:

The 23 also has Multi-channel PQLS for audio while the 21 has 2-channel. Then the 23 as you mention has the extra HDMI input, but it also has a second HDMI output that the 21 does not have. This can be very handy to have for future use. The 23 also has 3 zones for multi-room use and GUI in support of your display. These really are the only differences between the 21 and 23.

Now, the 25 is obviously a bigger step up based on price tag, but there is a reason why. First, the 25 has the ICE amps, which really make these things sing. These amps are very efficient and do add just that much more clarity to your sound IMO. You are also getting 30 extra watts per channel, and with Pioneers, they are usualy very close with their specs to true performance, so an extra 30 watts is nothing to sneeze at. The 25 offers Full Band phase control that the other 2 do not. The 25 also offers LPCM, WAV, MP3, AAC and FLAC audio formats, plus streaming internet radio, sirius via internet and is firmware updatable. There is an extra component video input and S-video Input if this matters (probably not.) There is also an extra Composite A/V Input as well. Lastly, the 25 has one more digital input (4optical and 2 coaxial) and and extra optical output over the other 2 models. The 25 is about an inch taller and deeper, plus weighs about 3 lbs more than the 23 and about 4 lbs more than the 21 if size is an issue.

Issues Regarding Powering on with the Remote Control. This is reportedly being addressed by Pioneer and a firmware update may arrive in the future. The immediate fix for this is to turn Kurolink ON. More information can be found here starting on page 38:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...170880&page=38

List Of Pioneer Elite 21/23/25/27 Receiver Owners

bgnreau - SC-27
BluDroid - SC-27
carlmill - SC-25
chewy - VSX-21TXH
chrisf9801 - SC-25
cj19791979 - VSX-23TXH
DerrellB - VSX-21TXH
dg5150 - SC-25
edubb5 - SC-27
Frankiec13 - SC-25
gamebred - SC-25
hollisesco - VSX-23TXH
Irrob - VSX-23TXH
JinxDMC - SC-27
jruc03 - VSX-21TXH
kman - VSX-23TXH
Layd Dly - VSX-23TXH
LCT1 - VSX-23TXH
Lipcsey - VSX-21TXH

Malock77 - VSX-21TXH
mugupo - VSX-21TXH
MrFattBill - SC-25
mywxrld - VSX-23TXH
OMH - VSX-21TXH
petty77 - SC-27
progers13 - SC-25
quest88 - VSX-21TXH
recS-12 - VSX-23TXH
ReggaetonSalsero - VSX-21TXH
RonJitsu - SC-25
Rubicon - SC-25
Ruffus327 - SC-25
ryan4blu - VSX-23TXH
sarge1976 - SC-27
seakle81 - SC-27
selkec - VSX-21TXH
snowball_iv - VSX-21TXH
Solaris - SC-25
Steve - SC-25
SumSuperman - VSX-21TXH
thePope666 - VSX-21TXH
The Spanierd - VSX-23TXH
vega2K - SC-27
WooBah - VSX-23TXH
Xourque - VSX-21TXH