Pioneer VSX-420K AV Receiver (Web Exclusive) - £99.99 Delivered @ bestbuy

[Larry-G]

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Pioneer VSX-420K AV Receiver (Web Exclusive)

The Pioneer VSX-420K AV receiver enhances your music and movies, with 2 HDMI inputs, upscaling to 1080p for DVDs and 5.1 surround sound with 130W dedicated to each channel.

If you connect a Blu-ray player featuring HD audio decoding, you'll be able to enjoy cinema-quality sound from your Blu-ray discs, thanks to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS and DTS 96/24 decoding.

You can adjust the sound to suit the films and programmes you're watching with a selection of surround sound modes, which include: Action, Drama, Entertainment Show, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop and Unplugged + Extended Stereo.

When playing music from your portable music player, you're guaranteed an enhanced sound. The Advanced Sound Retriever upscales the quality of your digital audio to closely match the original source. Together with the Auto Level Control, you get a dynamic and balanced sound.
What’s in the box

* VSX-420K AV Receiver
* Remote Control
* Manufacturer Manual


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[silverfox0786]

just thought i'd add a manufacturers link too so more pics and info can be seen

looks like i'm gonna order this maybe


http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/62/98/405/VSX-420-K/index.html

[Sicilian]

This is damn cheap, seriously considering this amp.

[bigup7]

Hdmi is passthrough only though. Please bare that in mind.

Also don't forget 10% cashback from popular cashback site :)

[Sicilian]

Hdmi is passthrough only though. Please bare that in mind.

Also don't forget 10% cashback from popular cashback site :)

I've not looked at any amp specs in a while, does that mean theres not HDMI upscaling and the it wont process audio from a HDMI source?

[bigup7]

I've not looked at any amp specs in a while, does that mean theres not HDMI upscaling and the it wont process audio from a HDMI source?

as far as i am aware, it means the hdmi cant process the sound or video so it just passes through

you still need to use optical/coax digital cable for the audio.

so treat this amp like a normal 5.1/DTS amp with the convenience of 2 hdmi outputs for the picture.

if you dont want HD audio and are replacing an old DTS amp then this would be ideal. otherwise its not worth buying.

[silverfox0786]

i read the manual and yes it needs seperate audio cables connected it wont do it via the hdmi lead and also it wont decode 3d tv

the 3d is putting me off from it

[silverfox0786]

Model: VSX-420K

SKU: 1000137929

EAN: 4988028108815
Spec Item Available [Spec Details]
3D Ready No
7.1 Linear PCM for HD audio No This is a method of encoding analogue music into a digital format.
Analogue In/Out Yes This covers an analogue audio connection in the AV Receiver.
Brand Name Pioneer
Channels 5.1 This details the number of channels that the AV receiver supports e.g. 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1.
Circle Surround II No This is a type of Surround Sound audio decoder.
Component In/Out Yes The component In/Out is a connection that allows a component cable to be connected (which consists of a red, green and blue cable).
Composite In/Out Yes The composite connection consists of inputs for three cables which are typically red, white and yellow.
D/A conversion 192kHz/24bit Yes This explains the different rates of digital to analogue conversion, essentially what this does is turns a digital signal eg. a MP3 into an analogue signal, eg. sound from your speaker.
D/A conversion 96kHz/24bit No This covers the different rates of digital to analogue conversion, essentially what this does is turns a digital signal eg. a MP3 into an analogue signal, eg. sound from your speaker.
Digital Optical In/Out Yes A digital optical connection is used for transferring digital audio signals eg PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS.
DLNA Certified No Digital Living Network Alliance Certification covers products that can share data with each other over a home network.
Dolby Digital Yes Dolby Digital, is a surround sound standard, compatible with up to 5.1 Surround Sound setups, it is a feature that is used in Cinemas and Home Theatre setups alike.
Dolby Digital Plus No Dolby Digital Plus extends the capabilities of Dolby Digital, developing a richer experience by expanding on their previous technology.
Dolby Digital-Ex No Dolby Digital-Ex takes Dolby Surround sound and adds an extra channel, meaning if you have a 6.1 or 7.1 speaker setup it is supported by AV Receivers with this standard.
Dolby Prologic, DPLII, DPLIIx Yes Dolby Prologic transforms an ordinary to channel audio signal into a true surround sound experience delivering a 5.1 sound experience over a compatible speaker setup.
Dolby TrueHD No After seeing High Definition television, Dolby now delivers HD Surround sound, letting you hear every detail of your music and movies.
DSP 24-bit Yes Digital Signal Processing 24 bit explains the rate at which the signal is processed.
DSP 32-bit No Digital Signal Processing 32 bit explains the rate at which the signal is processed.
DTS Yes Digital Theatre Systems is a type of audio/data processing used in AV Receivers, DTS is a major format used worldwide.
DTS 96/24 Yes This is a audio format that delivers 5.1 channel surround sound to compatible speaker package.
DTS ES ( matrix & Discrete) No This audio format can decode 6.1 channel audio for a compatible speaker package.
Freq response (Analogue) 5Hz - 100kHz The range over which the AV Receiver can produce an undistorted sound.
Freq response (digital) 5Hz-100kHz The range over which the AV Receiver can produce an undistorted sound.
Front Inputs No Receivers with front inputs allow certain component to be connected using easily accessible ports on the front of the receiver.
HDCD Decoder No This is a patented process, that improves the standard quality of audio CDs.
HDMI In/Out 2 IN 1 OUT ( V1.3 ) This is the amount of HDMI inputs and output connections the AV Receiver allowing you to connect to different HDMI enabled products eg. TVs, Game Consoles, Blu Ray Players or even Set Top Boxes.
Input sensitivity 200 mV / 45 kΩ This is used on AV Receivers, defining the audio "padding" of the volume output.
Multiroom Yes Some AV Receivers can move data to different speakers and televisions in different areas of the home.
Multiroom Video Out No This covers that AV Receivers can distribute video to different Screens around the home.
Power Output 130 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) The Power Output of an AV Receiver is the maximum about of power it can distribute to the speakers in Watts.
RDS Yes The Radio Data System defines the types of data supported when listening to Radios, this supports information such as radio station names or even the track that is currently playing.
Remote Control Yes
Speaker A/B No Speaker A/B concerns multiroom audio setups, if an AV Receiver has this option, speakers in different areas of the home can be used with one AV Receiver.
S-Video In/Out No This is another type of video connection on the AV Receiver.
Total Harmonic Distortion 1% thd This covers the total distortion on the frequency outputted by the AV Receiver, hence the lower the percentage, the better the frequency outputted.
Video Scaling up to 1080p No This defines whether or not the AV Receiver can upscale DVDs/Standard Definition content up to 1080p Full HD.
Virtual surround Yes This is a system that, using one or two speakers creates the perception of surround sound, this defines whether or not this AV Receiver supports this.
Wi Fi Stream No This covers whether firstly, the AV Receiver can join your home network wirelessly, and secondly if it can stream audio/visuals across your network.