Shop For Pioneer VSX-519V-K 5-Channel A/V Receiver (Black)

The Pioneer VSX-519 is the entry level A/V receiver by pioneer, but this baby packs a lot of features and power for it's price.
for the price, i do not think any other brand comes even close with some of their mid level receivers.
i own the vsx 919 pioneer and i have to say the vsx 519 has the very similar sound, very pure and powerful. i use it with polk audio speakers, the sound is unbelleivable, the vsx919 has more decoder modes but for the every day music playing the vsx 519 does the same job, for half the price.
it has only 2 hdmi passthrough not upscaling hdmi, requiring digital audio input from coax or optical for movies and tv/sat. but the sound is just as powerful and has little or no distortion at high volumes.
i have it connected to my desktop, and play music out of itunes, the sound is simply great, pure and powerful, appeases to the musical ears.
got it on promotion at (...) for 169 free tax and shipping. can not be happier.
here's the pro's and con's:

Pro's:

1- pure beuatiful sound, powerful, 0.05 % thd, true and tested. (8 Ohms).
2- beuatiful, stylish piano balck finish, fits anywere in your audio/video rack stand.
3- Runs cool, just give it enough space to breath.
4- remote: small and controls all other components. very functional.
5- manual: a must read, otherwise you get lost, past the basic set up.
6- not using it for video, so i can not comment on picture quality.
7- price, multiple decoder modes, for 5.1 surround setting or straight stereo. ( 2 Speakers or 2.1 Set up).
8- cross over for sub, low at 50 hz, but for the all system,
9- Advanced set up Feature comparable to my more expensive receivers, Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, & Sony
10- Dimmable display, for night use.
11- Ample memories entries for tuner, auto seeking feature.
12- Docks and plays Ipod/Iphone, without problems, through composite rca in. use a cheap kingston docker, for under $ 50.00
13- Well Built, durable.

Cons:

1- Not a backlit remote.
2- Manual is a must, even for the audio tech experts.
3- only 1 coax and 2 optical digital audio inputs, but for the price, can not be too demanding.
4- Spring connections for the surround and center chanel speaker, post binding only for front.

All in all, excellent A/V reeiver for the price, excellent & powerfull sounds. Sounds better then my Yamaha and Onkyo, can be the center of your secondary HT and does that with grace,and ease. Powerfull 110 watts per channel. Get it while on promotion, you will not be disapointed.
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