Top model of Pioneer 's exclusive Elite range, the VSX-LX505 is an impressive 11.2-channel A/V receiver with network connectivity compatible with 3D audio and 8K video, which includes an extensive range of functionalities to facilitate access to Cinema in State-of-the-art house (allowing the configuration of 7.2.4 or 7.2.2 channel systems + 2 channels for a second zone) for an extremely competitive price. As befits a product signed by Pioneer , the VSX-LX505 houses an elaborate power amplification section with the Japanese brand's “Direct Energy” technology, which allows it to comfortably provide sound in any living room.
As far as multidimensional surround sound decoding is concerned, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility is available and also, in the absence of speakers for the height channels, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual DTS Neural:X processing allows you to provide surround sound to stereophonic recordings encoded in PCM and DSD. The VSX-LX505 also supports Dolby TrueHD multi-channel high-definition surround sound and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as an advanced DAC section equipped with a D/A conversion chip with 24-bit/192 kH technology. Ensures perfect reproduction of “Hi-Res” audio content.
Regarding the video section, it combines 8K and HDR compatibility at the highest level with powerful signal scaling and IMAX Enhanced approval. The VSX-LX505 is completed with versatile audio streaming functionality via Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi, advanced multi-zone capability, the possibility of voice control and management via Pioneer Music Control App.
Characteristics:
- 11.2 channel 8K A/V receiver with exceptional quality/price ratio.
- Network connectivity via Wi-Fi, FlareConnect, Apple AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi.
- “Hi-Res” audio streaming up to 24 bits/192 kHz and DSD256 (11.2 MHz).
- Amplification section based on Pioneer 's “Direct Energy” technology.
- Executed with high quality components.
- FM/DAB radio tuner with 40 presets.
- Phono input for moving magnet (MM) cartridges.
- Pioneer MCACC and DIRAC Live calibration systems.
- Integrated DAC functionality.
- Powered outputs for 2 remote zones.
- Supports FLAC and WAV files up to 24-bit/192kHz.
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer.
- Compatible with DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and DTS Neural:X.
- Compatible with DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio.
- Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus compatible.
- 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs compatible with HDCP 2.3.
- Compatible with 8K video via HDMI 2.1.
- IMAX Enhanced approved.
- Approved Roon Tested.
- User-selectable advanced surround sound modes.
- Video section compatible 8K, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision.
- Bluetooth 4.2.
- Voice control Ok Google, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
- Continuous output power of 9 x 180W and 11 x 120W at 8 ohms and 1 kHz.
- Frequency response of 10-100,000 Hz, +1 dB, -3 dB.
- Signal-to-noise ratio of 109 dB.
- Dimensions: 435 x 185 x 386 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 13kg.
