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Pioneer VSX-2021

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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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This receiver is Pioneer's homage to Apple, with full AirPlay support and apps that are ahead of the restRead more
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Pros

  • quite a solidly designated receiver and nicely paced with competitors
  • a soundstage that is extremely wide and clean
  • category-leading features

Cons

  • There is no simple tweaking of frequencies as a manual option
  • no Ethernet channel embedded in the HDMI ports to exploit the IP networking
  • congested and somewhat cloying sound that's
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Key specs

  • Wired
  • yes
  • Black
  • no
  • no
  • AM, FM
  • 7.1
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Pioneer VSX-2021 - Pros & Cons

Pioneer VSX-2021

Pros

  • quite a solidly designated receiver and nicely paced with competitors
  • a soundstage that is extremely wide and clean
  • category-leading features
  • functionality and flexibility

Cons

  • There is no simple tweaking of frequencies as a manual option
  • no Ethernet channel embedded in the HDMI ports to exploit the IP networking
  • congested and somewhat cloying sound that's

Pioneer VSX-2021 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Composite video out1
Composite video in1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Digital audio optical out1
Digital audio optical in2
Digital audio coaxial in1
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs7
Number of HDMI outputs2
USB ports quantity2
Bluetoothyes
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wi-Fiyes
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Video
3Dyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth7.28 in
Height17.4 in
Weight352.74 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
Apple docking compatibility
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • iPod
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedyes
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)24-bit/96kHz
Frequency range5 - 100
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)150.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1.0 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)103.0 dB
RMS rated power300.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
Preset stations quantity63
Radio Data System (RDS)yes
Internet radioyes
Internet radio services supportedvTuner
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Power
Power consumption (typical)550.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W

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Pioneer VSX-2021 Pioneer - Editorial Reviews (1)

Pioneer VSX-2021 Pioneer VSX-2021 review
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Published: 08.09.2011
Pioneer VSX-2021 review

This receiver is Pioneer's homage to Apple, with full AirPlay support and apps that are ahead of the rest

12 minute read

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