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From Audioholics Online A/V Magazine:

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. unveiled their new flagship A/V receiver, the Pioneer Elite SC-09TX; a sophisticated powerhouse that sets the benchmark for multi-channel sound in 1080p home theaters with pristine reproduction of emerging high resolution audio and high definition video formats.

The SC-09TX A/V receiver features a reengineered “direct energy high HD” amplifier that takes advantage of ICEpower analog class-D amplification coupled with Pioneer sound tuning technology. Reinforced with digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities, the receiver ensures maximum high resolution sound reproduction of new audio formats, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD.

Pioneer outfitted the new receiver with enough connectivity options for an array of components as well as its room tuning function for surround sound performance in any room layout. It is one of the first A/V receivers to take advantage of new THX Loudness Plus, which preserves an original sound mix for an accurate listening experience…more