Pioneer has launched four new high-resolution multi-channel sound qualities A/V receivers, capable to deliver overall cinematic experience at home. The new Elite receivers including SC-25, SC-27, VSX-21TXH and VSX-23TXH are exclusively designed for home theater system, and support iPhone/iPod certified A/V receivers for connectivity to iPhone devices.

David Bales, Manager (audio marketing and product planning for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc), said: “Our new Elite models deliver remarkable sound quality directly resulting from our collaboration with AIR Studios, which has allowed us to better understand the artistic vision of the studio professional and deliver the emotional impact they imagined for cinema and home audiences alike.”

SC-25 and SC-27 A/V receivers can be attached to a Direct Energy HD Class D amplifier, featured with Power technology to ensure exceptional replication of high resolution multi-channel. The receivers use ADC and famous Wolfson digital to analog converters to deliver high performance through processing sequence. Elite SC-27 will be the first Class D amp design in the industry to have THX Ultra2 Plus with AIR Studio monitor certifications.

Elite VSX-21TXH and VSX-23TXH will cost around $700 and $900, while SC-25TXH and SC-27 will be available for $1700 and $2000, respectively.