Buy Pioneer VSX-D514 Multi-Channel Digital A/V ReceiverPioneer VSX-D514 Multi-Channel Digital A/V Receiver Product Description:
- 5.1-channel digital A/V surround receiver with sleek silver finish
- Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding; 5 DSP modes, including game and movie
- Quick Setup feature makes installation easy; component and S-video switching
- 2 component video inputs and 1 output; 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital audio inputs
- 100 watts x 5; measures 16.56 by 6.25 by 15.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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Pioneer A/V Multi-Channel Receiver VSX-D514-S
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Sounds fine, easy to use, limited expansion
By Nicolas S. Martin
I've used this receiver for a year, during which time I've had nothing to complain about. It's a respectable buy in its price range, sounds quite good, and is not overly complex. I've just replaced it as my primary receiver, though, because it doesn't have enough digital inputs to handle a variety of sources. To manage the optical inputs from my TV, DVD recorder, Macintosh computer, cable box, and CD recorder, I was required to buy a switching device from Radio Shack. Now my new receiver has enough inputs to manage the load, as well as vastly more power and features. The 514 has only one optical and two coax inputs.I expect the 514 to continue to give service for a long time, hooked up the bookshelf speakers in my bedroom.If you want basic stereo and surround capability, this is a model worth considering, but if you imagine your needs will grow like mine have, then you might want to bump up to a more expensive/expansive unit. (In case you wonder, I now have a Yamaha HRT-5890, and it early on seems an excellent choice.)Note that I do not dabble in the black arts of the audiophiles. I'm an unpretentious listener with reasonably high expectations. I doubt if I would care about the alleged sound distinctions between, say, a Denon and a Yamaha. I do care a lot about the quality of the user's manual, and the D514 has one that is not hard to understand.You might have a problem figuring out from the Amazon description that the 514 is 5x100 watts.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.$60.00 Pioneer Reciever!!!!!
By Marjorie L. Haake
Very happy with the item, however, next time I suggest a little better padding inside the carton. It got knocked around pretty good, but works fine. Small dent on top of unit.
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