Pioneer VSX LX60

Pioneer VSX LX60 ... fine-tuned to AIR Studios standards: a hallmark for flawless reproduction of sound It is also THX Select2-certified, meaning that you can expect the best possible sound reproduction using 7 channels, whether you're watching, listening or playing.

The LX60 is fully ready for iPod; audio, photo and video. All that you need to do is connect and play.

You can also connect a USB memory stick to the front of the amplifier and listen to compressed audio files; the system will automatically enhance and virtually restore rich sound (this is because of unique Sound Retriever technology).

The LX60 includes unique 9-band Advanced MCACC system, which stands for Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration. At the touch of a button, the MCACC will not only calibrate and optimize the sound output for your home environment, but also neutralize the effects of reverberation. Precision tuning of your home entertainment system with minimum effort.

The LX60 gives you Standing Wave and Full Band Phase Control. Standing Wave Control reduces the standing audio waves in your room, giving reproduction of low frequencies, truer than ever. Phase Control minimizes any phase mismatching, calibrating the delay and aligning the phase precisely, to match it for all channels and achieve advanced levels of sonic purity.

The LX60 includes a 'Front Stage Surround Advance' feature. What this means is that you have the option to place all of your speakers in the traditional 5.1 surround setting around your living room, or with just two speakers alongside your television, output a simulated surround sound environment. This is ideal if you have limited space, or don't necessarily want an "invasion" of electronics equipment around the room.