Pioneer SC-57 (Black)

9.1-channel Elite series networking home theater receiver

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In the world of receivers, the Pioneer SC-57 is king. With 140 watts per each of its 9 channels, this powerful amplifier can efficiently drive multiple channels simultaneously, bringing you unmatched audio and video quality. Thanks to its AirPlay compatibility, you can send music directly from your iPhone, iPad, or PC to the SC-57. Multi-zone capability means you can watch a Blu-ray disc in another room at the same time.

Revolutionize your home theater system

Talking 'bout a home theater revolution? Pioneer is. Their SC-57 recevier is going to change the way you experience home audio and video, for the better. Sure, other receivers might get the job done, but when it comes time to drive multiple channels simultaneosuly, they just can't compete with the output efficency of the SC-57. With 9 channels rated at 140 watts each, Pioneer's latest receiver allows you enjoy the full quality of all your A/V sources. Thanks to high-definition formats, including Dolby TrueHD, as well as video upscaling to 1080p and HDMI 36-bit deep color, you'll feel completely immersed while listening to your favorite albums or watching movies. The SC57 is also one receiver with some serious connections — connect it to your local network and listen to internet radio and SIRIUS, or plug in your iPod and play music and video files while it charges. On top of that, this receiver is AirPlay compatible right out of the box. So? So that means you can stream music directly from your iTunes library (either on your computer, iPad or iPhone) to the SC-57 and listen over your home theater system. Since the Pioneer SC-57 also has multi-zone compatibility, you can watch a Blu-ray disc in one room while listening to music in another. Yeah, our minds are blown too.

In the box:

Sc-57 receiver, setup microphone, remote control, AAA batteries (2), AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, iPod cable, Power cord, CD-ROM, warranty card, operating instructions

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super (December 29, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Roni - Corona, NY

i have upgraded mt reciever to the sc-57 and i am very pleased. so far everything on this beast is good. it performs very well than i expected and love that neo x.i currently have this in a 11.2 setup and love it.

Comparison Specifications

Power output: 140W per channel
Compatible with AirPlay, iPod/iPhone/iPad
DLNA certified
Decoders & formats: Dolby True HD / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pro-Logic llz / DTS-HD master audio
Listening modes: auto surround / auto level control / optimum surround / stream direct / wide surround / headphone surround / front stage surround advance / virtual surround
Audio features: 32-bit high sampling / digital noise reduction / dialog enhancement / sound retreiver AIR / DSD to PCM converter / PQLS jitter reduction / tone control / bi-amp
Video processing: 3D ready / audio return channel / HDMI 36-bit deep color / video converter to HDMI / video upsclaing to 1080p / stream smoother / pure cinema
HDMI: 7 inputs / 2 outputs
Component video: 3 inputs / 1 output
USB & ethernet inputs