Pioneer announce Dolby Atmos AV Receivers

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Another day, another round of Dolby Atmos enabled AV Receivers and this time it’s the turn of Pioneer.
All models use Pioneer's exclusive Class D amplifier platform and feature 4K/60p upscaling, HDMI 2.0, Hi-Res audio file playback, AirPlay, Apt-X enabled Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capability. A new subwoofer EQ is also included plus Atmos comes to higher end models (SC-LX88, SC-LX78 and SC-LX58) through a firmware update later this summer.

The flagship SC-LX88 model is a 9 channel design featuring 260 watts per channel. SC-LX78 and SC-LX58 are also 9 channel designs generating 250 watts and 240 watts per channel respectively. SC-2024 and SC-1224 are both 7 channel designs which offer in excess of 200 watts per channel.

The new high-end machines are prepared for the HDMI 2.0 era and ready for Ultra HD resolution 4K / 60p / 4:4:4 video and are all able to upscale lower resolution video content to 4K UHD.

All models are equipped with dual subwoofer outputs and a new subwoofer EQ section, which is part of the Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System). With the MCACC Pro calibration of SC-LX88, SC-LX78 and SC-LX58, the bass parameters can be set independently for the two subwoofer outputs.
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Product manager at Pioneer, Geoff Loveday, said: “We have gone to great lengths to once again bring the pinnacle of technology and performance currently available to this range. From full bandwidth HDMI 2.0 certified 18Gbps 4K/60p/4:4:4 video processing, to the new subwoofer EQ within our MCACC calibration system, we can now offer greater video performance and control over LFE than ever before. Plus with exciting new technologies such as Dolby Atmos, coupled with the rigorous sound tuning process undertaken by the renowned Air Studios on selected models, there are some truly exciting times ahead for AV enthusiasts."

All models are DLNA certified and feature a network connection port and a wireless LAN convertor. Either connection can be used for streaming audio purposes, as well as internet radio (vTuner) and Spotify Connect. All models are also equipped with AirPlay, MHL for Android, HTC Connect and Bluetooth with Apt-X compatibility.

Pioneer’s iControlAV5 app is available for both iOS and Android, on all models, to make set-up easier

The SC-1224 and SC-2024 will be available from July, SC-LX58 follows in August with SC-LX78 and SC-LX88 launching in September. All models are available in either Black or Silver finish.