I'd like some thoughts about the Pioneer VSX D912 (as it's called in the UK), as opposed to rivals by Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo, NAD etc.

PIONEER VSX-D912-S

This stylish A/V receiver reproduces the latest trends in cinematic surround sound. Behind the designer aluminium front panel highlighted with a blue LED, you’ll find a powerful 6-channel amplifier (100 W x 6) and the newly developed Pioneer original “Digital Core Engine” with the latest Motorola high-speed 150 MIPS 48-bit processing (double precision) DSP. It’s ready for the latest surround sound formats, including quality 96/24 DTS, Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES for a third surround sound back channel that flies overhead, and Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS NEO:6 for multi-channel sound from a variety of sound sources. Accurate high fidelity sound reproduction has never been easier to set up thanks to the Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) Set-up. It uses a microphone to monitor the sound environment and then adjusts speaker size, delay and channel level to match your living room acoustics. Operated by a highly intuitive remote control, this A/V receiver is topped off with functional extras like Phones Surround and a front optical digital input to connect a game console, portable DVD, MiniDisc or CD player directly to your sound system.


VSX-D912-S 6ch amplifier Specs

Dolby Digital EX / DTS-ES

Aluminium Front Panel

Automatic Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System Set-up

100w * 6 ch

High quality format DTS 96/24

Headphone surround

Power Output VSX-D912-S
RMS Power (1kHz, 10%THD, 8 Ohm/ch) 120 W

Stereo (DIN) 2 x 100 W (8 Ohm, 1% THD, 1 kHz)

Surround Front 2 x 100 W (8 Ohm, 1% THD, 1kHz)

Surround Centre 100 W (8 Ohm, 1% THD, 1kHz)

Rear (Surround) 2 x 100 W (8 Ohm, 1% THD, 1kHz)

Surround Back 100 W (8 Ohm, 1 % THD, 1kHz)

Surround Sound VSX-D912-S
Dolby Digital Yes

Dolby Digital EX Yes

DTS Yes

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Yes

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 Yes

DTS Neo: 6 Yes

DTS 96/24 Yes

Dolby Pro Logic Yes

Dolby Pro Logic II Yes

Surround Modes Advanced MUSIC, Advanced MOVIE, Expanded Theater, Virtual surround back, Sports Surround, Phones Surround, Game Mode, TV Surround Mode, 6-Channel Stereo, Advanced Surround: 7 + 1

Construction VSX-D912-S
Direct Construction Yes

Amplifier Design VSX-D912-S
Accurate Imaging System Yes

Pioneer Hybrid Amplification Yes

Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System VSX-D912-S
Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration System Yes (Auto)

Audio Features VSX-D912-S
Digital Signal Processor Motorola 150 MIPS 48-bit Processing

D/A Converter 96 kHZ/24-Bit

A/D Converter 96 kHz/24-Bit (2-channel)

Midnight Listening Mode Yes

Source Direct Yes

Bass/Treble Tone Controls Yes

Loudness Yes

Video Features VSX-D912-S
Room Setting/Quick Set-up Room 3 + Position 3

Conveniences VSX-D912-S
FL Dimmer Yes

Sleep Timer Yes

Remote Control VSX-D912-S
Remote Control type Preset & Learning

Source Control: DVD, Satellite tuner, MCD, DTV control

Tuner Features VSX-D912-S
RDS (Radio Data System) Yes

Random Preset Stations 30

Terminals VSX-D912-S
Multi-Channel Input 7.1 ch (DVD)

Digital Input 5 (assign)

Digital Coaxial input 2

Digital Optical input 3 (Front 1)

Digital Output (Optical) 1

RCA Audio/Video Inputs 3 A / 4 AV

Audio/Video Output 1A / 1AV+1V

S-Video Input/Output 4/2

Preamp Output Yes, All (6,1 ch)

A/V Input on Front Yes

SR (System Remote) Terminal Yes (In/Out)

Speaker A/B Independent

Large Speaker Terminals Yes (All)

Amplifier Specifications VSX-D912-S
Rated Power Output 100 W + 100 W DIN1 kHz, 1,00 %, 8 Ohm

Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE 200 mV / 47 kOhm

Frequency Response: LINE 5 - 100.000 Hz, +0 / -3 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE 88 / 64 dB

FM Tuner Specifications VSX-D912-S
Usable Sensitivity (Mono) 13,2 dBf, IHF (1,3 µV / 75 Ohm)

Sensitivity Mono (26 dB S/N, 75 Ohm) 1,1 µV

Sensitivity Stereo (46 dB S/N, 75 Ohm) 50 µV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono (DIN) 62 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo (DIN) 58 dB

Stereo Separation (1 kHz) 40 dB

Video Specifications VSX-D912-S
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm

Miscellaneous VSX-D912-S
Power Requirements AC 220 - 230 V (UK230 V), 50 / 60 Hz

Power Consumption 280 Watt

Power Consumption in standby mode 0,5 Watt

Dimensions (W x H x D) 420 x 158 x 401 mm

Weight 10,0 kg
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