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Pioneer Elite VSX-42
Highlights
- 7.1 Channels
- 7.1 Channel Processing
- 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Bluetooth
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Evaluation
We evaluate Pioneer Elite VSX-42 and give score of 67 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.
Amplifier
We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 70 for Amplifier features.
- 7.1 Channels
- Low Power Output - 80 W
Audio Features
We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 67 for Audio Features features.
- 7.1 Channels
- No Front Wide Channel Support
- 7.1 Channel Processing
- No Dolby Atmos
- No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
- No DTS:X
- No IMAX Enhanced
- No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
- DSD via HDMI
Video Features
We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 54 for Video Features features.
- No HDR10
- No HDR10+
- No Dolby Vision
- No 8K Passthrough
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Connectivity
We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 67 for Connectivity features.
- No eARC
- New HDCP Version
- No Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
- 6 HDMI Inputs
- 1 HDMI Outputs
- 0 8K Input
- USB Input
- Few RCA Line Inputs
- No Phono Input
- No RCA Pre-Outs
- Composite Video Inputs
- Component Video Inputs
- No Ethernet
Zones
We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 79 for Zones features.
- 2 Zones
Radio
We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 79 for Radio features.
- Analog Tuner
- Pandora
- No Spotify
- No Tidal