Pioneer Elite VSX-42

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    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.


    OVERALL
    67

    Amplifier

    GOOD
    70

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 70 for Amplifier features.

    •   7.1 Channels
    •   Low Power Output - 80 W

    Audio Features

    AVERAGE
    67

    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

    POOR
    54

    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

    AVERAGE
    67

    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

    GOOD
    79

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 79 for Zones features.

    •   2 Zones

    Radio

    GOOD
    79

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-42 a score of 79 for Radio features.

    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   No Spotify
    •   No Tidal

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    Discussion

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