Pioneer Elite VSX-45

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    Highlights

    • 5.2 Channels
    • 5.1 Channel Processing
    • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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    Evaluation

    We evaluate Pioneer Elite VSX-45 and give score of 72 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
    72

    Amplifier

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-45 a score of 69 for Amplifier features.

    •   Few Channels - 5.2
    •   Low Power Output - 80 W

    Audio Features

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-45 a score of 68 for Audio Features features.

    •   Few Channels - 5.2
    •   5.1 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

    GOOD
    73

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-45 a score of 73 for Video Features features.

    •   No HDR10
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No Dolby Vision
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-45 a score of 78 for Connectivity features.

    •   No eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   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
    •   Ethernet
    •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

    Zones

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-45 a score of 68 for Zones features.

    •   No Zones

    Radio

    EXCELLENT
    85

    We give Pioneer Elite VSX-45 a score of 85 for Radio features.

    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify
    •   No Tidal

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    Discussion

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