List Price : $2,100.00 Price : $1,315.99
Product Description
A new flagship. A new class of receiver
Introducing the new flagship receiver of the Elite line: the SC-57. It wouldn't be an overstatement to call the new Elite SC-57 one of the most revolutionary receivers ever produced. Or that the industry has ever seen.
Until now digital amplification - categorized as Class-D devices - have received little or no respect from a cautious and hesitant industry. Unable to conquer the challenges of "digital", A/V receiver manufacturers have sought refuge in the comfort zone of analog Class-A/B amplifiers. One problem with that is analog amplifiers have had essentially the same design for the last fifty years, leaving little room for further performance enhancements. Another is the multi-channel soundtracks now available on Blu-ray Disc simply cannot be maximized or enjoyed to their full potential through conventional analog A/B amplification.
Pioneer understood early the massive power output potential of Class-D amplification, and made the bold decision to produce multi-channel amplifiers that more than rise to the occasion of bringing the new audio dimension that Blu-ray Disc provides to the home theater enthusiast.
The Elite SC-57 is the third generation of Class-D amplifiers for Pioneer, and as such we've designated it in a class all its own: Class D3
- 9.1 channel 3d Elite Video Processing
- 3-Zone Multi-Room A/V
- True-to-Life, High-Definition Audio with THX® Ultra 2 Plus
- Class D3 Amplification
- Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad Certified, Featuring AirPlay
Pioneer Elite sc-57 sc57 9.1-Channel 3D Ready A/V Receiver Reviews
Pioneer Elite sc-57 sc57 9.1-Channel 3D Ready A/V Receiver Reviews
| 39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:  Great sound at a great price, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Pioneer Elite sc-57 sc57 9.1-Channel 3D Ready A/V Receiver (Electronics) Okay, I admit it - I'm a recovering audioholic...my primary system has tens of thousands of dollars worth of the best components money can buy, and I get tons of enjoyment from it. I bought the SC-57 to drive a secondary system in my vacation home, and I admit I was nervous to think that I'd be taking quite a step down in sound quality. After a few months of setup and serious listening, I can say that I'm getting more from the SC-57 than I had ever hoped. The home theater speakers in my second home are a 7.2 Martin-Logan hybrid electrostatic speaker system...the front L/R pair is an older "Quest" pair (some of my personal favorite speakers), and the other channels are a bit more modern wall mounted units. I mention this because the ML's are notorious for being difficult to drive, requiring gobs of power to get serious sound. The 9 channel SC-57 gave me the option to bi-amp the mains, while using the remaining channels for the other speakers. By my measurements, I'm getting... Read more 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Who cares about features on PAPER - This is a performance powerhouse!, By This review is from: Pioneer Elite sc-57 sc57 9.1-Channel 3D Ready A/V Receiver (Electronics) There are a few people that are skeptical about the new SC-55/SC-57 because they are no longer using the B&O ICE amp. Well, I can tell you, that's a GOOD THING. These amps are the best sounding Pioneer to day. Compared to an SC-37 there is a noticeable difference. They are just "cleaner" is the word I've been using. Neutral like all Pio's, but it's not flat like my SC-37 was. Plenty of power too. I just added the front height speakers and it works! It adds to the viewing experience. The addition of NeoX is welcome for sure! MCACC is great, Aud XT32 is better from what I understand, but I have zero complaints. AirPlay is awesome. I love this AVR, and I bought it for the same price I just sold the 37 for. Couldn't be happier. Curious if EITHER of the other reviewers actually own one. The only downside, is it's still only a 1 year warranty even through BB or one of the other authorized dealers. Lowest price on Amazon right now is $1,300 and I can say without... Read more 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:  SC-57 review, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Pioneer Elite sc-57 sc57 9.1-Channel 3D Ready A/V Receiver (Electronics)  the SC-57 is a solid product. It should have bluetooth and wireless built in but besides that I am having a great time with mine. Airplay and its awesome apple integration are super. |
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