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Power Supply

M O S F E T

M O S F E T A M P L I F I C A T I O N

For optimal performance, all Elite receivers are equipped with Pioneer’s exclusive Advanced Direct Energy (A.D.E.) MOSFET power device, ideal for high-end audio. The combination of this device and an AC/DC iso- lated ampli￿er module yields exceptional stability and ultra-linear ampli￿cation, com- bined with very low signal loss. It’s also a very energy-e￿cient design, minimizing power imbalances that can cause unnecessary dis- tortion in the sound stage.

Idle Current (DRAIN Current) Change with Tone Burst Wave Input

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A D V A N C E D C O N S T R U C T I O N T E C H N I Q U E S

3 - D S P A C E F R A M E A N D I S O L A T E D C H A M B E R

Unlike regular receivers’ 2-D chassis design, our revolutionary 3-D space frame construc- tion provides superb physical strength. Also, each receiver is divided with insulating shields into three blocks: the digital proces- sor, the power- & pre-ampli￿er, and the power supply sections. This construction design serves two purposes: it prevents the digital circuits from a￿ecting the analog cir- cuits, and it increases the rigidity of the cab- inet structure. As a result, sound reproduc- tion from any source is more accurate and imaging is improved.

3D Space Frame Construction

General Circuitry Design

A.D.E. MOSFET + AC/DC Isolated Ampli￿er

A M P L I F I C A T I O N C A P A C I T O R S

Action movies. Video games. Live sports. Rock concerts. They all have critical

moments where things suddenly explode into over-the- top sonic mayhem. When that happens, your receiver needs to have some power in reserve, or the impact is lost. For this reason, all Elite receivers uti- lize large, audiophile-qual-

ity electrolytic capacitor pairs and a heavy-duty power transformer, ensur- ing maximum perform- ance during peak demand.

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•110 Watts x 7 @ 8 Ohms

•Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET Ampli￿cation

•Symmetrical Power Train Design

•High-Regulation Type Large Transformer with Audiophile-Quality Capacitors (22000∝F x 2)

•THX Select Certi￿ed

•Dolby Digital EX & Pro-Logic IIx

•DTS-ES / 96/24 / Neo:6

•AIR Studios Sound Tuning

•Advanced MCACC with Adjustable- Envelope EQ

•PC Connection via RS232C for MCACC 3-D Color Display and Printout

•Advanced Cinema and Advanced Concert

•Virtual Surround Back

•Twin Motorola 48-Bit DSP Digital Core Engine

•Universal Video Conversion

•On-Screen Display

•192KHz / 24-Bit DAC (Delta Sigma type)

•10 AV Inputs

•5 Digital Inputs

•Wide-Band Component Video Inputs x2 (100MHz)

•Multi-Room & Source, RS232C, 12V Trigger / IR I/O Ports

•SR I/O for Easy Installation

•Versatile Speaker Con￿guration

•Banana-Plug-Ready Speaker Terminals

•3-D Space Frame Construction

•Trans Stabilizer

•Learning Remote with Multi-Operation

•110 Watts x 7 @ 8 Ohms

•Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET Ampli￿cation

•Symmetrical Power Train Design

•High-Regulation Type Large Transformer with Audiophile Quality Capacitors (15000∝F x 2)

•THX Select Certi￿ed

•Dolby Digital EX & Pro-Logic IIx

•DTS-ES / 96/24 / Neo:6

•Precision Auto MCACC with Adjustable- Envelope EQ

•Advanced Cinema and Advanced Concert

•Virtual Surround Back

•Motorola 48-Bit DSP Digital Core Engine

•Universal Video Conversion

•On-Screen Display

•192KHz / 24-Bit DAC (Delta Sigma type)

•8 AV Inputs

•5 Digital Inputs

•Wide Band Component Video Inputs x2 (100MHz)

•Multi-Room & Source, RS232C, 12V Trigger / IR I/O Ports

•SR+ Two-Way Communication with Pioneer Plasma for Easy Installation

•Versatile Speaker Con￿guration

•Banana-Plug-Ready Speaker Terminals

•3-D Space Frame Construction

•Trans Stabilizer

•LCD Learning Remote

•Pioneer System Remote

S Y M M E T R I C A L P O W E R T R A I N D E S I G N

Accurate multi-channel sound reproduction is possible only when the operating environ- ment is physically, magnetically, and elec- tronically identical for all channels. For that reason, Elite receivers’

power output devices for each channel are sym- metrically mounted on a pair of rigid heat sinks, with the device for the center channel mounted directly in between.

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