Bringing quality sound and the latest features in a slim and stylish design, thanks to the highly-efficient Class D amplifier. Enjoy spectacular images with Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through, play Hi-Res Audio via USB/network, listen to internet radio and various streaming services. The slim, stylish design and efficient power makes the VSX-S520 an ideal addition to any home cinema.

Built-in Dual Band Wi-Fi

The built-in wi-fi is dual band supports both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency channels. Wireless connection is also be used.

Dolby Atmos

You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.

Internet Radio & Online Music

Enjoy limitless streams of your favorite online music, sports, talk and news entertainment services, including Spotify® and for the first time TuneIn*1, TIDAL*1, and Deezer*1*2.

• *1 Future Firmware Update Required
• *2 DEEZER Service only available in Canada, not available in the U.S.

Intuitive Control with New Pioneer Remote App (iOS/Android)

Enjoy smooth control using your beloved device. With the free Pioneer Remote app, you can use your iPad/iPhone/iPod touch or Android smartphone for operating the AV receiver, or play back tunes stored on your device. You can also select internet radio stations, and play songs from your media server.

MCACC Auto Room Tuning

With the custom microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalizes response.

Multi-room Audio

Enjoy effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems.

Specifications:

Power:

• Amplifier Design: Class D
• Power Output: Watts per Channel (1 kHz, 1.0%THD@4ohm, 2ch driven FTC): 50 W
• Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off: 60 W / 0.2 W
• Channels: 6
• Power Output: Watts per Channel (1 kHz, 1.0%THD@4ohm, 1ch driven FTC): 80 W

Handheld and Internet:

• AirPlay: Yes
• Made for iPhone and iPod: AirPlay Only
• TIDAL Music Streaming Service Ready: Yes
• Internet Radio: TuneIn Radio
• iOS/Android Remote Control APP: Pioneer Remote App
• Pandora Internet Radio: Yes

Decoders & Formats:

• Digital Core DSP Engine: Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1
• Music File Playback: MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless*, WAV*, FLAC*, AIFF, DSD via USB and Network (*up to192kHz/24-bit)
• Dolby Atmos: 3.1.2ch
• Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
• DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
• High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP): 2.2
• Dolby TrueHD: Yes
• HDMI SACD Transfer: Multi-Channel

Soundfield Calibration:

• Phase Control: Yes
• MCACC Memory: 1
• EQ Bands: 9-band
• X-Curve: Yes
• MCACC: Yes
• Symmetric EQ: Yes
• Distance Adjustment: 0.1 feet
• Auto Subwoofer Crossover: Yes

Listening Modes:

• Auto Surround: Yes
• Advanced Surround: 12
• Front Stage Surround Advance: Yes
• Stream Direct: Yes (Direct, Pure Direct)

Audio Features:

• DSD Music File: 2ch(2.8MHz / 5.6MHz)
• Sound Delay (Lip Sync): 500 ms @ 48k/ 400 ms @ 96k/ 200 ms @ 192k
• Advanced Sound Retriever: Yes
• Tone Control: Multi
• Speaker A/B: Yes

Video Processing:

• 4K Ultra HD Pass-Through: Yes
• 3-D Ready: Yes
• HDMI Standby Through: Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory
• HDMI x.v. Color: Yes
• 4K Ultra HD Video Scaler: Yes (1080p to 4K)
• Audio Return Channel: Yes
• HDMI 36-bit Deep Color: Yes
• HDMI to HDMI Video Scaler: 4K Ultra HD (for 1080p)
• Super Resolution: Yes

Connectivity:

• HDMI Input / Output: 4 in (4 Rear) /1 out
• Wi-Fi Built-In: Yes (5GHz/2.4GHz)
• iPhone / iPod / USB Memory Input: USB Memory
• Ethernet Input: Yes
• Digital Audio Inputs / Output: 2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1)
• Headphone Output: Yes
• AM/FM Presets: 40 (FM only)
• Bluetooth Built-In: Yes (Version: 4.1, Profile: A2DP/AVRCP, Codec: SBC/AAC)
• USB Terminal: Front USB
• Pre-Amp Output: 0.1 Ch
• Front A/V Inputs: USB

Installation:

• On-Screen Display: GUI with System/Network Setup Menu
• Multi-Room and Source Output: Yes (with future firmware update)
• Function Rename: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes
• Auto Power Down: Yes
• FL Dimmer: Yes
• Remote: Yes
• Versatile Speaker Configuration: (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUBWOOFER)

Construction:

• Front Panel: Brushed
• Speaker Terminals: 6 Clips

Dimensions:

• W x H x D (inches): 17.12 x 2.75 x 12.81
• Weight: 8.8 lbs.