1 Owner from new in great cosmetic and working condition. The LX53 won the What Hi-Fi "best Receiver award" with a glowing 5 star review. This is what they said: Pros +Outstanding sound in multichannel +good in stereo +comprehensive spec +elegant styling

Cons -Very little

You can connect into two HDMI-capable displays (a projector and a TV, say) via twin outputs, one of which includes support for the Audio Return Channel (ARC).

Six HDMI 1.4 inputs accept 3D video, and the Dolby Pro-Logic IIz processing is complemented by 9.1-channel pre-out sockets, ensuring support for a complete nine-speaker system, given the addition of a suitable stereo power amp.

Sound appeal But features tell only part of the story: the VSX-LX53's real appeal lies in its sound quality, which is suffused with energy and excitement.

The Pioneer VSX-LX53 is a 7.1 channel AV receiver, known for its robust audio capabilities and features. It delivers 150 watts per channel, supports various audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and includes multiple HDMI inputs and outputs. Pioneer's website says it's also THX Select2 Plus certified.

Key Specifications:

Channels: 7.1 Power Output: 150 watts per channel (6O, 1kHz, 1%) Audio Formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio HDMI: 6 inputs, 2 outputs Dimensions: 420 x 173 x 433mm (width x height x depth) Weight: 13.4 kg THX Certification: THX Select2 Plus Other Features: Advanced MCACC auto setup system Multichannel "Advanced Sound Retriever" to improve compressed audio Multichannel "Automatic Level Control" for volume equalization iControlAV app compatibility for iPhone/iPad control Network features including AVNavigator Support for up to 1080p video upscaling AM/FM tuner