Pioneer Unveils Elite AV Receivers with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X, Prices Start at $1,600

Three more AV receivers with next-gen audio support have been announced.  

Pioneer has detailed the newest additions to its Elite AV receiver lineup. The SC-99 ($2500), SC-97 ($2,000), and SC-95 ($1,600) all offer support for Doby Atmos and DTS:X.

All three models are 9.2-channel receivers with Class D³ amplifiers, MCACC Pro automatic acoustic correction technology, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and HDCP 2.2 compliancy. The SC-99 offers 850W, the SC-97 offers 810W, and the SC-95 offers 760W. Each receiver includes integrated Dolby Atmos support and future DTS:X support through an upcoming free firmware upgrade, offering compatibility with 7.2.2 and 5.2.4 setups, as well as 7.2.4 and 9.2.2 setups with an additional external amp. 

The Pioneer  SC-99 ($2500), SC-97 ($2,000), and SC-95 ($1,600) are now available. 

Source: Pioneer

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