Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver
5-Channel A/V Receiver Featuring Sound Retriever

Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver Details
One of Pioneer’s newest and most technologically advanced audio components, this 5.1-channel A/V receiver features our exclusive innovation, Sound Retriever, which improves the sound quality of compressed music files – a must in today’s world of digital audio. It’s just one of the many features that will make this receiver your digital entertainment hub.
Packed with Audio Enhancements
Other Pioneer-exclusives include Phase Control for bass management, Hybrid Amplifier Design II, and Front Stage Surround Advance, allowing you to place your surround speakers in the front of the room—an ideal solution if you cannot, or do not want to, run wiring to the rear of a room, but you also want to maximize 5.1-channel surround sound performance.
Surrounded by Sound
For audio enthusiasts, the receiver comes loaded with Surround Sound technologies, including Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS 96/24 decoders. It also features a new FreescaleTM 180 MIP Digital Signal Processor DSP to provide unparalleled speed and efficiency for multi-channel decoding of various theater and music sources for superior audio performance.
Easy-to-Connect Terminals
Whether you need to hook up a cable TV box, a gaming console or a DVD recorder, you have an array of connection options, including three composite A/V inputs, three component video inputs for HD video sources, and three assignable digital inputs. Factor in the SR remote and four-step display dimmer, along with the fast and easy Quick Setup, and you’ve found the ideal receiver to deliver superior sound performance to your home theater.
Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver Specifications
| Power | |
| Power Amplifier Design | Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design |
| Surround Power | 550 Watts - 110 watts x 5 (8 ohms, 1 kHz. .9% THD) |
| Stereo Power | 220 Watts - 110 watts x 2 (8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.7% THD) |
| Digital Decoding & Processing | |
| Digital Engine | Freescale 180MIPS Processing DSP |
| Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 | ![]() |
| DTS(R) 5.1 | ![]() |
| DTS 96/24 | ![]() |
| Pro-Logic II | ![]() |
| WMA9 Pro | ![]() |
| Front Stage Surround | ![]() |
| 5 / 6 / 7 Channel Stereo | 5 |
| Virtual Surround Back | ![]() |
| Mid-night Listening | ![]() |
| Dialogue Enhancement | ![]() |
| Loudness | ![]() |
| Basic Phase Control | ![]() |
| Sound Retriever | ![]() |
| Digital Analog Conversion (DAC) | 192kHz / 24-Bit |
| Connectivity | |
| Audio (Tuner Included) / Video Input | 3A / 3AV |
| Audio/Video Output | 1A / 1AV / 1V |
| Digital Inputs | 3 (2 Coaxical, 1 Optical) |
| Optical In | 1 |
| Coaxial In | 2 |
| Multi-Channel Input | 5.1 |
| Preamp Output | Sub |
| Composite Video Input/Output | 3 |
| Component Video Input/Output | 3 / 1 |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Front A/V Inputs | No |
| AC Outlet | No |
| Banana Speaker Terminal | Yes |
| SR Control | Yes |
| Speaker A/B | No |
| Conveniences | |
| FL Dimmer | ![]() |
| On-Screen Display | No |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| Remote Type | System |
| Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (inches) | 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 19 lbx. 13 oz. |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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