Amazing sound and video experience.
With 7.1 channel surround sound in HD, watching a film becomes an unforgettable experience. The VSX-828 is ready to pass through 4K Ultra HD video signals to a compatible display, meaning it can support home cinema systems dedicated to producing the highest quality picture available today. For convenience, you can easily (and without dock) connect your iPod, iPhone, iPad to enjoy digital audio and analogue video. Via the front MHL compatible HDMI connector you can hook up an Android smartphone for digital audio and video. In addition to MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV music file playback, this receiver now supports high resolution Apple Lossless and AIFF music files. On top of this you get the Pioneer ControlApp for your Android or Apple device, AirPlay, vTuner Internet Radio & DLNA support.
Via the built-in ECO Mode you can save energy without compromising on sound and video performance.
Use the ECO Mode to save energy. It analyses your sources in real time, adjusting power consumption accordingly to meet your needs, or you can choose the power-saving settings that are right for you. You can control ECO Mode using the receiver's front panel or the included remote control.
Connect your iPhone, iPod or iPad (mini) directly to the receiver and enjoy your favourite tracks in top digital audio quality.
Spotify Connect is a Premium feature that lets you play and control Spotify on your devices. Choose music on your mobile and listen on your speakers. At home, hit play on your mobile and hear high fidelity sound on your audio speakers. Enjoy instant access to millions of songs with Spotify.
DLNA and AirPlay are widely supported on PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices. As this receiver is DLNA and AirPlay certified, you can easily stream audio from such a device. Apple's AirPlay lets you stream music from your entire iTunes library.
The free Pioneer ControlApp lets you modify the most important receiver functions from your smartphone or tablet (iOS / Android).
Experience real high definition with 4K ultra-high resolution video. 4K Pass Through ensures your receiver is ready for the next generation of high def video.
In addition to MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV music file playback from a networked computer or USB drive, you can now also enjoy playback of high-resolution AIFF and Apple Lossless files as well as gapless playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files.