Critics are nearly unanimous in saying that the Pioneer Elite VSX 59TXI is one of the best receivers available today. Being an upgrade of the equally-praised A/V receiver VSX 49TX, the 59TXI offers even more capabilities that would surely delight audiophiles everywhere. The market price is $4500, a bit pricey compared to most run-of-the-mill products, but the manufacturer promises an unrivaled sound quality and digital output.

The Elite VSX 59TXI combines the right qualities that make a receiver truly upscale. Its internal components consist of a copper chassis that houses digital, analog, and power-amp sectors. These sections have been well-covered to avoid intermittent interference that could dramatically reduce the sound quality. But even with this shielding, this item guarantees that the signal is transmitted in the shortest way possible.

There is also the video conversion which transforms S-video codes into accessible monitor output. This strengthens the connection between the receiver and the monitor. If you're looking for 480p output, you won't find it here. But this is not necessarily a bad thing since there are other ways of deinterlacing the digital output into the receiver.

On the outside, the 59TXI closely resembles the 49TX. You can only tell them apart by the gold plating under the display. There's separate lines for alphanumeric characters that signifies volume control, audio settings, and input. Other indicators include speaker adjustment and the kind of audio signal transmitted. These indicators may look a bit small but they can be easily read even from a few feet away.

At the side you will see standard knobs for listening mode, volume control, and input option. Slightly hidden under the display is an elaborate panel that contains L/R analog control, optical audio, headphone control, and a host of other secondary controls. When you flip down the panel, all of these are hidden to reveal a minimalist yet elegant design.

You can look for bargains and discounts online to save considerable amount when purchasing this device. You would be surprised by how much the retailers are willing to cut the price. This receiver won't come out of style soon, o if you prefer to buy it later, you can acquire it for a whole lot less than the original price