More commonly known for its popular plasma TVs in recent years, Japanese brand Pioneer was, in fact, an established player in the A/V industry. The company was particularly instrumental in the optical disc players business with a strong lineup dating back to the late 1970s. Some of these key products included the world's first DVD recorder, CD/LD player and unique CD/LD/DVD combo equivalent. These components aside, it has also been deeply involved in A/V receiver (AVR) design and developments. In this preview, we will be taking a closer look at its current high-end offering, the future-proof VSX-LX70. ...

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