September 2011 - Pioneer - Network Ready - 7.1 Channel - 110 watts per channel - Upscaling - 103 dB S/N - Dolby TrueHD - DTS-HD Master Audio - Dolby Digital Plus - With Automatic Sound Calibration Only the technologically advanced receivers can immerse you in the audio experience so realistically, you believe you're there. Such is the capability of the Elite VSX-53, exceeding even the high expectations with the true, realistic audio fidelity for your home entertainment system. Its state-of-the-art performance and specifications are the result of uncompromising standards of engineering, manufacturing and testing. With the VSX-53, your entertainment experience is simply unrivaled.