High quality, THX Select certified, the VSX-AX3 is a powerful A/V receiver, built according to Pioneer's Advanced Multi-channel Stereophonic Philosophy. This means that this amp's design adapts certain AIR Studios' professional sound engineering principles to the home environment. Besides AIR Studios fine-tuning, the VSX-AX3 features the Pioneer exclusive Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET circuitry, ensuring a stable sound image and strong drivability for all 7 channels — each with a power output of 100 W. And with the Automatic Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration(MCACC) system with microphone, it will seem like one of the professionals from AIR Studios is adjusting the sound in your living room.
The VSA-AX3's advanced 3-D Space frame construction, designed to enhance high fidelity audio, includes an isolated chamber construction as well as direct construction for optimal energy and signal flow. With the 192 kHz/24-bit DAC, you are ensured of a perfect signal conversion. The
VSA-AX3 is compatible with the latest surround sound formats, such as DTS 96/24, THX Surround EX/Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES Discrete, DTS NEO:6 and Pro Logic II. Surround sound modes are plentiful, including Virtual Surround Back for an even more impressive sound experience without having to add more speakers, while the courteous Midnight Listening mode stands for clear sound even at low volumes.

Specifications

Surround Sound Formats	VSX-AX3-S
Dolby Pro Logic II	Yes
DTS	Yes
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Yes
DTS Neo: 6	Yes
DTS 96/24	Yes
Surround Modes	Virtual surround back Advanced Cinema: ACTION, MUSICAL, DRAMA, SCI-FI, MONOFILM, 5-D/7-D THEATER Advanced Concert: CLASSICAL, CHAMBER, JAZZ, ROCK, DANCE
Power Output	VSX-AX3-S
Rated Power Output	100 W + 100 W (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09%, 8 Ohm)
Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE	335 mV / 47 kOhm
Frequency Response: LINE	5 - 100 000 Hz, +0 / -3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN)	92 / 65 dB
Construction	VSX-AX3-S
Symmetrical Power Train Design	Yes
Transformer Stabiliser	Yes
3-D Space Frame	Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D)	420 x 188 x 464 mm
Amplifier Specifications	VSX-AX3-S
Digital Signal Processor	Motorola 150 MIPS 48-bit Processing x 2
D/A Converter	192 kHZ/24-Bit
A/D Converter	96 kHz/24-Bit (2-channel)
Tuner Specifications	VSX-AX3-S
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes
Random Preset Stations	30
Usable Sensitivity (Mono)	15,2 dBf, IHF (1,6 µV / 75 Ohm)
Sensitivity Mono	1,1 µV
Sensitivity Stereo	50 µV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono (DIN)	62 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo (DIN)	58 dB
Stereo Separation at 1 kHz	40 dB
Input & Output connections	VSX-AX3-S
Multi-Channel Input	7.1 ch
Digital Audio Input	5 (assign)
Digital Coaxial Input	2
Digital Optical Input	3 (includes front in)
Digital Audio Output (Optical)	2
RCA Audio/Video Inputs	5 A / 5 AV
Audio/Video Output	2A / 2AV+1V
S-Video Input/Output	5/3 (Includes Front in)
Pre-amp Output	Yes, All (7.1 ch)
A/V Input on Front	Yes
Speaker A/B	Versatile speaker configuration
Speaker Terminals	All Large
Audio Features	VSX-AX3-S
AIR Studio Sound Tuning	Yes
THX Surround EX	Yes
Audio Scaler	Yes
Midnight Listening Mode	Yes
Bass/Treble Tone Controls	Yes
Loudness	Yes
Video Features	VSX-AX3-S
Video Signal Selector	Yes
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)	1 V p-p / 75 Ohm
Remote Control	VSX-AX3-S
Type	Preset & Learning
Multi-Operation (Macro)	Yes
Source Control	DVD, Satellite tuner, MCD, DTV control
Interface	VSX-AX3-S
Function Rename	Yes
Key features	VSX-AX3-S
	Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy
	7 x 100 W Continuous Power Output DIN
	Easy and precise Acoustic Calibration with Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System)
	DTS-96/24, DTS-ES, THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital Ex
	Air Studio's Sound Tuning and THX Select Certification
	Versatile and advanced connectivity for easy operation
	High quality sound reproduction thanks to special constructions
Surround Sound Formats	VSX-AX3-S
Dolby Digital	Yes
Dolby Digital EX	Yes
Dolby Pro Logic	Yes