Pioneer Outs A Pair Of iPhone Enabled AV Receivers [Pioneer VSK-820-K and VSK-520-K AV Receivers Feature Further iPhone Integration]

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Pioneer has released a new pair of AV receivers that integrate with Apple mobile products for wireless audio streaming and wired control of the Pioneer units.  The Pioneer VSK-820-K and VSK-520-K AV receivers have been feature-optimized to the iPhone, iPod and iPad products, as well as any A2DP device.

The new Pioneer VSK-820-K and VSK-520-K AV Receivers will connect with Apple mobile devices in two ways.  First, they can receive music streamed wirelessly from an iPod, iPad or iPhone via a Bluetooth connection, giving users the ability to use their mobile library as a sound source.  Second, via a wired USB connection, the new Pioneer AV receivers can be fully controlled by an iPhone or other device.  Beyond the Apple-optimized functionality, the new Pioneer receivers feature HDMI 1.4 connectivity and 110W of power across 5 surround channels.  The Pioneer VSK-820-K is a slight upgrade over the VSK-520-K, adding full-size USB and RCA front jacks, an extra HDMI input and support for Sirius Satellite Radio.

These new Pioneer AV receivers will begin shipping in late March / early April.  The Pioneer VSK-820-K will sell for $299, and the ligher VSK-520-K receiver will be available for $229.