We must the Pioneer VSX-520 for nearly a week call our own. The connections are to use all practical, especially with regard to the HDMI ports in terms of transport of video and audio signals, which, unfortunately, not every entry-level device (not everywhere HDMI is described, including HDMI in it!). The sound quality is impeccable. The operation is easy, especially for beginners, also thanks to a good manual. The tuner is receiving from her a little weak on the chest. Otherwise there is nothing wrong. For the value for money there is of me a "one asterisked" Each prospective buyers is basically strongly advise the user manual of a device request to study beforehand to afterward not to experience unpleasant surprises! I do not write from my own painful experience but fortunately in terms of this unit!