Previously if you wanted an AirPlay-compatible audio receiver, you would need to purchase a Denon, Marantz, B&W, JBL, or iHome sound system. Pioneer has announced a new sound system, the VSX-1021, that introduces AirPlay streaming support to their upcoming line of new sound systems.
As AirPlay grows, it will become a commonplace feature in many systems - exactly as Apple would desire. It isn't a bad thing, though, because it will hopefully make cheaper options more available, not to knock the high end systems.
