Denon AVR-X2600H vs Pioneer SC-LX704

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Pioneer SC-LX704
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X2600H
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX704
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X2600H to Pioneer SC-LX704 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X2600H has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-LX704 has 9 channel amplifiers.


      Denon AVR-X2600H Pioneer SC-LX704

      Denon AVR-X2600H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Pioneer SC-LX704 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X2600H and Pioneer SC-LX704 and gave them scores of 88 and 92 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Pioneer SC-LX704

      Amplifier
      88
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      81
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      92

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X2600H and Pioneer SC-LX704.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Pioneer SC-LX704

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Pioneer SC-LX704

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Pioneer SC-LX704

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 95 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X2600H

      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X2600H over Pioneer SC-LX704.

      Denon AVR-X2600H vs Pioneer SC-LX704
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 310 W
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

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      Denon AVC-X3800H
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      Denon AVR-X2700H
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      Pioneer VSX-1131
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      Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX704

      Pioneer SC-LX704
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX704 over Denon AVR-X2600H.

      Denon AVR-X2600H vs Pioneer SC-LX704
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.2
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Jitter Reduction vs PQLS & PQFA
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component**, Composite
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
      USB Input 1 Front for USB memory vs 2 (1 Front)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 6
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 11.2
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      More Powered Zones 2 vs 2 and 3
      Zone 2 Outs Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 2 / 1
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 7
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 185 W (10% THD) vs 250 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 107 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 90 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 vs 4․2

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      Pioneer SC-LX502
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      Pioneer VSX-LX304
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      Pioneer VSX-534
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      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      80 W

      Pioneer SC-LX904
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX504
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Yamaha RX-V1085
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      7.2 channel

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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X2600H Pioneer SC-LX704
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory2 (1 Front)
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X2600H Pioneer SC-LX704
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X2600H and Pioneer SC-LX704 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-LX704 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Pioneer SC-LX704 has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X2600H and 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX704 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X2600H and 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-LX704 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X2600H
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-LX704
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X2600H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer SC-LX704
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Pioneer SC-LX704 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X2600H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer SC-LX704
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X2600H: HDMI, USB
      • Pioneer SC-LX704: HDMI, USB

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