Pioneer SC-72 vs Sony STR-DN1070

       
       

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer SC-72 to Sony STR-DN1070 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-72's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070

      Pioneer SC-72 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p video signal.

      Sony STR-DN1070 was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.


      We evaluated Pioneer SC-72 and Sony STR-DN1070 and gave them scores of 81 and 76 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.

      Pioneer SC-72

      Sony STR-DN1070

      Amplifier
      90
      Amplifier
      69
      Audio Features
      75
      Audio Features
      71
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      84
      Connectivity
      83
      Connectivity
      80
      Zones
      94
      Zones
      88
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      66
      OVERALL
      81
      OVERALL
      76

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer SC-72 and Sony STR-DN1070.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-72

      Sony STR-DN1070

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-72

      Sony STR-DN1070

      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-72

      Sony STR-DN1070

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-72

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-72 over Sony STR-DN1070.

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      Pioneer SC-72 vs Sony STR-DN1070
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite vs
      MHL Input 1 (Front) vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6 (1 front)
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 9.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs HDMI, USB
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 4 vs 3
      Zone 3 Outs RCA Pre/Line Out vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) vs 0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 1 / 1
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM with RDS
      More Presets 63 vs 30 (30/-)
      Pandora vs
      Bigger Power Supply 290 W vs 240 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (1.0% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DN1070

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DN1070 over Pioneer SC-72.

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      Pioneer SC-72 vs Sony STR-DN1070
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC, LDAC
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Zone 2 Outs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz

      5. 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 Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced D.C.A.C.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC, LDAC
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Ethernet
        Zones43
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070

      7 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-72 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DN1070 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).



        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-72's and Sony STR-DN1070's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer SC-72: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1070: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
        • Pioneer SC-72: 7.2.
        • Sony STR-DN1070: Does not support.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

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        8. HDMI

        Pioneer SC-72 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        Sony STR-DN1070 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-72: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-DN1070: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-72: It can upscale up to 4K/30p from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-72 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Sony STR-DN1070 only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Pioneer SC-72 does not support HDR.

        Sony STR-DN1070 supports HDR10 High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-72 has 9.2 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-72 and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DN1070 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-72.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-72 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DN1070 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:
        • Pioneer SC-72
          Inputs:
          8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-DN1070
          Inputs:
          6 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-72
          Inputs:
          5   Outputs: 2.
        • Sony STR-DN1070
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.
        • 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.
        • Pioneer SC-72 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-72
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-DN1070
          Inputs:
          0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-72: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Sony STR-DN1070: HDMI, USB

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        Sony STR-DN1070

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-72 and Sony STR-DN1070 and gave them scores of 81 and 76 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Pioneer SC-72

        Sony STR-DN1070

        OVERALL
        81
        OVERALL
        76

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        75
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        GOOD
        71
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        AVERAGE
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        84
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        83
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        GOOD
        80
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   4 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        BrandPioneerSony
        SeriesElite
        ModelSC-72STR-DN1070
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAEurope
        Release Year20132016
        PredecessorPioneer SC-63
        SuccessorPioneer SC-82 Sony STR-DN1080
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing DSEE HX
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15 + Headphone Surround
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC, LDAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input1 (Front)
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Number of Zones43
        Powered Zones 2 and 3 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)0
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages3
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator Built-in
        PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationBi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
        RADIO Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Presets6330 (30/-)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals99
        Large Speaker Terminals99
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption290 W240 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.4 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
        430 mm x 172 mm x 329.4 mm
        17" x 6-7/8" x 13"
        Weight14.5 kg (32.0 lbs)10.5 kg (23 lbs. 3 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-72 Sony STR-DN1070
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive660 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty2 Years Parts & Labor2 Years

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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