Pioneer SC-77 vs Pioneer SC-67

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-77
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-67
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer SC-77 to Pioneer SC-67 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 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Pioneer SC-77 Pioneer SC-67

      Pioneer SC-77 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p video signal.

      Pioneer SC-67 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Ultra2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-77 and Pioneer SC-67 and gave them scores of 84 and 83 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-77

      Pioneer SC-67

      Amplifier
      96
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      77
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      63
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      87
      Zones
      95
      Zones
      96
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      84
      OVERALL
      83

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer SC-77 and Pioneer SC-67.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-77

      Pioneer SC-67

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-77

      Pioneer SC-67

      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-77

      Pioneer SC-67

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      Advantage of Pioneer SC-77

      Pioneer SC-77
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-77 over Pioneer SC-67.

      Pioneer SC-77 vs Pioneer SC-67
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus vs Select™2 Plus
      Music Playback via USB AIFF/WAV/Apple Lossless/FLAC/MP3/WMA/AAC/DSD 5.6Mhz vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV/FLAC/DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      Precision Distance vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p vs up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
      More Component Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      Spotify vs
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 190 W (1.0% THD) vs 180 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) 240 W (1.0% THD) vs 230 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) 810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) vs 770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz

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      Yamaha RX-V483
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      Advantage of Pioneer SC-67

      Pioneer SC-67
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-67 over Pioneer SC-77.

      Pioneer SC-77 vs Pioneer SC-67
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      5.1 channel

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Pioneer SC-68
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

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      9.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVR-X6700H
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

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      9.2 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

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      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-77 Pioneer SC-67
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus Select™2 Plus
        Channel Processing9.19.1
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        Many HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs33
        Ethernet
        Zones44
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-77 Pioneer SC-67
        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 Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/30p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-77 and Pioneer SC-67 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-77 and Pioneer SC-67 have 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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 9 channel processing but have only 9 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 both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
      • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Pioneer SC-77
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-67
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Pioneer SC-77
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 2.
      • Pioneer SC-67
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 2.
      • 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. Both receivers support up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Pioneer SC-77
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 2.
      • Pioneer SC-67
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer SC-77: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
      • Pioneer SC-67: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

      Pioneer SC-77

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      Pioneer SC-67

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