| GENERAL | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pioneer | Yamaha |
| Series | Elite | Aventage |
| Model | SC-75 | RX-A2040 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Predecessor | Pioneer SC-65 | Yamaha RX-A2030 |
| Successor | Pioneer SC-85 | Yamaha RX-A2050 |
| AMPLIFIER | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| Amplifier Design | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) | |
| THX™ Certification | Select™2 Plus | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | Front |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | |
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra | ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006 x 2) |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.4 | |
| 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 | ||
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Music Playback via USB | AIFF/WAV/Apple Lossless/FLAC/MP3/WMA/AAC/DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC |
| 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 USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) | Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry |
| Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | no presence speakers required |
| Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | ||
| Digital noise Reduction | ||
| Tone Control | All Channels | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit32 Audio Processing | |
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | ||
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Straight Decoding Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | with Video On mode | |
| CINEMA DSP | 3D | |
| DSP Programs | 23 | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | ||
| Auto Surround | ||
| Optimum Surround | ||
| Advanced Surround | 15 + Headphone Surround | |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | (Focus/Wide) | |
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | ||
| Virtual Depth | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Advanced MCACC | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) |
| Manual MCACC | ||
| MCACC Memory | 6 | |
| Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
| Full Band Phase Control | ||
| Standing Wave Control | ||
| EQ Bands | 9 (Advanced) | |
| Symmetric EQ | ||
| X-Curve | ||
| Distance Adjustment | 1/2 Inch | |
| Precision Distance | ||
| Polarity Check | ||
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | ||
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 31 Hz |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
| 3-D Ready | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/30p | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/30p | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | Component****, Composite |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p (1125p) | 1080p |
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level | |
| Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
| Super Resolution | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | with Wireless Direct |
| Bluetooth | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) | via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | Android MHL 3D/Full-HD/Charge | |
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB | iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB |
| Remote App | iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android) | (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 9 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4) |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 Front | iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player |
| USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) | (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) |
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| Optical Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 5 | 9 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | 5 (1 front) |
| Composite Video Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite Video | HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| dockport | ||
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 4 | 4 |
| Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | Zone 2 / 3 |
| Zone 2 Outs | Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer | HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out |
| Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | Component, Composite, Line out |
| Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | HDMI |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI | |
| Zone GUI | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) | (2) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) | Graphical user interface |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (12 sets) | |
| Web Control | ||
| Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | ||
| HDMI Speaker B Link | ||
| AV Navigator | Built-in | |
| PC Set-Up | With Remote Maintenance | |
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | ||
| FL Dimmer | ||
| Function Rename | ||
| Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) | (preset) |
| RADIO | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 63 | 40 |
| Digital Radio | HD Radio | |
| Internet Radio | vTuner | vTuner |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Insulated Dual Chassis | |
| Front Panel | Aluminum (Hairline) | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Construction | Advanced Direct Construction | |
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| 3D Space Frame Construction | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
| Transformer Stabilizer | ||
| Power Consumption | 330 W | 490 W |
| Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby |
| PHYSICAL | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| 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" | 435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 252 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-7/8" x 18-5/8") |
| Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) | 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Pioneer SC-75 | Yamaha RX-A2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (0.06% THD) | |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 135 W (0.08% THD) | 155 W (0.9% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 175 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 220 W (10% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 175 W (1.0% THD) | |
| Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | 220 W (1.0% THD) | |
| Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 220 W (0.9% THD, Front) | |
| Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 405 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 285 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 165 W | |
| THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω) | 0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω) |
| THD (Phono) | 0.02% (Phono to AV OUT) | |
| Damping Factor | 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 390 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 60 mV | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ | |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT) |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 101 dB | 110 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 95 dB | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz) | |
| Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/60 dB | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 75 dB/60 dB | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 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 (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component) | |
| Video S/N Ratio | 60 dB | |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
| HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
| HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | |
| HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | 5 V, 1 A |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | |
| FM S/N Ratio | HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB | |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz | 530 MHz - 1710 MHz |
| Warranty | 2 Years Parts & Labor | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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