GENERAL | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
Series | Elite | Elite |
Model | SC-79 | SC-89 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA | USA |
Release Year | 2013 | 2014 |
Predecessor | Pioneer SC-68 | Pioneer SC-79 |
Successor | Pioneer SC-89 | Pioneer SC-99 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Channels | 9.2 | 9.2 |
Power Output | 150 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier Design | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) |
THX™ Certification | Ultra2 Plus | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Bi-amp Capability | Front, Center, Surround, SP-B | Front, Center, Surround, SP-B |
AUDIO FEATURES | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016+ES9016) |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 9.1 | 9.2 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | up to with firmware update | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | PLIIz |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | ||
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:X | Neo:X |
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 5.6Mhz | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, 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 | 192kHz/32-bit | 192kHz/32-bit |
Jitter Reduction | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) |
Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | Multi-Channel |
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | via Dialog Enhancement |
Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) |
Sound Retriever AIR | ||
Digital noise Reduction | ||
Tone Control | All Channels | All Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | Advanced Sound Retriever |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit32 Audio Processing | Hi-bit32 Audio Processing |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Surround | ||
Optimum Surround | ||
Advanced Surround | 15 + Headphone Surround | 11 + 1 |
Wide Surround | ||
Front Stage Surround Advance | (Focus/Wide) | (Focus/Wide) |
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) | |
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Advanced MCACC | MCACC Pro |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 6 | 6 |
Reflex Optimizer | ||
Phase Control | ||
Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
Full Band Phase Control | ||
Standing Wave Control | ||
EQ Bands | 9 (Advanced) | 9-Band (Advanced) |
Symmetric EQ | ||
X-Curve | ||
Distance Adjustment | 1/2 Inch | 1/2 Inch |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
VIDEO FEATURES | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
HDBaseT Compatible | for MAIN/HDZONE (HDMI Extension via CAT5 Cable) | for MAIN/HDZONE (HDMI Extension via CAT5 Cable) |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 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 (4:4:4 24-bit) 4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit) 4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/30p | up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | Component****, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p (1125p) | 1080p (1125p) |
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 | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level |
Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) |
Bluetooth | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
MHL Input | Android MHL 3D/Full-HD/Charge | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) |
DLNA 1.5 | (DMR) | |
AirPlay | AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB | iPod and iPhone via front USB |
Remote App | iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android) | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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HDMI Inputs | 9 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) |
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | 1 |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 5 | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 11.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | 2 |
Composite Video Outputs | 2 | 2 |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Component Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
PC In | ||
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite Video | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
adapterport |
ZONES | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Number of Zones | 4 | 4 |
Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | 2, 3 and HDZone |
Zone 2 Outs | Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer | RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer |
Zone 3 Outs | Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | HDMI |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | HDZone | |
HDMI Speaker B Link | ||
AV Navigator | Built-in | Built-in |
PC Set-Up | With Remote Maintenance | |
IP Control | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone | |
FL Dimmer | ||
Function Rename | ||
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) |
RADIO | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 63 | 63 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | vTuner | vTuner |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Chassis | Insulated Dual Chassis | |
Front Panel | Aluminum (Hairline) | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | ||
Construction | Advanced Direct Construction | Advanced Direct Construction |
Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
3D Space Frame Construction | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
Transformer Stabilizer | ||
Power Consumption | 370 W | 370 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power Standby |
PHYSICAL | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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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 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8" |
Weight | 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs) | 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Pioneer SC-79 | Pioneer SC-89 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 150 W (0.08% THD) | 140 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 200 W (1.0% THD) | 200 W (1.0% THD) |
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | 255 W (1.0% THD) | 255 W (1.0% THD) |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 850 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 850 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) |
THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω) | 0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 400 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 400 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 5 mV/47 kΩ | 5 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 103 dB | 103 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
USB DAC Terminal | USB2.0 (Type B) | USB2.0 (Type B) |
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) |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Terminal | 5 V, 600 mA | |
HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | 19-pin (not DVI) |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | 5 V, 55 mA |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | 5 V, 900 mA |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
Warranty | 2 Years Parts & Labor | 2 Years Parts & Labor |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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