| GENERAL | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
| Series | Elite | Elite |
| Model | SC-99 | SC-89 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | USA |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Predecessor | Pioneer SC-89 | Pioneer SC-79 |
| Successor | Pioneer SC-LX901 | Pioneer SC-99 |
| AMPLIFIER | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 140 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 | ||
| 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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | Texas Instruments Aureus |
| DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S) | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016+ES9016) |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/32 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 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 | |
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| Surround EX | ||
| DTS:X | up to with firmware update | |
| DTS Neural:X | with firmware update | |
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | Neo:X (before firmware update) | 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 | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | 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 | 11 + 1 | 11 + 1 |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | (Focus/Wide) | (Focus/Wide) |
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) |
| Virtual Depth | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC Pro | 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-Band (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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | 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/60p (4:4:4) | 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/60p (4:4:4) | 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 | 1080i (1125i) | 1080p (1125p) |
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | 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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | |
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | 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 | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) |
| DLNA 1.5 | (DMR) | |
| AirPlay | AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod and iPhone via front USB | iPod and iPhone via front USB |
| Remote App | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 8 (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) | |
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Composite Video Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 4 | 4 |
| Powered Zones | 2, 3 and HDZone | 2, 3 and HDZone |
| Zone 2 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer |
| Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
| Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | HDMI |
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 2 (assignable) | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone | 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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 63 | 63 |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | vTuner | vTuner |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer SC-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Brushed | 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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-99 | Pioneer SC-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 140 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 | 5.6 MHz, 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/PR) 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 Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal | 5 V, 600 mA | |
| Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| 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 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 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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