Pioneer SC-LX501 vs Yamaha RX-V585

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      BrandPioneerYamaha
      SeriesElite
      ModelSC-LX501RX-V585
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA
      Release Year20172018
      PredecessorPioneer SC-91 Yamaha RX-V583
      SuccessorPioneer SC-LX502
      AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 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
      AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
      Surround:AI™
      DACAKM AK4458Burr-Brown DAC x 4
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 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
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 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
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHDApple 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
      Jitter Reduction
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      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
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround11 + 1
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands9-Band
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      YPAO Volume
      VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.3
      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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs44 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs23
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      adapterport
      ZONES Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Number of Zones21
      Powered Zones2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      On-Screen DisplayIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) color OSD
      GUI Languages7
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Front Height/Top/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B Speaker
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      RADIO Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals97
      Large Speaker Terminals97
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption250 W260 W
      No Sound Power60 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 395 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-9/16"
      435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 15.5" x 9"
      Weight11.8 kg (26.0 lbs)8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)
      Weight of Package21 lbs
      SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-LX501 Yamaha RX-V585
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.08% THD)95 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (1.0% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)180 W (1% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)145 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)200 W (1.0% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)220 W (1% THD)
      Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)320 W (10% THD)
      Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)190 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)170 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)140 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W
      THD0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      Rated Headphone Power Output57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component B/R)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty3 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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