GENERAL | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
Series | Elite | Elite |
Model | SC-LX801 | SC-97 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | Asia | North America |
Release Year | 2017 | 2015 |
Predecessor | Pioneer SC-97 | Pioneer SC-87 |
Successor | Pioneer SC-LX801 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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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 |
AUDIO FEATURES | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1 | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S) | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S) |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 11.2 |
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 | up to with firmware update | |
DTS Neural:X | with firmware update | |
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:X (before firmware update) | |
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, Dolby TrueHD | MP3, WMA, 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 | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD | 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 | ||
Jitter Reduction | PQLS & PQFA | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) |
Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | via Dialog Enhancement |
Sound Retriever | Advanced | 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 | |
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) | |
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) | |
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC Pro | MCACC Pro |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 3 | 6 |
Reflex Optimizer | ||
Phase Control | ||
Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
Full Band Phase Control | ||
Standing Wave Control | ||
EQ Bands | 9-Band | 9-Band (Advanced) |
Symmetric EQ | ||
X-Curve | ||
Distance Adjustment | 0.5 feet | 1/2 Inch |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
VIDEO FEATURES | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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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/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****, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080i | 1080i (1125i) |
Stream Smoother | ||
Pure Cinema | ||
Video Parameter Adjustments | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level | |
Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
MHL Input | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) | |
DLNA 1.5 | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) | 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-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | ||
Optical Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 6 | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 | |
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 13.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Outputs | 2 | |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Component Video Outputs | 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-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Number of Zones | 3 | 4 |
Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | 2, 3 and HDZone |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) | 2 (assignable) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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On-Screen Display | Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) |
GUI Languages | 9 | |
HDMI Speaker B Link | ||
AV Navigator | Built-in | |
IP Control | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3 | 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) |
RADIO | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM with RDS | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 63 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn | vTuner |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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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-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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Power Supply | AC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
Transformer Stabilizer | ||
Power Consumption | 320 W | 370 W |
No Sound Power | 90 W | |
Standby Power | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power Standby | ||
Auto Power off |
PHYSICAL | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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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 17-1/3" | 435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8" |
Weight | 18.1 kg (39.9 lbs) | 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Pioneer SC-LX801 | Pioneer SC-97 |
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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) | 190 W (1.0% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 200 W (1% THD) | |
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | 255 W (1.0% THD) | 240 W (1.0% THD) |
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 280 W (1% THD) | |
Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 340 W (10% THD) | |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) |
THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W) | 0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/82 kΩ | 400 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 5 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1 V/470 kΩ | |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 43 Ω | |
Rated Headphone Power Output | 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 108 dB | 103 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 90 dB | |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 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 PB/PR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/PR) 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 | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 4․1 + LE | 2․1 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | 5 V, 55 mA |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
Warranty | 3 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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