GENERAL | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
Series | Elite | Elite |
Model | VSX-LX301 | VSX-90 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | North America | USA |
Release Year | 2017 | 2015 |
Predecessor | Pioneer VSX-90 | Pioneer VSX-80 |
Successor | Pioneer VSX-LX302 | Pioneer VSX-LX301 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Power Output | 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier Design | Discrete Direct Energy | Discrete Direct Energy |
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Bi-amp Capability | Front |
AUDIO FEATURES | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1 | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | AKM AK4458 | SABRE Premier (ES9006S) |
DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | |
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 |
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 | ||
Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | ||
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-bit24 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 | 10 + 1 Mode |
Wide Surround | ||
Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) | |
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC | MCACC Pro |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 1 | 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 | 0.1 feet | 1/2 Inch |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
VIDEO FEATURES | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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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 24-bit) 4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit) 4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 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 | 480i/576i | 1080p (1125p) |
Stream Smoother | ||
Pure Cinema | ||
Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | 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 | (DMR) | |
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 VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 7 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (simultaneous) | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | ||
Optical Inputs | 2 | 1 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
RCA Line Inputs | 6 (1 front) | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | ||
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Outputs | 1 | |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Component Video Outputs | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
PC In | ||
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
adapterport |
ZONES | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Number of Zones | 2 | 3 |
Powered Zones | 2 | 2 and HDZone |
Zone 2 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | HDMI | |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) | 1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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On-Screen Display | Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) |
GUI Languages | 7 | |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | HDZone | |
AV Navigator | Built-in | |
IP Control | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/Front Height/Top/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B Speaker | Surround Back / Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone |
FL Dimmer | ||
Function Rename | ||
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) |
RADIO | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 63 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn | vTuner |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Front Panel | Brushed | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | ||
Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
3D Space Frame Construction | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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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 | 580 W | 550 W |
No Sound Power | 65 W | |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power Standby | ||
Auto Power off |
PHYSICAL | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16" | 435 mm x 168 mm x 363 mm 17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16" |
Weight | 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs) | 9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Pioneer VSX-LX301 | Pioneer VSX-90 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.08% THD) | 100 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 170 W (0.9% THD) | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 240 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 120 W | |
THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) | |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Unbalanced) | 315 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 330 Ω | |
Rated Headphone Power Output | 90 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 106 dB | 101 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB | |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 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 (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 | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | Dual band 2.4 GHz, 5 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 | |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 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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