Denon AVR-S540BT vs Pioneer SC-LX801

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      Pioneer SC-LX801
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S540BT
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX801
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-S540BT to Pioneer SC-LX801 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-S540BT has 5 channel and the Pioneer SC-LX801 has 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-S540BT's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801

      Denon AVR-S540BT was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Pioneer SC-LX801 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-S540BT and Pioneer SC-LX801 and gave them scores of 70 and 91 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      93
      Audio Features
      58
      Audio Features
      89
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      93
      Connectivity
      64
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      61
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      91

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-S540BT and Pioneer SC-LX801.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      •   5 HDMI Inputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S540BT

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S540BT over Pioneer SC-LX801.

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      Denon AVR-S540BT vs Pioneer SC-LX801
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      HLG vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX801

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX801 over Denon AVR-S540BT.

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      Denon AVR-S540BT vs Pioneer SC-LX801
      More Channels 5.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 11.2
      Air Studios Monitor Certification vs
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 96 kHz vs 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      Jitter Reduction vs PQLS & PQFA
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      Pure Direct Mode vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component**, Composite
      Wi-Fi vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 5 vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 6
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 11.2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 1 vs 3
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 2 / 1
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 9
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      Internet Radio vs TuneIn
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 310 W vs 320 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.7% THD) vs 200 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 108 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 4․1 + LE

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801

      5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-S540BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      9 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer SC-LX801 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design (Direct Energy HD). It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Channels5.29.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-S540BT's and Pioneer SC-LX801's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-LX801 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer SC-LX801 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer SC-LX801 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer SC-LX801 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-LX801 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-S540BT comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer SC-LX801 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-LX801: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI sources.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Denon AVR-S540BT supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Pioneer SC-LX801 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-LX801 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-LX801 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Pioneer SC-LX801 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S540BT and 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX801 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-S540BT and 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-LX801 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-S540BT: USB
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        HDMI Inputs58 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs26
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-S540BT and Pioneer SC-LX801 and gave them scores of 70 and 91 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Denon AVR-S540BT

        Pioneer SC-LX801

        OVERALL
        70
        OVERALL
        91

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W
        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        58
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        64
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   5 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        61
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        BrandDenonPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelAVR-S540BTSC-LX801
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAAsia
        Release Year20182017
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S530BT Pioneer SC-97
        SuccessorDenon AVR-S570BT
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Channels5.29.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
        DACESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.111.2
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES 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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction PQLS & PQFA
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround11 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro
        Audyssey App Support
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory3
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.5 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon Kindle iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        HDMI Inputs58 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs26
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSBHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Number of Zones13
        Powered Zones2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 02 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        On-Screen DisplayIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
        GUI Languages39
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3
        Display 1 line
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerRC-1216
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Front Panelnot MetalBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals511
        Large Speaker Terminals11
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption310 W320 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W90 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.2 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm
        17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-1/3"
        Weight7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer SC-LX801
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)70 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.7% THD)200 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (1% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)140 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)255 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 Drive770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/82 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 kΩ
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 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)98 dB108 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 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 PB/PR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR4․1 + LE
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 Years3 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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