Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Pioneer SC-68

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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • USB DAC
      • THX™Ultra2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-68
      4. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      5. Amplifier
      6. Speaker Configurations
      7. Immersive Audio Formats
      8. HDMI
      9. Inputs and Outputs
      10. Evaluations
      11. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer SC-1522-K to Pioneer SC-68 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. Both receivers have 9 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-1522-K's being less powerful.


      Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68

      Pioneer SC-1522-K was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Pioneer SC-68 was introduced in 2012 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-1522-K and Pioneer SC-68 and gave them scores of 79 and 83 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.

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Pioneer SC-68

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      96
      Audio Features
      76
      Audio Features
      78
      Video Features
      54
      Video Features
      63
      Connectivity
      84
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      88
      Zones
      96
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      79
      OVERALL
      83

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer SC-1522-K and Pioneer SC-68.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Pioneer SC-68

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   USB DAC
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Pioneer SC-68

      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Pioneer SC-68

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-68

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-68 over Pioneer SC-1522-K.

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      Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Pioneer SC-68
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus vs Ultra2 Plus
      Bi-amp capability Front Channel vs Front / Center / Surround / B-Speaker
      Air Studios Monitor Certification vs
      Network Audio Formats WAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC vs LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
      Music Playback via USB WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV/FLAC vs WAV/FLAC/DSD
      USB DAC vs (Rear Panel B-Type)
      Auto Phase Control Plus vs
      Precision Distance vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/30p
      Stream Smoother vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Zones 3 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2 and 3
      Zone 2 Outs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer vs Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
      Zone 3 Outs RCA Pre/Line Out vs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
      On-Screen Display GUI vs GUI with Album Art
      IP Control for CI vs
      3D Space Frame Construction vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 330 W vs 370 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 130 W (0.08% THD) vs 140 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (1.0% THD) vs 190 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) 210 W (1.0% THD) vs 250 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) 720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) vs 810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      Higher Rated Lineout Level 380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) vs 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 103 dB
      Longer Warranty 1 Year vs 2 Years

      4. 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 Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        High Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Ultra2 Plus
        Channel Processing9.19.1
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs23
        Ethernet
        Zones34
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/30p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      5. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-1522-K features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-68 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ certification

        Pioneer SC-1522-K is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

        Pioneer SC-68 is THX™ Ultra2 Plus certified. This means that it brings the cinematic experience to large home theaters, 3,000 cubic feet (85 cubic meters) in size, with a viewing distance of 12 feet (4 meters) or greater from the screen.



        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3Class D3
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Ultra2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front ChannelFront / Center / Surround / B-Speaker

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        6. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-1522-K's and Pioneer SC-68's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-68: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: 9.2.
        • Pioneer SC-68: 9.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-1522-K is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer SC-68 is able to bi-amp up to 4 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.

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        7. HDMI

        Pioneer SC-1522-K comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Pioneer SC-68 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone4.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer SC-1522-K: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-68: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • 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.


        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        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 1080pup to 4K/30p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)

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        8. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-68 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Pioneer SC-68 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-1522-K and Pioneer SC-68 have 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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, both receivers have 9 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-68
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Pioneer SC-68
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • 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. Both receivers support up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-68
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Pioneer SC-68: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs11
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs55
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs23
        Component Video Outputs11

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        9. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-1522-K and Pioneer SC-68 and gave them scores of 79 and 83 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.


        Pioneer SC-1522-K

        Pioneer SC-68

        OVERALL
        79
        OVERALL
        83

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        •   THX™ Certification

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        76
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        GOOD
        78
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        •   USB DAC

        Video Features

        POOR
        54
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        AVERAGE
        63
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        84
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        10. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelSC-1522-KSC-68
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA
        Release Year20122012
        SuccessorPioneer SC-1523-K Pioneer SC-79
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3Class D3
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Ultra2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front ChannelFront / Center / Surround / B-Speaker
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus x 2TI Aureus x 2
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing9.19.1
        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 PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X 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
        Network Audio FormatsWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLACLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLACWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, 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 USBWAV/FLACWAV/FLAC/DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC (Rear Panel B-Type)
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-ChannelMulti-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 (96 kHz) Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz 192 kHz
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15+1 Modes15 + Headphone Surround
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide) (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / WideSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory66
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band9
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 inch1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        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 1080pup to 4K/30p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)1080p (1125p)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsHD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black levelAdvanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) 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 Front Front
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USBiPod/iPhone/iPad
        Remote AppiControlAV2012iControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs11
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs55
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs23
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Number of Zones34
        Powered Zones 2 and 3 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferComponent Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, Zone 4)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 12 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        On-Screen DisplayGUIGUI with Album Art
        Multi-Zone On-Screen DisplayZone 2 Text (Z2 & Z3)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode (Front Off, Front & Center Off)
        Versatile Speaker Configuration7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width10 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Dront Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote Controllerlearning remote controlLearning
        RADIO Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6363
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        ChassisInsulated Dual ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelBrushed AluminumAluminum (Hairline)
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum Chassis
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption330 W370 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"
        Weight15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)17.8 kg (39.2 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer SC-68
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)190 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)250 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB103 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz
        USB DAC TerminalUSB2.0 (Type B)
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        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 Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty1 Year2 Years

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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