Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Yamaha RX-A3070

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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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
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 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 Pioneer SC-1522-K
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3070
      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 Pioneer SC-1522-K to Yamaha RX-A3070 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 Yamaha RX-A3070

      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.

      Yamaha RX-A3070 was introduced in 2017 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 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 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-1522-K and Yamaha RX-A3070 and gave them scores of 79 and 93 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

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      96
      Audio Features
      76
      Audio Features
      88
      Video Features
      54
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      84
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      88
      Zones
      96
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      94
      OVERALL
      79
      OVERALL
      93

      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 Yamaha RX-A3070.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      •   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 - 150 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   XLR Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      •   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 Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Yamaha RX-A3070

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

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-1522-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-1522-K over Yamaha RX-A3070.

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      Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Yamaha RX-A3070
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) vs 1080i
      MHL Input 1 Front vs
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More Optical Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 4
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Speaker A/B vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 1 / 1
      PreAmp Mode vs
      More Presets 63 vs 40
      Pandora vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 531 kHz - 1611 kHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3070

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3070 over Pioneer SC-1522-K.

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      Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Yamaha RX-A3070
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 11.2
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Network Audio Formats WAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USB WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV/FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 8 (1 front)
      XLR Line Inputs vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio
      More Zones 3 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 Outs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer vs HDMI, RCA Preout
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      Bigger Power Supply 330 W vs 490 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 130 W (0.08% THD) vs 165 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 110 dB
      Longer Warranty 1 Year vs 3 Years

      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 Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        High Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing9.111.2
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, portable audio player
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones34
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070

      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 Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3070 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ Select™2 Plus 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.

        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-1522-K's and Yamaha RX-A3070's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: Not supported.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: 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:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: Not supported.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: 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:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: 5.2, 7.2 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.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: Does not support.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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

        Yamaha RX-A3070 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Yamaha RX-A3070 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

        Yamaha RX-A3070 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-A3070 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.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Both models have DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X 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

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        9. HDMI

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

        Yamaha RX-A3070 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer SC-1522-K: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A3070: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer SC-1522-K: It can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3070: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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.
        • 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 Yamaha RX-A3070 only).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Pioneer SC-1522-K is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A3070 is HDCP 2.3 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)

        Pioneer SC-1522-K does not support HDR.

        Yamaha RX-A3070 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. 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.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Yamaha RX-A3070 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        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 1080pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3070 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-1522-K and Yamaha RX-A3070 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, Yamaha RX-A3070 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • XLR Inputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Yamaha RX-A3070. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-1522-K and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3070 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-1522-K.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-1522-K and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3070 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:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/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.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070
          Inputs:           4   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.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs58 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs1
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-1522-K and Yamaha RX-A3070 and gave them scores of 79 and 93 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

        Yamaha RX-A3070

        OVERALL
        79
        OVERALL
        93

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 150 W

        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
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   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

        POOR
        54
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   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
        91
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   XLR Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelSC-1522-KRX-A3070
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAKorea
        Release Year20122017
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A3060
        SuccessorPioneer SC-1523-K Yamaha RX-A3080
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus x 2
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ES9026PRO (for main 7 channels)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing9.111.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X 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 FormatsWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLACMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLACApple 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
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement no presence speakers required
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever including enhancer for Bluetooth®
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing up to 96/24
        Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz
        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 with Video On mode
        CINEMA DSP HD3
        DSP Programs24
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15+1 Modes
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide including surround back
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        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 1080pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 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 Resolution1080p (1125p)1080i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsHD 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 Yamaha RX-A3070
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input 1 Front
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote AppiControlAV2012 (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs58 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs1
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Analog Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Number of Zones34
        Powered Zones 2 and 3Zone 2 / 3
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferHDMI, RCA Preout
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Preout
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        On-Screen DisplayGUIGraphical User Interface
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        Multi-Zone On-Screen DisplayZone 2 Text
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker Configuration7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote Controllerlearning remote control (Preset)
        RADIO Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6340
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelBrushed Aluminum
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum Chassis
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption330 W490 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        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 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm)
        Weight15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-1522-K Yamaha RX-A3070
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)185 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)230 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)165 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)230 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)410 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)295 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)175 W
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 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/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)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz531 kHz - 1611 kHz
        Warranty1 Year3 Years

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

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