Pioneer SC-61 vs Yamaha RX-A6A

      Pioneer SC-61

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K 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-61
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A
      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-61 to Yamaha RX-A6A 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 Pioneer SC-61 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A6A has 9 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-61's being less powerful.


      Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A

      Pioneer SC-61 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A6A was introduced in 2021. 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, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-61 and Yamaha RX-A6A and gave them scores of 77 and 94 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-61

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Amplifier
      90
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      73
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      54
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      82
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      91
      Zones
      95
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      94

      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-61 and Yamaha RX-A6A.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-61

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   7 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
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   XLR Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   XLR Pre-outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-61

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      •   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
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   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

      Pioneer SC-61

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-61

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-61 over Yamaha RX-A6A.

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      Pioneer SC-61 vs Yamaha RX-A6A
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) vs 1080i
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs USB
      Speaker A/B vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 1 / 1
      PreAmp Mode vs
      More Presets 63 vs 40
      Pandora vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Lower THD 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A6A over Pioneer SC-61.

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      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      Pioneer SC-61 vs Yamaha RX-A6A
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.2
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Network Audio Formats LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USB WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV/FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10 vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
      More 8K Inputs vs 7
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      XLR Line Inputs vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 9.2 vs 11.2
      XLR Pre-outs vs Front L/R
      More Zones 3 vs 4
      Zone 2 Outs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub vs HDMI, RCA Preout
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 290 W vs 500 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 125 W (0.08% THD) vs 165 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 110 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years
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      11.2 channel

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      5.2 channel

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      9.4 channel

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      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-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        High Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        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, Low Frequency mode 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 Inputs7 (1 front)7
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        RCA Pre-Outs9.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Zones34
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A

      7 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-61 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A6A 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.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output125 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
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-61's and Yamaha RX-A6A's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-61: Not supported.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A: 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-61: Not supported.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A: 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-61: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A: 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-61: 7.2.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A: 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-A6A supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Yamaha RX-A6A 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.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yamaha RX-A6A supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Yamaha RX-A6A supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-A6A 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.

        Auro-3D

        Yamaha RX-A6A supports Auro-3D.

        • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        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: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-61 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Yamaha RX-A6A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2/4.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer SC-61: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A6A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer SC-61: It can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A6A: 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-A6A only).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Pioneer SC-61 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A6A is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Yamaha RX-A6A only).
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Pioneer SC-61 does not support HDR.

        Yamaha RX-A6A supports HDR10, 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-A6A 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.


        Gaming Features

        Yamaha RX-A6A supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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-A6A with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-61 has 9.2 and Yamaha RX-A6A has 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-A6A has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • XLR Inputs and Outputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Yamaha RX-A6A. 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. Besides unbalanced RCA pre-outs Yamaha RX-A6A also has XLR outputs. In case your external power amplifier has XLR inputs you can use the balanced connection for higher audio quality.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-61.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-61 and 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A6A 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-61
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A
          Inputs:           7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
          8K Inputs: 7.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-61
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A
          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.
        • Pioneer SC-61 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-61
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A6A
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-61: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Yamaha RX-A6A: USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7
        HDMI Outputs13 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
        8K Inputs7
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs55
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs1
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.211.2
        XLR Pre-outsFront L/R
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs21
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-61 and Yamaha RX-A6A and gave them scores of 77 and 94 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-61

        Yamaha RX-A6A

        OVERALL
        77
        OVERALL
        94

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 125 W
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 150 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        73
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 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
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   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
        99
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        82
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 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
        •   Google Assistant
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   7 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   XLR Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   XLR Pre-outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesEliteAventage
        ModelSC-61RX-A6A
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAAsia and General
        Release Year20122021
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A2070
        SuccessorPioneer SC-71
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output125 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
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTI Aureus
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.111.2
        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: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 FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHzMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 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 384 kHz/32 Bit
        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)Ultra Low Jitter PLL
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode
        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
        CINEMA DSP HD3
        DSP Programs24
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15 + Headphone Surround
        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-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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 AdjustmentsAdvanced 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-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product ConnectioniPod/iPhone/iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7
        HDMI Outputs13 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
        8K Inputs7
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs55
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs1
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.211.2
        XLR Pre-outsFront L/R
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs21
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Number of Zones34
        Powered Zones 2 and 3Zone 2 / 3
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubHDMI, RCA Preout
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Preout
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Zone B Video OutputHDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album ArtGraphical User Interface
        SCENESCENE (8 sets)
        Web Control
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Zone 2)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-Up
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationBi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        DisplayHigh-resolution LCD display
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning
        RADIO Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6340
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelHairline
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals911
        Large Speaker Terminals911
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption290 W500 W
        Maximum Power Consumption1160 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.4 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        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 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm)
        17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8")
        Weight14.4 kg (31.7 lbs)18.7 kg (41.2 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-61 Yamaha RX-A6A
        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)125 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)220 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)165 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)250 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)200 W (1.0% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive630 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)0.05% (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 Factor120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)375 mV/47 kΩ (Line)250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced
        260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off)
        520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)4.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced
        2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off)
        4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced
        2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance375 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V unbalanced
        4.0 V balanced
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/61 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 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/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 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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 kHz530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz
        Warranty2 Years3 Years

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

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