Pioneer SC-65 vs Pioneer SC-LX502

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      Pioneer SC-LX502
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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
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz 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-65
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX502
      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-65 to Pioneer SC-LX502 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-65 has 9 channel and the Pioneer SC-LX502 has 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-65's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502

      Pioneer SC-65 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 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Pioneer SC-LX502 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-65 and Pioneer SC-LX502 and gave them scores of 81 and 89 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-65

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      90
      Audio Features
      76
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      63
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      84
      Connectivity
      83
      Zones
      91
      Zones
      85
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      81
      OVERALL
      89

      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-65 and Pioneer SC-LX502.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-65

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      •   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 - 120 W
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-65

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      •   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 eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-65

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-65

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-65 over Pioneer SC-LX502.

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      Pioneer SC-65 vs Pioneer SC-LX502
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus vs
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement vs
      Sound Retriever AIR vs
      Digital Noise Reduction vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 (96 kHz) Audio Processing vs
      Optimum Surround vs
      Wide Surround vs
      Headphone Surround vs
      Virtual Speakers Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide vs
      Virtual Depth vs
      Higher MCACC Memory 6 vs 1
      Auto Phase Control Plus vs
      Standing Wave Control vs
      Polarity Check vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) vs 480i/576i
      Stream Smoother vs
      Pure Cinema vs
      Video Parameter Adjustments Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level vs
      MHL Input Front vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More Optical Outputs 1 vs
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      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 HDMI, USB
      adapterport vs
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 1 / 1
      AVNavigator vs
      PreAmp Mode vs
      More Presets 63 vs 40
      SiriusXM vs
      Advanced Direct Construction Advanced Direct Construction vs []
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Transformer Stabilizer vs
      Bigger Power Supply 330 W vs 250 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 130 W (0.08% THD) vs 120 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (1.0% THD) vs 150 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) 210 W (1.0% THD) vs 200 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) 720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) vs 560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      Lower THD 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX502

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX502 over Pioneer SC-65.

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      Pioneer SC-65 vs Pioneer SC-LX502
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/32 Bit vs 768 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV/FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      Gapless Playback vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) vs 1080p to 4K
      Super Resolution vs
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      Phono Input vs
      Zone 2 Outs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 105 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years Parts & Labor

      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-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        High Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 1 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 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) SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-65 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.

      7 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer SC-LX502 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design (Direct Energy HD). It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

        Pioneer SC-65 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-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-65's and Pioneer SC-LX502's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-65: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer SC-65: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer SC-65: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: 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-65: 9.2.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: 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

        Pioneer SC-LX502 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer SC-LX502 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer SC-LX502 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-LX502 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: Pioneer SC-LX502 has 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-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        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
        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-65 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Pioneer SC-LX502 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-65: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-LX502: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer SC-65: It can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-LX502: It can upscale 1080p to 4K 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 Pioneer SC-LX502 only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Pioneer SC-65 does not support HDR.

        Pioneer SC-LX502 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.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-LX502 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-65 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-65 and 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX502 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-65.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-65 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer SC-LX502 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-65
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-65
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502
          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-65 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-65
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-LX502
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-65: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        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-65 and Pioneer SC-LX502 and gave them scores of 81 and 89 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-65

        Pioneer SC-LX502

        OVERALL
        81
        OVERALL
        89

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 120 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
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 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

        AVERAGE
        63
        •   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
        GOOD
        83
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesEliteElite
        ModelSC-65SC-LX502
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSANorth America
        Release Year20122017
        PredecessorPioneer SC-LX501
        SuccessorPioneer SC-75 Pioneer VSX-LX503
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTI Aureus x 2Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1
        DACAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit768 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing9.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo: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 FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        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
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) Advanced
        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 (96 kHz) Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode 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 + Headphone Surround
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory61
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands99-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)480i/576i
        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-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        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
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input Front
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product ConnectioniPod/iPhone/iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android) Pioneer Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        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 VideoHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Number of Zones32
        Powered Zones 2 and 32
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album Art
        GUI Languages7
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Zone 2)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker Configuration7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front WidthFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2/ Bi-AMP, HEIGHT/SP B
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning User-Friendly Simple Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6340
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelAluminum (Hairline)Brushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals119
        Large Speaker Terminals119
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption330 W250 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        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 395 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-9/16"
        Weight15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-65 Pioneer SC-LX502
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)120 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)150 W (1.0% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)225 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)200 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB105 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        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 B/R)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE
        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 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty2 Years3 Years Parts & Labor

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

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