Pioneer SC-68 vs Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Pioneer SC-68

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-68
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-1122-K
      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-68 to Pioneer VSX-1122-K 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-68 has 9 channel and the Pioneer VSX-1122-K has 7 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K

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

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 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.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-68 and Pioneer VSX-1122-K and gave them scores of 83 and 72 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-68

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Amplifier
      96
      Amplifier
      75
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      73
      Video Features
      63
      Video Features
      54
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      77
      Zones
      96
      Zones
      84
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      72

      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-68 and Pioneer VSX-1122-K.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-68

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

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

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-68

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

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


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-68

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-68

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-68 over Pioneer VSX-1122-K.

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      Pioneer SC-68 vs Pioneer VSX-1122-K
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability Front / Center / Surround / B-Speaker vs Front Channel
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 7.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      Network Audio Formats LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz vs WAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
      Music Playback via USB WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, DSD vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV/FLAC/DSD vs WAV/FLAC
      USB DAC (Rear Panel B-Type) vs
      More Tone Control Channels All Channels vs Front L/R Channels
      Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz vs
      Optimum Surround vs
      Full Band Phase Control vs
      Precision Distance vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 1080p
      Stream Smoother vs
      MHL Input Front vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4) vs 1
      More Optical Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 4 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs 3 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 4 vs 3
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Zone 2 Outs Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, Zone 4) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 1 / 1
      On-Screen Display GUI with Album Art vs GUI
      Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Z2 & Z3) vs
      IP Control for CI vs
      PreAmp Mode (Front Off, Front & Center Off) vs
      Advanced Direct Construction Advanced Direct Construction vs []
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      3D Space Frame Construction vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Transformer Stabilizer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 103 dB vs 100 dB
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 1 Year

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-1122-K over Pioneer SC-68.

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      Pioneer SC-68 vs Pioneer VSX-1122-K
      Bigger Power Supply 370 W vs 550 W

      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-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Front Wide Channel Support
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs31
        Ethernet
        Zones43
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 1080p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K

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

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-1122-K features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

        THX™ Ultra2 Plus certification

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



        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3Direct Energy
        THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront / Center / Surround / B-Speaker Front Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-68's and Pioneer VSX-1122-K's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer SC-68: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: 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-68: 9.2.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: 7.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-68 is able to bi-amp up to 4 and Pioneer VSX-1122-K is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

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        8. HDMI

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

        Pioneer VSX-1122-K comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-68: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
          1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-1122-K: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.


        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-68 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Pioneer SC-68 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-68 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-68 and 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-1122-K for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-68.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-68 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer VSX-1122-K 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-68
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-68
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-68
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-68: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs31
        Component Video Outputs1

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-68 and Pioneer VSX-1122-K and gave them scores of 83 and 72 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-68

        Pioneer VSX-1122-K

        OVERALL
        83
        OVERALL
        72

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        GOOD
        75
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W

        Audio Features

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

        Video Features

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

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        GOOD
        77
        •   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
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   4 Zones
        GOOD
        84
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

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

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelSC-68VSX-1122-K
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA
        Release Year20122012
        SuccessorPioneer SC-79 Pioneer VSX-1123-K
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3Direct Energy
        THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront / Center / Surround / B-Speaker Front Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTI Aureus x 2Texas Instruments Aureus
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing9.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD with Loudness Management
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X Neo: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 192kHzWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, DSDWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLAC/DSDWAV/FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC (Rear Panel B-Type)
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) plus PQLS (Bitstream)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-ChannelMulti-Channel
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 (96 kHz) Audio Processing Hi-bit24 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 Surround15+1 Mode DSP
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide) (Focus, Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / WideSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory66
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands99-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch1/2 inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)1080p (1125p)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsAdvanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black levelStandard Definition Sources Detail, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, YNR, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input Front
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product ConnectioniPod/iPhone/iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
        Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)iControlAV2012
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs31
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Number of Zones43
        Powered Zones 2 and 3 2
        Zone 2 OutsComponent Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, Zone 4)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album ArtGUI
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Z2 & Z3)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode (Front Off, Front & Center Off)
        Versatile Speaker Configuration10 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Dront WidthSurround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearningLearning Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6363
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelAluminum (Hairline)Brushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals119
        Large Speaker Terminals119
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption370 W550 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.2 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        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 168 mm x 362.5 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16"
        Weight17.8 kg (39.2 lbs)9.9 kg (22 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-68 Pioneer VSX-1122-K
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)190 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)165 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)250 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)103 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))81 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz
        USB DAC TerminalUSB2.0 (Type B)
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA5 V, 100 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty2 Years1 Year

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

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