Pioneer SC-72 vs Yamaha RX-A550

      Pioneer SC-72

      Yamaha RX-A550
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-72
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A550
      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-72 to Yamaha RX-A550 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-72 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A550 has 5 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-72's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550

      Pioneer SC-72 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A550 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 1080p video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-72 and Yamaha RX-A550 and gave them scores of 81 and 73 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-72

      Yamaha RX-A550

      Amplifier
      90
      Amplifier
      80
      Audio Features
      75
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      69
      Connectivity
      83
      Connectivity
      80
      Zones
      94
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      84
      OVERALL
      81
      OVERALL
      73

      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-72 and Yamaha RX-A550.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-72

      Yamaha RX-A550

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-72

      Yamaha RX-A550

      •   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 Tidal
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   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
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-72

      Yamaha RX-A550

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-72

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-72 over Yamaha RX-A550.

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      Pioneer SC-72 vs Yamaha RX-A550
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.1
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability Front vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLII
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p vs up to 1080p
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) vs 1080i
      Video Parameter Adjustments YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level vs
      MHL Input 1 (Front) vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) vs 1
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4 (1 AUX Jack in the front)
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 9.2 vs 0.1
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 4
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs USB, mini-jack
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 4 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      PreAmp Mode vs
      More Presets 63 vs 40
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 5
      Bigger Power Supply 290 W vs 260 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 130 W (0.08% THD) vs 95 W (0.9% THD)

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A550

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A550 over Pioneer SC-72.

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      Pioneer SC-72 vs Yamaha RX-A550
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p 4:2:0
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 530 MHz - 1710 MHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labor vs 3 Years

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        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 4K/60p 4:2:0
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550

      7 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-72 features 7 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.

      5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A550 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Channels7.25.1
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-72's and Yamaha RX-A550's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer SC-72: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A550: 5.1 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-72: 7.2.
        • Yamaha RX-A550: Does not support.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-72 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-72 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        Yamaha RX-A550 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-72: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A550: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:2:0 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-72: It can upscale up to 4K/30p from HDMI and analog sources.
          1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A550: It can upscale up to 1080p from HDMI sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-72 supports 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-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        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 4:2:0
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p up to 1080p

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-72 has 9.2 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-72 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A550 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-72.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-72 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A550 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-72
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A550
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-72
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A550
          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.
        • Pioneer SC-72 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A550 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-72
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A550
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-72: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Yamaha RX-A550: USB, mini-jack

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs54 (1 AUX Jack in the front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-72 and Yamaha RX-A550 and gave them scores of 81 and 73 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-72

        Yamaha RX-A550

        OVERALL
        81
        OVERALL
        73

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        GOOD
        80
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        75
        •   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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   5.1 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
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        83
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        GOOD
        80
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 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
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   4 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        GOOD
        84
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesEliteAventage
        ModelSC-72RX-A550
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA and Canada
        Release Year20132015
        PredecessorPioneer SC-63
        SuccessorPioneer SC-82 Yamaha RX-A660
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Channels7.25.1
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
        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 PLII
        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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple 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 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        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 including for Bluetooth®
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
        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 3D
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15 + Headphone Surround
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization
        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 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        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 4:2:0
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p up to 1080p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)1080i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input1 (Front)
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs54 (1 AUX Jack in the front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoUSB, mini-jack
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Number of Zones41
        Powered Zones 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 10 / 0
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) color OSD
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)
        Web Control
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator Built-in
        PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationBi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
        RADIO Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6340
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals95
        Large Speaker Terminals95
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption290 W260 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"        		435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 221 mm x 327 mm)
        17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-3/4" x 12-7/8")
        Weight14.5 kg (32.0 lbs)8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-72 Yamaha RX-A550
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)95 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive660 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)180 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)130 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)110 W
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (AV 4 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB110 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/50 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz5.6 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
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 MHz - 1710 MHz
        Warranty2 Years Parts & Labor3 Years

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

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