Pioneer SC-77 vs Yamaha RX-A1020

      Pioneer SC-77

      Yamaha RX-A1020
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-77
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1020
      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-77 to Yamaha RX-A1020 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-77 has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-A1020 has 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-77's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020

      Pioneer SC-77 was introduced in 2013. 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 4K/30p video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A1020 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-77 and Yamaha RX-A1020 and gave them scores of 84 and 79 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-77

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      Amplifier
      96
      Amplifier
      90
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      95
      Zones
      83
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      83
      OVERALL
      84
      OVERALL
      79

      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-77 and Yamaha RX-A1020.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-77

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      •   High Power Output - 140 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
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-77

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      •   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 Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   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-77

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-77

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-77 over Yamaha RX-A1020.

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      Pioneer SC-77 vs Yamaha RX-A1020
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus vs
      Bi-amp capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B vs
      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
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLIIx
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      Music Playback via USB AIFF/WAV/Apple Lossless/FLAC/MP3/WMA/AAC/DSD 5.6Mhz vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing vs
      Video Parameter Adjustments Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs
      MHL Input Android MHL 3D/Full-HD/Charge vs
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) vs 2
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 7.2
      More Component Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      Speaker A/B vs
      More Zones 4 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs Zone 2
      Zone 2 Outs Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer vs Component, Composite, Line Out
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 1 / 1
      PreAmp Mode vs
      More Presets 63 vs 40
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 140 W (0.08% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Rated Lineout Level 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) vs 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 103 dB vs 100 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 531 MHz - 1611 MHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1020

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1020 over Pioneer SC-77.

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      Pioneer SC-77 vs Yamaha RX-A1020
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs via YWA-10 adapter (included)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 9 (1 front)
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More S-Video Inputs vs 4
      More S-Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 3 vs 4
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
      SiriusXM vs
      Bigger Power Supply 370 W vs 490 W
      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-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs34
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        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
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-77 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 Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A1020 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ Ultra2 Plus certification

        Pioneer SC-77 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-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-77's and Yamaha RX-A1020's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer SC-77: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020: 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-77: 9.2.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020: Does not support.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-77 is able to bi-amp up to 4 and Yamaha RX-A1020 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-77 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        Yamaha RX-A1020 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/30p 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-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        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
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p up to 4K

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-77 and Yamaha RX-A1020 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 Yamaha RX-A1020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-77 has 11.2 and Yamaha RX-A1020 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-77 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1020 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-77 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1020 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-77
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-77
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • S-Video:
        • Pioneer SC-77
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 2.
        • 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-77
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-77: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Yamaha RX-A1020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)2
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs11
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs59 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs34
        Component Video Outputs21

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-77 and Yamaha RX-A1020 and gave them scores of 84 and 79 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-77

        Yamaha RX-A1020

        OVERALL
        84
        OVERALL
        79

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 110 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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No 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
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   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
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   4 Zones
        GOOD
        83
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        GOOD
        83
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesEliteAventage
        ModelSC-77RX-A1020
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAAustralia
        Release Year20132012
        PredecessorPioneer SC-67 Yamaha RX-A1010
        SuccessorPioneer SC-87 Yamaha RX-A1030
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS SABRE32 UltraBurr-Brown
        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
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIx
        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
        Music Playback via USBAIFF/WAV/Apple Lossless/FLAC/MP3/WMA/AAC/DSD 5.6MhzMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, 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
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement no presence speakers required
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 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 with video on mode
        CINEMA DSP 3D
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        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-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9 (Advanced)
        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-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        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
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p up to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)1080p
        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-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) via YWA-10 adapter (included)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL InputAndroid MHL 3D/Full-HD/Charge
        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, Kindle Fire™ )
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)2
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs11
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs59 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs34
        Component Video Outputs21
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Number of Zones42
        Powered Zones 2 and 3Zone 2
        Zone 2 OutsComponent Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferComponent, Composite, Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) (2)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)Graphical user interface
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 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 Configuration
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius) (Preset)
        RADIO Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6340
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelAluminum (Hairline)
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals119
        Large Speaker Terminals119
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 240 V, 50 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption370 W490 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        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 182 mm x 432 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17"
        Weight17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-77 Yamaha RX-A1020
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)110 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (0.08% THD)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)135 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)165 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)190 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)240 W (1.0% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)170 W (0.9% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)135 W
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)103 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)81 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)60 dB/45 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 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 and S-Video Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        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, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz531 MHz - 1611 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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