Pioneer SC-LX501 vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

Here we are comparing Pioneer SC-LX501 to Pioneer VSX-LX505 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-LX501 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 9 channel amplifiers.

Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Pioneer SC-LX501 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.	Pioneer VSX-LX505 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX501 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 and gave them scores of 88 and 93 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.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX501 over Pioneer VSX-LX505.

	Pioneer SC-LX501	vs	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
DTS Neo	Neo:6	vs
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	1
Speaker A/B		vs
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Lower THD	0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)	vs	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	530 kHz - 1710 kHz

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Pioneer SC-LX501.

	Pioneer SC-LX501	vs	Pioneer VSX-LX505
More Channels	7.2	vs	9.2
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	11.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
IMAX Enhanced		vs
Dialog Enhancement		vs
Independent Subwoofer Outputs		vs
Auto Phase Control Plus		vs
Standing Wave Control		vs	Multi-Point
HDR10+		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
QMS		vs
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through		vs
VRR		vs
QFT		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	vs	Component**, Composite
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
Works with SONOS		vs
DTS Play-Fi		vs	via Pioneer Music Control App
AirPlay	AirPlay	vs	AirPlay 2
More 8K Inputs		vs	6
USB Input	1 Front	vs	2 (1 Front)
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
More Zones	2	vs	3
More Powered Zones	2	vs	2 and 3
More Speaker Terminals	9	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	9	vs	11
Bigger Power Supply	250 W	vs	850 W
Higher Rated Headphone Power Output	57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)	vs	85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB	vs	106 dB
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	vs	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Newer Bluetooth Version	4․1 + LE	vs	4․2

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-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
High Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
HDR10
Dolby Vision
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Chromecast Built-In
Many HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7 (1 front)
USB Input	1 Front	2 (1 Front)
Phono Input
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

WEAKNESSES	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No Digital Radio

Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
7 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer SC-LX501 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design (Direct Energy HD). It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX505 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)	Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

Pioneer SC-LX501's and Pioneer VSX-LX505's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Pioneer SC-LX501: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer VSX-LX505: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Pioneer SC-LX501: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer VSX-LX505: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Pioneer SC-LX501: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer VSX-LX505: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

Dolby Atmos

Pioneer SC-LX501 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 support Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Pioneer SC-LX501 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 support DTS:X.

• DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
• DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer SC-LX501 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

IMAX Enhanced

Pioneer VSX-LX505 is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

• What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.

AUDIO DECODING	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

Pioneer SC-LX501 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

Pioneer VSX-LX505 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-LX501: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
  8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-LX505: 6 out of 7 inputs pass up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
• 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-LX501: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI sources.
  8K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX505: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer VSX-LX505 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.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
• HDCP Copy Protection: Pioneer SC-LX501 is HDCP 2.2 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Pioneer VSX-LX505 only).
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Pioneer SC-LX501 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Gaming Features

Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K

TERMINALS	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs		6
USB Input	1 Front	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	4	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Series	Elite	Elite
Model	SC-LX501	VSX-LX505
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia	North America
Release Year	2017	2021
Predecessor	Pioneer SC-91	Pioneer VSX-LX504
Successor	Pioneer SC-LX502

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)	Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
DAC	AKM AK4458
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	up to 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, 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
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever	Advanced	Advanced (2ch)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround	11 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
Calibration Microphone		MCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1	1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control		Multi-Point
EQ Bands	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version		2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	480i/576i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi		via Pioneer Music Control App
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)	Pioneer Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs		6
USB Input	1 Front	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	4	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
On-Screen Display	Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
GUI Languages		7
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	Surround Back/Front Height/Top/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B Speaker
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller		RC-974R

RADIO	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Front Panel	Brushed	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	9	11
Large Speaker Terminals	9	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Power Supply		AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	250 W	850 W
No Sound Power	60 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 185 mm x 395 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-9/16"	435 mm x 185 mm x 386 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-3/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		541 mm x 310 mm x 487 mm 21-5/16" x 12-3/16" x 19-3/16"
Weight	12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)	13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
Weight of Package		16.0 kg (35.3 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer SC-LX501	Pioneer VSX-LX505
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		120 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	120 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (1.0% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	180 W (1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	200 W (1.0% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	220 W (1% THD)
Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	320 W (10% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive	560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		130 W
THD	0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/82 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1 V/470 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	43 Ω	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)	85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)		10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component B/R) 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 Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․1 + LE	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
HDMI Output Type	5 V, 55 mA
USB Terminal	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A	Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty	3 Years Parts & Labor	3 Years

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