Pioneer SC-LX502 vs Pioneer SC-65

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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX502
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-65
      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-LX502 to Pioneer SC-65 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-LX502 has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-65 has 9 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65

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

      Pioneer SC-65 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX502 and Pioneer SC-65 and gave them scores of 88 and 81 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-LX502

      Pioneer SC-65

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      94
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      76
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      63
      Connectivity
      83
      Connectivity
      84
      Zones
      85
      Zones
      91
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      81

      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-LX502 and Pioneer SC-65.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      Pioneer SC-65

      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      Pioneer SC-65

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


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-LX502

      Pioneer SC-65

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

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX502

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

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      Pioneer SC-LX502 vs Pioneer SC-65
      Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs WAV/FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) vs up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Super Resolution vs
      Wi-Fi vs via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 2
      Phono Input vs
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out vs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 105 dB vs 101 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years Parts & Labor vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-65

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

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

      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-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        High Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Many HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs12
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65

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

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-65 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

        Pioneer SC-65 is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)Class D3
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

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

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-65: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-65: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer SC-LX502: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-65: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 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-LX502: Does not support.
        • Pioneer SC-65: 9.2.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer SC-LX502 supports Dolby Atmos.

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

        DTS:X

        Pioneer SC-LX502 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-LX502 supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer SC-LX502 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

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

        Pioneer SC-65 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-LX502: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
          4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-65: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-LX502: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
          1080p Upscaling on Pioneer SC-65: It 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.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Pioneer SC-LX502 only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Pioneer SC-LX502 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Pioneer SC-65 does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

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

        Front A/V Inputs

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

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)2
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs45
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs12
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX502 and Pioneer SC-65 and gave them scores of 88 and 81 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-LX502

        Pioneer SC-65

        OVERALL
        88
        OVERALL
        81

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 120 W
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        GOOD
        76
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        AVERAGE
        63
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        83
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
        GOOD
        84
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesEliteElite
        ModelSC-LX502SC-65
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAsiaUSA
        Release Year20172012
        PredecessorPioneer SC-LX501
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-LX503 Pioneer SC-75
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)Class D3
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1TI Aureus x 2
        DACAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.19.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHDWAV/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
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 (96 kHz) Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15 + Headphone Surround
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Advanced MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory16
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band9
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.1 feet1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K 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 Resolution480i/576i1080p (1125p)
        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-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC 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 Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)iPod/iPhone/iPad
        Remote App Pioneer Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)2
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs45
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs12
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Number of Zones23
        Powered Zones2 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album Art
        GUI Languages9
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Zone 2)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2/ Bi-AMP, HEIGHT/SP B7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote Controller User-Friendly Simple Remote ControlLearning
        RADIO Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4063
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelBrushedAluminum (Hairline)
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals911
        Large Speaker Terminals911
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Power SupplyAC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption250 W330 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        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 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"
        Weight12.1 kg (26.7 lbs)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)180 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 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)300 W (10% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB101 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component 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 Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty3 Years Parts & Labor2 Years

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

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