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Overview
Here we are comparing Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 to Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer Elite SC-LX502's being equally powerful..
Let us have a look at some highlights of the models.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 Highlights
Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
- 7.2 channels
- 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, Chromecast
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
We have evaluated both receivers. Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502
Pioneer Elite SC-LX501
Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and 4K passthrough, upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...
Advantage of Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX501
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX501.
In video department only Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 supports Hybrid Log Gamma.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 | |
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HLG | ✔ | ✖ |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ✔ Component**, Composite | ✔ Component**, Composite |
DTS Play-Fi | ✔ | ✖ |
Advantage of Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX502
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX502.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 | |
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DTS Neo | ✖ | ✔ Neo:6 |
Video Signal Upscaling | ✔ 1080p to 4K | ✔ up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
FireConnect | ✖ | ✔ |
Higher Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 300 W (10% THD) | 320 W (10% THD) |
Higher Rated Headphone Power Output | 55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) |
Common Strengths of Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 share common strengths such as Dolby Atmos support, DTS:X support, HDR10, Dolby Vision, ChromeCast, ethernet connection, wi-fi, bluetooth, phono input, internet radio, Spotify, Tidal and Deezer.
STRENGTHS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DSD via HDMI | ✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | ✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | ✔ 2-ch Input | ✔ 2-ch Input |
HDR10 | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling | ✔ 1080p to 4K | ✔ up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
FlareConnect | ✔ | ✔ |
Chromecast Built-In | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet | ✔ | ✔ |
Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✔ |
Bluetooth | ✔ SBC, AAC | ✔ SBC, AAC |
New HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Many HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 7 (1 front) |
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
Phono Input | ✔ | ✔ |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Component Video Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Zones | 2 | 2 |
Analog Tuner | ✔ FM/AM with RDS | ✔ FM/AM with RDS |
Internet Radio | ✔ TuneIn | ✔ TuneIn |
Spotify | ✔ | ✔ |
Tidal | ✔ | ✔ |
Deezer | ✔ | ✔ |
New Bluetooth Version | 4.1 + LE | 4.1 + LE |
Common Weaknesses of Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 share common weaknesses such as no front wide channel support, no Auro3D support, no MHL input, no DLNA 1.5 support, no Amazon Alexa, no SONOS, no analog multi-channel input, no analog pre-outs, no Pandora, no Napster and no SiriusXM.
WEAKNESSES | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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No Front Wide Channel Support | ✖ | ✖ |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ✖ | ✖ |
No DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
No IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ✖ | ✖ |
No Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ✖ | ✖ |
No Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ✖ | ✖ |
No Audyssey LFC | ✖ | ✖ |
No Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ✖ | ✖ |
No HDR10+ | ✖ | ✖ |
No Dynamic HDR | ✖ | ✖ |
No Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
No VRR | ✖ | ✖ |
No QFT | ✖ | ✖ |
No MHL Input | ✖ | ✖ |
No DLNA 1.5 | ✖ | ✖ |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa | ✖ | ✖ |
Does Not Work with SONOS | ✖ | ✖ |
No eARC | ✖ | ✖ |
No Multi-Channel Input | ✖ | ✖ |
No Analog Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
No Pandora | ✖ | ✖ |
No Napster | ✖ | ✖ |
No SiriusXM Internet Radio | ✖ | ✖ |
Selected Features
Amplifier
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 have 7 channel amplifiers. They both deliver 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and have stable performance at 4 Ω load. Since 2016 all receiver manufacturers have dropped front wide channel support and these models are no exceptions.
Video Features
Both receivers support 4K passthrough up to 60p. Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 can do 4K upscaling and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 can do 4K upscaling up to 60p. The receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision.
HDR10
High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits maximum brightness on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.
Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround upmixer
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 support Dolby Atmos with its Dolby Surround upmixer. They can be configured upto 5.1.2 channels using internal amplifiers.
Dolby Atmos is the first cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound - the helicopter, a car screeching around a corner, a melodic bird call - can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. You'll feel like you're inside the action, in ways you've never experienced before.
Dolby Atmos for the home represents every sound in the original cinema mix as an audio object. Extensions to the Dolby Audio™ codecs, along with an advanced scalable algorithm, allow Dolby Atmos to be delivered via Blu-ray Disc and streaming media. A spatially-coded substream is added to Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus. A Dolby Atmos audio/video receiver (AVR) adapts the cinema experience to your home theater from seven speakers to as many as 34 in 24.1.10 configuration, recreating the original artistic concept. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.
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 and Neural:X upmixer
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 support DTS:X with its Neural:X upmixer. Both of them can be configured upto 5.1.2 channels using internal amplifiers.
A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.
DTS Neural:X is an 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.
Class D3 Amplifier
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 amplifiers have Class D3 design. Such amplifiers contain advanced integrated circuitry technology creating unmatched power without sacrificing sound quality or performance. Class D3 amplifiers use a Direct Signal Path Design to provide the shortest audio signal path possible. By eliminating EMI filters, feedback loops, and current limiters of previous designs, Class D3 reduces ringing distortion and noise, especially in the high frequency audio band.
The power consumption of the Digital Class D3 Amplifier is significantly lower than traditional A/B amplifiers - letting you save energy and generate less heat without compromising performance. The Digital Class D3 Amplifier uses a simple structure employing a straight signal path, resulting in improved sound quality requiring less energy than competitive models yet producing more simultaneous power output. This direct signal path means no EMI filters, feedback loops or current limiting - a true engineering art. Unlike traditional designs, these amps deliver the strength to handle multiple low-impedance speakers without dramatic power loss. The efficiency of Class D3 means cooler operation while drawing just a fraction of the power consumed by conventional amplifiers, enhancing and extending component life and reliability.
Advanced Sound Retriever
Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 is done by Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever. Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on USB, Smartphone and portable media players. By restoring data that tend to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneers Advanced Sound Retriever Technology enhances audio reproduction all the way upto 20 Khz frequencies.
Connectivity
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502
Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver supports AirPlay. It has 7 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver.
Front panel has HDMI and USB inputs.


Pioneer Elite SC-LX501
Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver supports AirPlay. It has 7 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver.
Front panel has HDMI and USB inputs.


Detailed Specifications
And in the end let us list the detailed specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 and here - Pioneer Elite SC-LX501.
BASICS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
Series | Elite | Elite |
Model | SC-LX502 | SC-LX501 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | Asia | Asia |
Release Year | 2017 | 2017 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | ✖ | ✖ |
Amplifier Design | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) |
THX™ Certification | ✖ | ✖ |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ✔ | ✔ |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ✔ | ✔ |
Bi-amp Capability | ✔ | ✔ |
AUDIO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1 | Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1 |
DAC | AKM AK4458 | AKM AK4458 |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ✖ | ✖ |
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 |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | ✔ 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit | ✔ 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 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, Dolby TrueHD |
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB | ✔ up to 192 kHz/24 bit | ✔ up to 192 kHz/24 bit |
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 | ✖ | ✖ |
Dialogue Lift | ✖ | ✖ |
Sound Retriever | ✔ Advanced | ✔ Advanced |
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 | ✖ | ✖ |
Wide Surround | ✖ | ✖ |
Front Stage Surround Advance | ✔ | ✔ |
Headphone Surround | ✖ | ✖ |
Virtual Speakers | ✖ | ✖ |
Virtual Depth | ✖ | ✖ |
Independent Dual Subwoofer Output | ✖ | ✖ |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | ✔ MCACC | ✔ MCACC |
Manual MCACC | ✔ | ✔ |
MCACC Memory | 1 | 1 |
Reflex Optimizer | ✔ | ✔ |
Phase Control | ✔ | ✔ |
Full Band Phase Control | ✖ | ✖ |
Standing Wave Control | ✖ | ✖ |
EQ Bands | 9-Band | 9-Band |
Symmetric EQ | ✔ | ✔ |
Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet | 0.1 feet |
Precision Distance | ✖ | ✖ |
Polarity Check | ✖ | ✖ |
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | ✔ | ✔ |
VIDEO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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HDR10 | ✔ | ✔ |
HDR10+ | ✖ | ✖ |
Dynamic HDR | ✖ | ✖ |
BT.2020 color space | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) | ✔ | ✖ |
Quick Media Switching (QMS) | ✖ | ✖ |
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) | ✖ | ✖ |
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | ✖ | ✖ |
Quick Frame Transport (QFT) | ✖ | ✖ |
3-D Ready | ✔ | ✔ |
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
Video Signal Upscaling | ✔ 1080p to 4K | ✔ up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
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 Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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MHL Input | ✖ | ✖ |
DLNA 1.5 | ✖ | ✖ |
FireConnect | ✖ | ✔ |
FlareConnect | ✔ | ✔ |
Chromecast Built-In | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Play-Fi | ✔ | ✖ |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ✖ | ✖ |
Works with SONOS | ✖ | ✖ |
AirPlay | ✔ AirPlay | ✔ AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | ✔ Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) | ✔ Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) |
Remote App | ✔ Pioneer Remote App | ✔ iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ✖ | ✖ |
Ethernet | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet Switch | ✖ | ✖ |
Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✔ |
Bluetooth | ✔ SBC, AAC | ✔ SBC, AAC |
HDBaseT Compatible | ✖ | ✖ |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 7 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) |
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog Audio Line Inputs | 4 | 4 |
Analog Audio Line Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Phono Input | ✔ | ✔ |
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs | 1 / No | 1 / No |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
S-Video Inputs | ✖ | ✖ |
S-Video Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Component Video Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Component Video Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
PC In | ✖ | ✖ |
Multi-Channel Input | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
XLR Inputs | ✖ | ✖ |
XLR Pre-outs | ✖ | ✖ |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | ✔ | ✔ |
Headphone Out | ✔ 6.3 mm | ✔ 6.3 mm |
ZONES | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Zones | 2 | 2 |
Powered Zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out |
RS-232 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 |
MISC | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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GUI Languages | 9 | 9 |
AVNavigator | ✖ | ✖ |
IP Control | ✔ | ✔ |
PreAmp Mode | ✖ | ✖ |
Versatile Speaker Configuration | FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2/ Bi-AMP, HEIGHT/SP B | Surround Back/Front Height/Top/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B Speaker |
FL Dimmer | ✔ | ✔ |
Function Rename | ✔ | ✔ |
Detachable Power Cord | ✔ | ✔ |
adapterport | ✖ | ✖ |
RADIO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
---|---|---|
Analog Tuner | ✔ FM/AM with RDS | ✔ FM/AM with RDS |
Presets | 40 | 40 |
Digital Radio | ✖ | ✖ |
Internet Radio | ✔ TuneIn | ✔ TuneIn |
Pandora | ✖ | ✖ |
Spotify | ✔ | ✔ |
Tidal | ✔ | ✔ |
Deezer | ✔ | ✔ |
Napster | ✖ | ✖ |
SiriusXM Internet Radio | ✖ | ✖ |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Front Panel | Brushed | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | ✖ | ✖ |
Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ✖ | ✖ |
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ✖ | ✖ |
Ceramic Speaker Terminals | ✖ | ✖ |
3D Space Frame Construction | ✖ | ✖ |
Gold plated RCA terminals | ✖ | ✖ |
POWER | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Power Supply | AC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ✖ | ✖ |
Transformer Stabilizer | ✖ | ✖ |
Power Consumption | 250 W | 250 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.2 W |
GENERAL | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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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 395 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-9/16" |
Weight | 12.1 kg (26.7 lbs) | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) |
Warranty | 3 Years Parts & Labor | 3 Years Parts & Labor |
SPECS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 |
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Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 180 W (1% THD) | 180 W (1% THD) |
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 220 W (1% THD) | 220 W (1% THD) |
Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 300 W (10% THD) | 320 W (10% THD) |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 560 W | 560 W |
THD | 0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W) | 0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/82 kΩ | 200 mV/82 kΩ |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 43 Ω | 43 Ω |
Rated Headphone Power Output | 55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | 57 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 | 105 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB | 80 dB |
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 B/R) 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 |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 + LE | 4.1 + LE |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
Extension Terminal | ✖ | ✖ |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted