Pioneer SC-LX701 vs Denon AVR-X2600H

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      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX701
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-X2600H
      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-LX701 to Denon AVR-X2600H 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-LX701 has 9 channel and the Denon AVR-X2600H has 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-LX701's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H

      Pioneer SC-LX701 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 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.

      Denon AVR-X2600H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 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 24/25/30p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX701 and Denon AVR-X2600H and gave them scores of 91 and 88 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-LX701

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      88
      Audio Features
      89
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      93
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      87
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      78
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      91
      OVERALL
      88

      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-LX701 and Denon AVR-X2600H.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-LX701

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   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
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-LX701

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-LX701

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 95 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX701

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX701 over Denon AVR-X2600H.

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      Pioneer SC-LX701 vs Denon AVR-X2600H
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 7.1
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs
      Jitter Reduction PQLS & PQFA vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) vs up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 2 (simultaneous)
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 2
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 4
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out vs Pre Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 175 W (1.0% THD) vs 125 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 107 dB vs 100 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 90 dB vs 74 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 522 kHz - 1611 kHz

      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-X2600H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X2600H over Pioneer SC-LX701.

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      Pioneer SC-LX701 vs Denon AVR-X2600H
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Napster vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 310 W vs 500 W

      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-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro Audyssey MultEQ XT
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H

      9 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer SC-LX701 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design (Direct Energy HD). It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X2600H features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-LX701's and Denon AVR-X2600H's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-LX701: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Denon AVR-X2600H: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer SC-LX701: 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.
        • Denon AVR-X2600H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer SC-LX701: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Denon AVR-X2600H: 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.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer SC-LX701 and Denon AVR-X2600H 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: Denon AVR-X2600H 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-LX701 and Denon AVR-X2600H 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 Virtual:X: Pioneer SC-LX701 supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer SC-LX701 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-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        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 up to 5.1.2
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        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-LX701 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        Denon AVR-X2600H comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-LX701: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI sources.
          4K Upscaling on Denon AVR-X2600H: It can upscale up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
        • 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-LX701 is HDCP 2.2 and Denon AVR-X2600H is HDCP 2.3 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-LX701 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

        Denon AVR-X2600H supports 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)

        Denon AVR-X2600H 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

        Denon AVR-X2600H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        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 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-LX701 and Denon AVR-X2600H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-LX701 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. Also, Pioneer SC-LX701 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX701 and 4 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X2600H for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-LX701 and 2 optical inputs are available on Denon AVR-X2600H 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-LX701
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Denon AVR-X2600H
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-LX701
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Denon AVR-X2600H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
        • Pioneer SC-LX701 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-LX701
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Denon AVR-X2600H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-LX701: HDMI, USB
        • Denon AVR-X2600H: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs32
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs2
        RCA Line Inputs64
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX701 and Denon AVR-X2600H and gave them scores of 91 and 88 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-LX701

        Denon AVR-X2600H

        OVERALL
        91
        OVERALL
        88

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 135 W
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 95 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   HEOS
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 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

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        GOOD
        78
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        BrandPioneerDenon
        SeriesElite
        ModelSC-LX701AVR-X2600H
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAsiaUK
        Release Year20172019
        PredecessorPioneer SC-95 Denon AVR-X2500H
        SuccessorPioneer SC-LX704 Denon AVR-X2700H
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability assignable
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1Four 300 MHz DSP cores
        DACESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)AKM
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        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 up to 5.1.2
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction PQLS & PQFA
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer 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 Surround11 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro Audyssey MultEQ XT
        Audyssey App Support
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory3
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.5 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        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 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        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) Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs32
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs2
        RCA Line Inputs64
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Number of Zones32
        Powered Zones2 and 3 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutPre Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 10 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        On-Screen DisplayIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) Advanced Graphic User Interface
        GUI Languages99
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3
        Display 1 line
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerRC-1228
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Front PanelBrushednot Metal
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals117
        Large Speaker Terminals117
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Power SupplyAC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 HzAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption310 W500 W
        No Sound Power90 WECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W
        Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-1/3"        		434 mm x 167 mm x 341 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 341 mm)
        17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 13 1/2" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 13 1/2")
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)519 mm x 242 mm x 428 mm
        20.4" x 9.5" x 16.9"
        Weight15.3 kg (33.7 lbs)9.4 kg
        Weight of Package11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-LX701 Denon AVR-X2600H
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)95 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (1.0% THD)125 W (0.7% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)185 W (1% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)150 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)220 W (1.0% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)250 W (1% THD)
        Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)320 W (10% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)
        Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ2.5 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 kΩ
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)107 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB74 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/PR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
        5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE4․1
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz522 kHz - 1611 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 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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