Pioneer SC-LX801 vs Pioneer SC-97

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      Pioneer SC-97
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 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

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz 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-LX801
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-97
      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-LX801 to Pioneer SC-97 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 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97

      Pioneer SC-LX801 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 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.

      Pioneer SC-97 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 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 (4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX801 and Pioneer SC-97 and gave them scores of 91 and 89 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-LX801

      Pioneer SC-97

      Amplifier
      93
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      89
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      93
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      91
      OVERALL
      89

      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-LX801 and Pioneer SC-97.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      Pioneer SC-97

      •   High Power Output - 140 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
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      Pioneer SC-97

      •   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 Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer SC-LX801

      Pioneer SC-97

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   9.2 Channels

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX801

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX801 over Pioneer SC-97.

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      Pioneer SC-LX801 vs Pioneer SC-97
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Reflex Optimizer vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs Component****, Composite
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 3
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      PreAmp Mode vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 200 W (1.0% THD) vs 190 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) 255 W (1.0% THD) vs 240 W (1.0% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 108 dB vs 103 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 + LE vs 2․1 + EDR
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years Parts & Labor vs 2 Years Parts & Labor

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-97

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-97 over Pioneer SC-LX801.

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      Pioneer SC-LX801 vs Pioneer SC-97
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Bi-amp capability vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Sound Retriever AIR vs
      Digital Noise Reduction vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      Optimum Surround vs
      Headphone Surround vs
      Virtual Speakers vs (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
      Higher MCACC Memory 3 vs 6
      Stream Smoother vs
      Pure Cinema vs
      Video Parameter Adjustments vs YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
      MHL Input vs 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 13.2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      More Zones 3 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2, 3 and HDZone
      On-Screen Display Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) vs Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
      AVNavigator vs Built-in
      More Presets 40 vs 63
      Pandora vs
      Bigger Power Supply 320 W vs 370 W
      Higher Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) 770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) vs 810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)

      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-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.213.2
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones34
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        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/60p (4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97

      9 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer SC-LX801 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design (Direct Energy HD). It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-97 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-LX801's and Pioneer SC-97's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: 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.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 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, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer SC-LX801: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 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-LX801: Does not support.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 9.2, 9.2.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-LX801 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer SC-97 is able to bi-amp up to 4 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-LX801 and Pioneer SC-97 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.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer SC-LX801 and Pioneer SC-97 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X (before firmware update)
        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-LX801 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        Pioneer SC-97 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI sources. Pioneer SC-97 can also upscale from analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-97 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Pioneer SC-LX801 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-LX801 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

        Pioneer SC-97 supports HDR10 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-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        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/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer SC-LX801 and Pioneer SC-97 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-LX801 has 11.2 and Pioneer SC-97 has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 11 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX801 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-97 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-97.
        • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-LX801 and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-97 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-LX801
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-97
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-97
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 2.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-LX801
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-97
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-LX801: HDMI, USB
        • Pioneer SC-97: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs32
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs63
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.213.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX801 and Pioneer SC-97 and gave them scores of 91 and 89 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-LX801

        Pioneer SC-97

        OVERALL
        91
        OVERALL
        89

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 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
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   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

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        83
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        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
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

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

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesEliteElite
        ModelSC-LX801SC-97
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryEuropeNorth America
        Release Year20172015
        PredecessorPioneer SC-97 Pioneer SC-87
        SuccessorPioneer SC-LX801
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1Texas Instruments Aureus
        DACESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.211.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X (before firmware update)
        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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        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 TrueHDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction PQLS & PQFA plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement 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 Audio Processing
        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 + 111 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro MCACC Pro
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory36
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band9-Band (Advanced)
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.5 feet1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        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/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i1080i (1125i)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) iPod and iPhone via front USB
        Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs32
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs63
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.213.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Number of Zones34
        Powered Zones2 and 32, 3 and HDZone
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)2 (assignable)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 12 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        On-Screen DisplayIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
        GUI Languages9
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator Built-in
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3Surround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
        RADIO Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4063
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Front PanelBrushedBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Power SupplyAC 220-230 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption320 W370 W
        No Sound Power90 W
        Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        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"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
        Weight18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-LX801 Pioneer SC-97
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (0.08% THD)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)200 W (1.0% THD)190 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)255 W (1.0% THD)240 W (1.0% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)280 W (1% THD)
        Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)340 W (10% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        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)108 dB103 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 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/PR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-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 + LE2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty3 Years Parts & Labor2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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