1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801
Pioneer Elite SC-97
Highlights
- 9.2 channels
- 11.2 channel processing
- 140 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
Highlights
- 9.2 channels
- 11.2 channel processing
- 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
- HDR10, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, DLNA
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 to Pioneer Elite 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.
Advantage of Pioneer Elite SC-LX801
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 over Pioneer Elite SC-97.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 has higher signal to noise ratio, higher DSD sampling rate via USB and higher bluetooth standard. It supports SONOS, Tidal and Deezer. In video department only Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 supports Dolby Vision.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | vs | Pioneer Elite SC-97 | |
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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 | ||
Dolby Vision | vs | ||
BT.2020 color space | vs | ||
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | vs | Component****, Composite |
FireConnect | vs | ||
FlareConnect | vs | ||
Chromecast Built-In | vs | ||
DTS Play-Fi | vs | ||
Works with SONOS | vs | ||
More RCA Line Inputs | 6 | vs | 3 |
More Optical Outputs | vs | 1 | |
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 | ||
Longer Warranty | 3 Years Parts & Labor | vs | 2 Years Parts & Labor |
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 |
Advantage of Pioneer Elite SC-97
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite SC-97 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX801.
Pioneer Elite SC-97 has more zones and bigger power supply. It supports front wide channels and Pandora. It has XLR inputs.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | vs | Pioneer Elite SC-97 | |
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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 | Advanced | vs | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) |
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 RCA Line Outputs | vs | 1 | |
XLR Line Inputs | vs | ||
More Composite Video Outputs | vs | 2 | |
More RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | vs | 13.2 |
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%) |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.
STRENGTHS |
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11.2 Channel Processing |
Dolby Atmos |
DTS:X |
DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
HDR10 |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
Ethernet |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
Many HDMI Inputs |
USB Input |
Many Optical Inputs |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
RCA Pre-Outs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Spotify |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No eARC |
No HDR10+ |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
Few 8K Inputs |
Audio Section
Amplifier
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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9 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer Elite 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 Elite 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. |
Speaker Configurations
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801's and Pioneer Elite SC-97's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
- Pioneer Elite 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 Elite 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 Elite 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 Elite 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 Elite SC-LX801: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- Pioneer Elite 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 Elite SC-LX801: Does not support.
- Pioneer Elite SC-97: 9.2, 9.2.2.
- Bi-Amp: Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer Elite 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.
- 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 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.
- Compressed Music Enhancer: Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and Pioneer Elite SC-97 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
- Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and Pioneer Elite SC-97 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.
- MCACC: Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) delivers an easy-to-use, automatic sound adjustment system to precision-tune your Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers with minimal effort. Every MCACC system comes with a microphone to measure and analyze reverb characteristics. The equalizer optimally adjusts sound parameters to fit the size and shape of your home environment while maintaining the integrity of high-resolution playback without any degradation to the quality of your music.
Dolby Atmos
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and Pioneer Elite SC-97 support Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound 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. 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.
DTS:X
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and Pioneer Elite SC-97 support DTS:X. 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.
Sound Processing
Room Calibration
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and Pioneer Elite SC-97 come with MCACC Pro room correction system.
Video Section
HDMI
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.
Pioneer Elite 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 Elite SC-97 can also upscale from analog sources.
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer Elite 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 Elite 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 Elite SC-LX801 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
Pioneer Elite 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.
- HDR10: HDR10 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 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
- Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 has 11.2 and Pioneer Elite 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.
- XLR Inputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Pioneer Elite SC-97. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection.
- Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer Elite SC-97 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer Elite SC-97.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 and 1 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer Elite 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 Elite SC-LX801
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs: 0. - Pioneer Elite 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 Elite SC-LX801
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0. - Pioneer Elite 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 Elite SC-LX801
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1. - Pioneer Elite SC-97
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0.
Front A/V Inputs
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX801: HDMI, USB
- Pioneer Elite SC-97: HDMI, USB
Pioneer Elite SC-LX801
Pioneer Elite SC-97
Specifications
And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
BASICS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
Series | Elite | Elite |
Model | SC-LX801 | SC-97 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | Europe | North America |
Release Year | 2017 | 2015 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Channels | 9.2 | 9.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier | Class 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 | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1 | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S) | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S) |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | ||
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | 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 USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD | MP3, 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 USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD | Apple 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 Control | Multi-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 Surround | 11 + 1 | 11 + 1 |
Wide Surround | ||
Front Stage Surround Advance | (Focus/Wide) | |
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) | |
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC Pro | MCACC Pro |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 3 | 6 |
Reflex Optimizer | ||
Phase Control | ||
Full Band Phase Control | ||
Standing Wave Control | ||
EQ Bands | 9-Band | 9-Band (Advanced) |
Symmetric EQ | ||
X-Curve | ||
Distance Adjustment | 0.5 feet | 1/2 Inch |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
VIDEO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Enhanced ARC | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
3-D Ready | ||
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) | up to 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 Resolution | 1080i | 1080i (1125i) |
Stream Smoother | ||
Pure Cinema | ||
Video Parameter Adjustments | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level | |
Triple HD Noise Reduction | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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MHL Input | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) | |
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) | iPod and iPhone via front USB |
Remote App | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | ||
RCA Line Input | 6 | 3 |
RCA Line Output | 1 | |
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Optical Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Output | 2 | |
S-Video Input | ||
S-Video Output | ||
Component Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 | |
PC In | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 13.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Zones | 3 | 4 |
Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | 2, 3 and HDZone |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) | 2 (assignable) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
MISC | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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On-Screen Display | Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) |
GUI Languages | 9 | |
HDMI Speaker B Link | ||
AVNavigator | Built-in | |
IP Control for CI | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3 | Surround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone |
FL Dimmer | ||
Function Rename | ||
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) | |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
adapterport |
RADIO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM with RDS | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 63 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn | vTuner |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Front Panel | Brushed | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | ||
Advanced Direct Construction | Advanced Direct Construction | Advanced Direct Construction |
Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Ceramic Speaker Terminals | ||
3D Space Frame Construction | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Power Supply | AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
Transformer Stabilizer | ||
Power Consumption | 320 W | 370 W |
No Sound Power | 90 W | |
Standby Power | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
GENERAL | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power Standby | ||
Auto Power off | ||
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" |
Weight | 18.1 kg (39.9 lbs) | 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs) |
Warranty | 3 Years Parts & Labor | 2 Years Parts & Labor |
SPECS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX801 | Pioneer Elite SC-97 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 140 W (0.08% THD) | 140 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 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 | 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 Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) |
THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W) | 0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/82 kΩ | 400 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 5 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1 V/470 kΩ | |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 43 Ω | |
Rated Headphone Power Output | 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 108 dB | 103 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 90 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 | 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 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 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 | 2․1 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | 5 V, 55 mA |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 High Speed (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 | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted