Pioneer SC-LX901 vs Yamaha RX-V385

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      Highlights

      • 11.2 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

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX901
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V385
      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-LX901 to Yamaha RX-V385 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-LX901 has 11 channel and the Yamaha RX-V385 has 5 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-LX901's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385

      Pioneer SC-LX901 was introduced in 2017 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 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.

      Yamaha RX-V385 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX901 and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 91 and 71 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-LX901

      Yamaha RX-V385

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      89
      Audio Features
      63
      Video Features
      93
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      69
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      62
      OVERALL
      91
      OVERALL
      71

      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-LX901 and Yamaha RX-V385.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-LX901

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   Many Channels - 11.2
      •   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
      •   Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer SC-LX901

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   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
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   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-LX901

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX901

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX901 over Yamaha RX-V385.

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      Pioneer SC-LX901 vs Yamaha RX-V385
      More Channels 11.2 vs 5.1
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B vs
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 5.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification vs
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs
      Remote Controll App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 1
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 3 (1 Front)
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.1
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      PreAmp Mode vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Internet Radio TuneIn vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 340 W vs 260 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 200 W (1% THD) vs 100 W (0.9% THD)
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 + LE vs 2․1 + EDR
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years Parts & Labor vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V385

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Pioneer SC-LX901.

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      Pioneer SC-LX901 vs Yamaha RX-V385
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/32 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Universal Power Supply AC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz vs AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 108 dB vs 110 dB

      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-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, in and out
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        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/60p 4:4:4
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385

      11 channel Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier: Pioneer SC-LX901 features 11 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.

      5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V385 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Channels11.25.1
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 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 Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-LX901's and Yamaha RX-V385's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer SC-LX901: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer SC-LX901: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer SC-LX901: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-LX901 is able to bi-amp up to 4 and Yamaha RX-V385 is 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-LX901 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer SC-LX901 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer SC-LX901 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-LX901 supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Pioneer SC-LX901 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        Yamaha RX-V385 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 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.
        • 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-LX901 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V385 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-LX901 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

        Yamaha RX-V385 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)

        Yamaha RX-V385 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.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        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/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-LX901 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-LX901 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX901 and 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V385 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-LX901 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V385 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-LX901
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           3   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-LX901 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-LX901: HDMI, USB
        • Yamaha RX-V385: USB, mini-jack Audio

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs31
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs63 (1 Front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-LX901 and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 91 and 71 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-LX901

        Yamaha RX-V385

        OVERALL
        91
        OVERALL
        71

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   Many Channels - 11.2
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   Many Channels - 11.2
        •   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
        AVERAGE
        63
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        AVERAGE
        62
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesElite
        ModelSC-LX901RX-V385
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAsiaBrazil
        Release Year20172018
        PredecessorPioneer SC-99 Yamaha RX-V383
        SuccessorPioneer SC-LX904
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Channels11.25.1
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass 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-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)Burr-Brown DAC x 3
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.25.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        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, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction 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 including enhancer for Bluetooth®
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        CINEMA DSP
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        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-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro YPAO sound optimization
        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
        YPAO Volume
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        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/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 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-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, in and out
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs31
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs22
        RCA Line Inputs63 (1 Front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB, mini-jack Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Number of Zones31
        Powered Zones2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone B Video Output
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 10 / 0
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        On-Screen DisplayIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) color OSD
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        RADIO Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals115
        Large Speaker Terminals115
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Power SupplyAC 220-230/240 V, 50/60 HzAC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption340 W260 W
        Maximum Power Consumption600 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-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        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 161 mm x 315 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 16" x 9"
        Weight18.3 kg (40.3 lbs)7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
        Weight of Package30 lbs
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-LX901 Yamaha RX-V385
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)200 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (1% THD)100 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)135 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)255 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 Drive880 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)150 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)130 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)110 W
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 kΩ1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 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 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/PR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
        Warranty3 Years Parts & Labor2 Years

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

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