Pioneer VSX-90 vs Pioneer SC-95

      Pioneer VSX-90

      Pioneer SC-95
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-90
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95
      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 VSX-90 to Pioneer SC-95 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 VSX-90 has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-95 has 9 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95

      Pioneer VSX-90 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Pioneer SC-95 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-90 and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 78 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 VSX-90

      Pioneer SC-95

      Amplifier
      74
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      81
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      73
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      80
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      78
      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 VSX-90 and Pioneer SC-95.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-90

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 135 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
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-90

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   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 Phono Input
      •   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 VSX-90

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   9.2 Channels

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-90

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-90 over Pioneer SC-95.

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      Pioneer VSX-90 vs Pioneer SC-95
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      X-Curve vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) vs 1080i (1125i)
      Bigger Power Supply 550 W vs 330 W

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-95 over Pioneer VSX-90.

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      Pioneer VSX-90 vs Pioneer SC-95
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability Front vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.2
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X vs up to with firmware update
      DTS Neural:X vs with firmware update
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs Neo:X (before firmware update)
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      Optimum Surround vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10 vs
      Stream Smoother vs
      Pure Cinema vs
      Triple HD Noise Reduction vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 13.2
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Zones 3 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 and HDZone vs 2, 3 and HDZone
      +12V Trigger Output 1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone) vs 2 (assignable)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 2 / 1
      On-Screen Display Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) vs Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
      Advanced Direct Construction [] vs Advanced Direct Construction
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      Transformer Stabilizer vs
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

      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 VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Dolby Atmos
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro MCACC Pro
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs11
        Ethernet
        Zones34
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)      		up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        Few RCA Line Inputs33
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95

      7 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-90 features 7 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-95 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDiscrete Direct EnergyClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-90's and Pioneer SC-95's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer VSX-90: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 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 VSX-90: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 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 VSX-90: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 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 VSX-90: 7.2.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 9.2, 9.2.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-90 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer SC-95 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 VSX-90 and Pioneer SC-95 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer SC-95 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-95 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-95 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer SC-95 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6 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 VSX-90 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        Pioneer SC-95 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 (4:4:4 24-bit)
          4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
          4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support 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.
        • 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 VSX-90 does not support HDR.

        Pioneer SC-95 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 VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        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 (4:4:4 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)        		up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-95 has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Pioneer SC-95 has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-95.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-90 and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-95 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 VSX-90
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-95
          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 VSX-90
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-95
          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.
        • Pioneer VSX-90 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-95 supports up to 1080i (1125i) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-90
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-95
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-90: HDMI, USB
        • Pioneer SC-95: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs33
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.213.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs11
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-90 and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 78 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 VSX-90

        Pioneer SC-95

        OVERALL
        78
        OVERALL
        89

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        74
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 135 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        81
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No 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

        GOOD
        73
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No 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

        GOOD
        80
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   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
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

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

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesEliteElite
        ModelVSX-90SC-95
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSANorth America
        Release Year20152015
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-80 Pioneer SC-85
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-LX301 Pioneer SC-LX701
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDiscrete Direct EnergyClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments AureusTexas Instruments Aureus
        DACSABRE Premier (ES9006S)ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.111.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6 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, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 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, DSDApple 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 plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-ChannelMulti-Channel
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) 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-bit24 Audio Processing 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 Surround10 + 1 Mode11 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers (Surround Back/Height/Wide) (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro MCACC Pro
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory66
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)9-Band (Advanced)
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        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 (4:4:4 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)        		up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) 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 Resolution1080p (1125p)1080i (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 VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input 1 Rear (Version 2.0) 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
        DLNA 1.5 (DMR)
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB iPod and iPhone via front USB
        Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs33
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.213.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs11
        Component Video Outputs
        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 VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Number of Zones34
        Powered Zones2 and HDZone2, 3 and HDZone
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsHDMIRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone)2 (assignable)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        On-Screen DisplayIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display HDZone
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator Built-in Built-in
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back / Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD ZoneSurround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)Learning Remote Control (Lumius)
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6363
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Front PanelBrushedBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals911
        Large Speaker Terminals911
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption550 W330 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 363 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
        Weight9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-90 Pioneer SC-95
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)220 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB101 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 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/CB, PR/CR)
        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 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal FrequencyDual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA5 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 Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty2 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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