Yamaha RX-A3070 vs Pioneer SC-LX901

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      Pioneer SC-LX901
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      Highlights

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

      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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3070
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX901
      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 Yamaha RX-A3070 to Pioneer SC-LX901 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 Yamaha RX-A3070 has 9 channel and the Pioneer SC-LX901 has 11 channel amplifiers with Yamaha RX-A3070's being more powerful.


      Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901

      Yamaha RX-A3070 was introduced in 2017 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 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.

      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.

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A3070 and Pioneer SC-LX901 and gave them scores of 93 and 91 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.

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      Pioneer SC-LX901

      Amplifier
      96
      Amplifier
      94
      Audio Features
      88
      Audio Features
      89
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      93
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      96
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      89
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      93
      OVERALL
      91

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-A3070 and Pioneer SC-LX901.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      Pioneer SC-LX901

      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   XLR Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   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
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      Pioneer SC-LX901

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A3070

      Pioneer SC-LX901

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

      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3070

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3070 over Pioneer SC-LX901.

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      Yamaha RX-A3070 vs Pioneer SC-LX901
      Higher Power Output 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer up to 96/24 vs
      Virtual Speakers including surround back vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Video Parameter Adjustments vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot) vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 3 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6
      XLR Line Inputs 1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 4 vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio vs HDMI, USB
      More Zones 4 vs 3
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Bigger Power Supply 490 W vs 340 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 165 W (0.9% THD) vs 140 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 108 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 95 dB vs 90 dB

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX901

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX901 over Yamaha RX-A3070.

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      Yamaha RX-A3070 vs Pioneer SC-LX901
      More Channels 9.2 vs 11.2
      Bi-amp capability vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      Air Studios Monitor Certification vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite vs Component**, Composite
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Speaker A/B vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 2 / 1
      PreAmp Mode vs
      Analog Tuner FM vs FM/AM
      Pandora vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR vs 4․1 + LE

      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 Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        High Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos
        DTS:X
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio player1 Front
        Many RCA Line Inputs8 (1 front)6
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)11.2
        Composite Video Inputs42
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones43
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        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 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Few 8K Inputs

      6. Amplifier

      Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901

      9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3070 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      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.


        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Channels9.211.2
        Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 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

        Yamaha RX-A3070's and Pioneer SC-LX901's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-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.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Yamaha RX-A3070: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3070 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer SC-LX901 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

        Yamaha RX-A3070 and Pioneer SC-LX901 support Dolby Atmos.

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

        DTS:X

        Yamaha RX-A3070 and Pioneer SC-LX901 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Yamaha RX-A3070 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        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 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Yamaha RX-A3070 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

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

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources. Yamaha RX-A3070 can also upscale from analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3070 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 both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Yamaha RX-A3070 is HDCP 2.3 and Pioneer SC-LX901 is 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)

        Yamaha RX-A3070 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Pioneer SC-LX901 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. 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-A3070 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 Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        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 Version2.32.2
        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 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3070 and 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: Yamaha RX-A3070 and Pioneer SC-LX901 have 11.2 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, Yamaha RX-A3070 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • XLR Inputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Yamaha RX-A3070. 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: There are 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3070 and 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX901 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3070 and 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-LX901 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:
        • Yamaha RX-A3070
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • 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.
        • Yamaha RX-A3070
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-LX901
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Yamaha RX-A3070: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio
        • Pioneer SC-LX901: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio player1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs33
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs32
        RCA Line Inputs8 (1 front)6
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs1
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)11.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs42
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Yamaha RX-A3070 and Pioneer SC-LX901 and gave them scores of 93 and 91 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.


        Yamaha RX-A3070

        Pioneer SC-LX901

        OVERALL
        93
        OVERALL
        91

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 150 W
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   Many Channels - 11.2
        •   High Power Output - 140 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        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

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   XLR Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        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

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   4 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        BrandYamahaPioneer
        SeriesAventageElite
        ModelRX-A3070SC-LX901
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAustraliaNorth America
        Release Year20172017
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A3060 Pioneer SC-99
        SuccessorYamaha RX-A3080 Pioneer SC-LX904
        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Channels9.211.2
        Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 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 Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ES9026PRO (for main 7 channels)ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.211.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        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 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple 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 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 no presence speakers required via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth® Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer up to 96/24
        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 with Video On mode
        CINEMA DSP HD3
        DSP Programs24
        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 including surround back
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement MCACC Pro
        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
        PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        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 Version2.32.2
        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 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i1080i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio player1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs33
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs32
        RCA Line Inputs8 (1 front)6
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs1
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)11.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs42
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Analog AudioHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Number of Zones43
        Powered ZonesZone 2 / 32 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA PreoutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA PreoutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output22 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User InterfaceIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
        GUI Languages7
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 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
        Remote Controller (Preset)
        RADIO Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Power SupplyAC 240 V, 50 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption490 W340 W
        No Sound Power90 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-1/3"
        Weight19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A3070 Pioneer SC-LX901
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)185 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)230 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)165 W (0.06% 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 (0.9% THD)200 W (1% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)230 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)410 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)295 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)175 W
        THD0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)
        THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/82 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ1 V/470 kΩ
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB108 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB90 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 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/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)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        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 Frequency2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․1 + LE
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        DAB Freq174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
        DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
        Warranty3 Years3 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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