Denon AVC-X6500H vs Pioneer SC-1523-K

GENERAL	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Brand	Denon	Pioneer
Model	AVC-X6500H	SC-1523-K
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	USA
Release Year	2018	2013
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X6400H	Pioneer SC-1522-K
Successor	Denon AVC-X6700H

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Channels	11.2	9.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Monolithic	Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification		Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability	5-ch (assignable)	Front

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Four 300 MHz DSP cores	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	AKM AK4458VN	ESS SABRE32 Ultra
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	9.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital	32 bit
Alpha Processing	AL32 Processing Plus
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.4
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD		with Loudness Management
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 7.1.4
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:X
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	Built-In
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
Auto Level Control		Multi-Channel
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever		Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control		Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer		Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		15+1 Mode DSP
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers		Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	Advanced MCACC
Audyssey App Support
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		6
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands		9-Band
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment		1/2 inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
PC Display
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p (1125p)
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments		YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Wi-Fi		via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC	via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input		1 Front (Version 2.0)
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
Remote App	Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire	iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	1 Front
USB DC Out Port		1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	7	5
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	4	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	HDMI, USB, Composite Video
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out	Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subfoower
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out	RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
GUI Languages	9
Web Control
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
AV Navigator		Built-in
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration		Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker
Display	2 lines
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	RC-1219	Learning Remote Control
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Analog Tuner		FM/AM
Presets		63
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Chassis		Insulated Dual Chassis
Front Panel	Metal	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction		Advanced Direct Construction
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	750 W	330 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 389 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 389 mm) 17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 15 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 15 3/8")	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
Weight	14.6 kg (32 lbs 3 oz)	15,0 kg (33 lb 1 oz)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVC-X6500H	Pioneer SC-1523-K
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% 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 (0.7% THD)	175 W (1.0% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	205 W (1% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)		220 W (1.0% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive		760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	250 W x 2-channel
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W x 2-channel
THD		0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	1.2 V	390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 dB	101 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal		19-pin (not DVI)
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 55 mA
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 900 mA
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
AM Frequency		530 kHz - 1700 kHz
Warranty	3 Years	1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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