Onkyo TX-NR5100 vs Pioneer SC-LX801

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Brand	Onkyo	Pioneer
Series		Elite
Model	TX-NR5100	SC-LX801
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	Europe
Release Year	2021	2017
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR595	Pioneer SC-97

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines	Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
DAC		ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
THX Listening Modes
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
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
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, 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 USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	Apple 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	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio	PQLS & PQFA
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever		Advanced
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	Front L/R	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		11 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™	MCACC Pro
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		3
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands		9-Band
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment		0.5 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	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 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
Remote App	Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs	4
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	3	6
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs		HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B)	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
On-Screen Display		Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
GUI Languages		9
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration		Surround Back/Height 1/Height 2/Speaker B/Bi-Amp/Zone 2/Zone 3
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	RC-986R

RADIO	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Front Panel		Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction		Advanced Direct Construction
Speaker Terminals	7	11
Large Speaker Terminals	2	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	490 W	320 W
No Sound Power	45 W	90 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 160 mm x 327.8 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-7/8"	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-1/3"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	525 mm x 240 mm x 405 mm 20-11/16" x 9-7/16" x 15-15/16"
Weight	8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)	18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)
Weight of Package	10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR5100	Pioneer SC-LX801
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		140 W (0.08% 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)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	165 W (1% 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 Drive		770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)	200 mV/82 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω (subwoofer)	1 V/470 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		43 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)	57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	108 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		90 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz	11.2 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)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․1 + LE
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 55 mA
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 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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