Pioneer SC-61 vs Yamaha RX-A6A

GENERAL	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series	Elite	Aventage
Model	SC-61	RX-A6A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Canada
Release Year	2012	2021
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A2070
Successor	Pioneer SC-71

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class D3
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	Front Channel

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	TI Aureus
Surround:AI™
DAC		ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	384 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	PLIIz
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 Formats	LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 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	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	WAV/FLAC	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
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)	Ultra Low Jitter PLL
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-bit24 Audio Processing
Digital Filter Slow Mode
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		HD3
DSP Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround	15 + Headphone Surround
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance	(Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers	Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide	including surround back
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Advanced MCACC	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	6
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
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	2.2	2.3
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 1080p	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 1080/24p (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 Resolution	1080p (1125p)	1080i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments	Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Wi-Fi	via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod/iPhone/iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	1	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 Front	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port	1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
Optical Inputs	2	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	5	5
RCA Line Outputs	1
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	9.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	2
Composite Video Outputs	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Composite Video	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub	HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out	RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
On-Screen Display	GUI with Album Art	Graphical User Interface
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display	(Zone 2)
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator
PC Set-Up
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
Display		High-resolution LCD display
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	Learning

RADIO	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	63	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Chassis	Insulated Dual Chassis
Front Panel	Hairline
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction	Advanced Direct Construction
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	11
Large Speaker Terminals	9	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	290 W	500 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.4 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"	435 mm x 192 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8")
Weight	14.4 kg (31.7 lbs)	18.7 kg (41.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer SC-61	Yamaha RX-A6A
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)	125 W (0.08% THD)	165 W (0.9% 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)		220 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	165 W (1.0% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		250 W (10% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	200 W (1.0% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive	630 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
THD	0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)	0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	375 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		4.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	375 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	101 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)		+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/61 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		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/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 Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version		4․2
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal	19-pin (not DVI)
HDMI Output Type	5 V, 55 mA
USB Terminal	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1700 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

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

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