Pioneer SC-97 vs Sony STR-AN1000

GENERAL	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Brand	Pioneer	Sony
Series	Elite
Model	SC-97	STR-AN1000
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	USA
Release Year	2015	2023
Predecessor	Pioneer SC-87	Sony STR-DN1080
Successor	Pioneer SC-LX801

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Channels	9.2	7.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1 + Phantom 2ch
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos		up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
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	up to with firmware update	up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
DTS Neural:X	with firmware update
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	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
360 Reality Audio
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats		FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC
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
Dialog Enhancement
Dialogue Lift	via Dialog Enhancement	Center Speaker Lift Up
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
Sound Retriever	Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer	Hi-bit32 Audio Processing	DSEE Ultimate
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	11 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance	(Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers	(Surround Back/Height/Wide)
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC Pro	D.C.A.C. IX
Calibration Microphone		Stereo
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	6
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band (Advanced)
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
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 4K/60p (4:4:4)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i (1125i)
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	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input	1 Rear (Version 2.0)
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB
Remote App	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	6
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs		2
USB Input	1 Front	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	3	4
RCA Line Outputs	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	13.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs	2	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Number of Zones	4	3
Powered Zones	2, 3 and HDZone	3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out	HDMI
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out	Pre/Line Out
Zone 4 Outs	HDMI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (assignable)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 1	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages		3
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator	Built-in
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	Surround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	Learning Remote Control (Lumius)	RMT-AA511U

RADIO	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM
Presets	63	30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner	TuneIn & iHeart Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction	Advanced Direct Construction
Speaker Terminals	11	7
Large Speaker Terminals	11	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	370 W	240 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.5 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function

PHYSICAL	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"	430 mm x 156 mm x 331 mm 17" x 6-1/4" x 13-1/8"
Weight	17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)	9.4 kg (20 lb 12 oz)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer SC-97	Sony STR-AN1000
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	140 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		100 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	190 W (1.0% THD)	120 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	240 W (1.0% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive	810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
THD	0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)	0.09%
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	500 mV/50 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	103 dB	105 dB (500 mV)
S/N Ratio (digital)		100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Frequency Response (Analog In)		10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz, 5.6 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)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	1000BASE-T
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	5․0
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	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 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1700 kHz
Warranty	2 Years Parts & Labor	2 Years

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

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