Pioneer SC-LX502 vs Yamaha RX-A6A

GENERAL	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series	Elite	Aventage
Model	SC-LX502	RX-A6A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia	Taiwan
Release Year	2017	2021
Predecessor	Pioneer SC-LX501	Yamaha RX-A2070
Successor	Pioneer VSX-LX503

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	120 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 (Direct Energy HD)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM AK4458	ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 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
Dolby Digital EX
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	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		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	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		Ultra Low Jitter PLL
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever	Advanced
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
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
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	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	1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX502	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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	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	480i/576i	1080i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	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	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 Front	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
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
dockport
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out	HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
On-Screen Display		Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2/ Bi-AMP, HEIGHT/SP B
Display		High-resolution LCD display
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	User-Friendly Simple Remote Control

RADIO	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	11
Large Speaker Terminals	9	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Power Supply	AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 110-120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	250 W	500 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.4 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Pioneer SC-LX502	Yamaha RX-A6A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 185 mm x 395 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-9/16"	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	12.1 kg (26.7 lbs)	18.7 kg (41.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer SC-LX502	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)		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, 1 channel driven, FTC)	180 W (1% THD)	200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	220 W (1% THD)	230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	300 W (10% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive	560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
THD	0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)	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)	200 mV/82 kΩ	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)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	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
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	43 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	+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	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 B/R) 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	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․1 + LE	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz
Warranty	3 Years Parts & Labor	3 Years

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

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