Pioneer SC-LX502 vs Pioneer SC-65

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      BrandPioneerPioneer
      SeriesEliteElite
      ModelSC-LX502SC-65
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA
      Release Year20172012
      PredecessorPioneer SC-LX501
      SuccessorPioneer VSX-LX503 Pioneer SC-75
      AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)Class D3
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel
      AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1TI Aureus x 2
      DACAKM AK4458
      DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.19.1
      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: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
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHDWAV/FLAC
      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)
      Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
      Sound Retriever Advanced Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control All Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 (96 kHz) Audio Processing
      Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround15 + Headphone Surround
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Advanced MCACC
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory16
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands9-Band9
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment0.1 feet1/2 Inch
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i1080p (1125p)
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter AdjustmentsAdvanced 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-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)iPod/iPhone/iPad
      Remote App Pioneer Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)2
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front1 Front
      USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs45
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs2
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs12
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      adapterport
      ZONES Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Number of Zones23
      Powered Zones2 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album Art
      GUI Languages7
      Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Zone 2)
      HDMI Speaker B Link
      AV Navigator
      PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2/ Bi-AMP, HEIGHT/SP B7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote Controller User-Friendly Simple Remote ControlLearning

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      RADIO Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4063
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
      Front PanelBrushedAluminum (Hairline)
      Solid Aluminum Front
      ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
      Speaker Terminals911
      Large Speaker Terminals911
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption250 W330 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      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 185 mm x 441 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"
      Weight11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-LX502 Pioneer SC-65
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.08% THD)130 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (1.0% THD)170 W (1.0% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)225 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)200 W (1.0% THD)210 W (1.0% THD)
      Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      THD0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W)0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/82 kΩ380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB101 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 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)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Warranty3 Years Parts & Labor2 Years

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

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