Pioneer SC-LX901 vs Yamaha RX-A1080

GENERAL	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series	Elite	Aventage
Model	SC-LX901	RX-A1080
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	Central and South America
Release Year	2017	2018
Predecessor	Pioneer SC-99	Yamaha RX-A1070
Successor	Pioneer SC-LX904	Yamaha RX-A4A

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Channels	11.2	7.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	110 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	Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
Surround:AI™
DAC	ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)	ESS SABRE Premier DAC ES9007S
DAC Specs	192 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
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		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, 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	PQLS & PQFA
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift	via Dialog Enhancement	no presence speakers required
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		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround	11 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC Pro	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint Measurement and Precision EQ Calculation
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
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via future firmware update
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 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	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	1080i	1080i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	6	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	4
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	USB, Analog Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Number of Zones	3	2
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out	HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out
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	2 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
On-Screen Display	Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	7
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (8 sets)
Web Control
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		Full LED Backlight

RADIO	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction	Advanced Direct Construction
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	11	9
Large Speaker Terminals	11	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	340 W	420 W
Maximum Power Consumption		1190 W
No Sound Power	90 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-1/3"	435 mm x 182 mm x 439 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 259 mm x 439 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17-1/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-1/4" x 17-1/4")
Weight	18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)	14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer SC-LX901	Yamaha RX-A1080
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		110 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	140 W (0.08% THD)	120 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		135 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		165 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		120 W (0.06% 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)	140 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		170 W (10% 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	880 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		280 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		135 W
THD	0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)	0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/82 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 kΩ	1.0 V/470 Ω
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	43 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	108 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	90 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)		+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/60 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 PB/PR) 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
HDMI Output Type	5 V, 55 mA
USB Terminal	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	530/531 kHz - 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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