Pioneer VSX-LX305 vs Pioneer SC-95

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Series	Elite	Elite
Model	VSX-LX305	SC-95
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia and Asia	North America
Release Year	2021	2015
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-LX304	Pioneer SC-85
Successor		Pioneer SC-LX701

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Channels	9.2	9.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Direct Energy	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 VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC		ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	9.1	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		up to with firmware update
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
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz/24 bit	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD	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		plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
Auto Level Control		Multi-Channel
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever	Advanced (2ch)	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 Audio Processing
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 VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction	MCACC Pro
Calibration Microphone	MCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1	6
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control	Multi-Point
EQ Bands		9-Band (Advanced)
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment		1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
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	2.3	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K	up to 4K/60p (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 VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi	via Pioneer Music Control App
MHL Input		1 Rear (Version 2.0)
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod and iPhone via front USB
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs	6
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	3
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	13.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		2
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2, 3 and HDZone
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)	RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)	2 (assignable)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
On-Screen Display		Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
GUI Languages	9
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)

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	63
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Front Panel	Brushed	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction		Advanced Direct Construction
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 VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	760 W	330 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm 21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
Weight	10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)	15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
Weight of Package	13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-LX305	Pioneer SC-95
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		135 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		175 W (1.0% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	185 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	170 W (1% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)		220 W (1.0% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive		760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	130 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	101 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
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	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)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
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	Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A	USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1700 kHz
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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