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Pioneer SC-1323-K (USA version)
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, DLNA
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB input
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Content
Overview
Pioneer SC-1323-K was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 80 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer SC-1323-K.
PROS |
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Front Wide Channel Support |
DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
Ethernet |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
Many HDMI Inputs |
USB Input |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
RCA Pre-Outs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Pandora |
Spotify |
CONS |
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No Dolby Atmos |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No DTS:X |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No eARC |
No HDR10 |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
Few 8K Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No Tidal |
Audio Section
7 channel Class D3 Amplifier
Pioneer SC-1323-K features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
Speaker Configurations
Pioneer SC-1323-K's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- Front Wide Channel support: Pioneer SC-1323-K supports front wide channels. With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels - 7.2.
- 2-ch Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-1323-K allows you to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.
Sound Processing
- Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer SC-1323-K is done by Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever. Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on USB, Smartphone and portable media players. By restoring data that tend to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneers Advanced Sound Retriever Technology enhances audio reproduction all the way upto 20 Khz frequencies.
Room Calibration
Pioneer SC-1323-K comes with Advanced MCACC room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.
- MCACC: Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) delivers an easy-to-use, automatic sound adjustment system to precision-tune your Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers with minimal effort. Every MCACC system comes with a microphone to measure and analyze reverb characteristics. The equalizer optimally adjusts sound parameters to fit the size and shape of your home environment while maintaining the integrity of high-resolution playback without any degradation to the quality of your music.
Video Section
HDMI
Pioneer SC-1323-K features 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.
- 4K/30Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
- 4K Upscaling: Pioneer SC-1323-K can upscale up to 4K/30p from HDMI and analog sources.
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion: The a/v receiver supports video upconversion, so you can connect your analog Component and Composite video sources and Pioneer SC-1323-K will output them via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
- HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
- 3D Ready: Pioneer SC-1323-K is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
Multi-zone Playback
Pioneer SC-1323-K offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 4 different rooms.
Zone 2
- Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
- Audio Pre/Line Output: If you have a dedicated amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre/line outs and use "pre out" option to control volume from the a/v receiver or use "line out" option - send fixed signal and then control volume on the Zone 2 amplifier.
- Composite Video Output: Pioneer SC-1323-K has analog Composite Video output for Zone 2. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
Zone 3
- Audio Pre/Line Output: If you have a dedicated amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre/line outs and use "pre out" option to control volume from the a/v receiver or use "line out" option - send fixed signal and then control volume on the Zone 3 amplifier.
Zone 4
- HDMI Output: Pioneer SC-1323-K offers HDMI output for Zone 4. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-1323-K has 9.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the a/v receiver to power the rest.
- Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 line inputs and 1 line output for analog audio connection.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connection.
- Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.
Video
- HDMI:
- Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs: 0 - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2
- Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Pioneer SC-1323-K supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
- Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1


Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Pioneer SC-1323-K.
BASICS | |
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Brand | Pioneer |
Model | SC-1323-K |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA |
Release Year | 2013 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 7.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | |
Amplifier | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) |
THX™ Certification | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | |
Bi-amp Capability | Front |
AUDIO | |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | |
Dolby Atmos | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | |
Dolby Atmos Music | |
Dolby TrueHD | with Loudness Management |
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 |
IMAX Enhanced | |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | |
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | |
DSD via HDMI | 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 Control | Multi-Channel |
Dialog Enhancement | |
Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement |
Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) |
Sound Retriever AIR | |
Digital Noise Reduction | |
Tone Control | Front L/R Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit24 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 | 15+1 Mode DSP |
Wide Surround | |
Front Stage Surround Advance | |
Headphone Surround | |
Virtual Speakers | Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide |
Virtual Depth | |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Advanced MCACC |
Manual MCACC | |
MCACC Memory | 6 |
Full Band Phase Control | |
Standing Wave Control | |
EQ Bands | 9-Band |
Symmetric EQ | |
X-Curve | |
Distance Adjustment | 1/2 inch |
Precision Distance | |
Polarity Check | |
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | |
PC Display |
VIDEO | |
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Enhanced ARC | |
HDCP Version | 2.2 |
HDR10 | |
HDR10+ | |
Dynamic HDR | |
Dolby Vision | |
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
BT.2020 color space | |
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/30p |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/30p |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | |
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p (1125p) |
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 | |
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MHL Input | 1 Front (Version 2.0) |
DLNA 1.5 | |
FireConnect | |
FlareConnect | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Works with SONOS | |
AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB |
Remote App | iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) |
Bluetooth | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) |
RCA Line Input | 5 |
RCA Line Output | 1 |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 |
Composite Video Input | 5 (1 front) |
Composite Video Output | 2 |
S-Video Input | |
S-Video Output | |
Component Video Input | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 |
PC In | |
Multi-Channel Input | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 9.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite Video |
Speaker A/B | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | |
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Zones | 4 |
Powered Zones | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subfoower |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 |
MISC | |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | |
AVNavigator | Built-in |
IP Control for CI | |
PreAmp Mode | |
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker |
FL Dimmer | |
Function Rename | |
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control |
Detachable Power Cord | |
adapterport |
RADIO | |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
Presets | 63 |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | vTuner |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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Chassis | Insulated Dual Chassis |
Front Panel | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | |
Advanced Direct Construction | Advanced Direct Construction |
Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
3D Space Frame Construction | |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | |
Transformer Stabilizer | |
Power Consumption | 290 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W |
GENERAL | |
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ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |
Auto Power Standby | |
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" |
Weight | 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs) |
Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
SPECS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 125 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 165 W (1.0% THD) |
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 200 W (1.0% THD) |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 630 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) |
THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 380 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 101 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 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/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
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 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A |
adapterport Terminal | 5 V, 100 mA |
Extension Terminal | |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted