Pioneer Elite SC-82

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2014 Lineup
    4. Changes from the SC-72
    5. Amplifier
    6. Speaker Configurations
    7. HDMI
    8. Room Calibration
    9. Multi-zone Playback
    10. Inputs and Outputs
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications

    1. Overview

    Pioneer Elite SC-82 was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 82 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.

    Amplifier
    90
    Audio Features
    75
    Video Features
    73
    Connectivity
    81
    Zones
    94
    Radio
    85
    OVERALL
    82

    For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluation section.

    2. Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer Elite SC-82.

    PROs

    •   High Power Output - 130 W
    •   Front Wide Channel Support
    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    •   Bluetooth
    •   7 HDMI Inputs
    •   USB Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Component Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   4 Zones
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify

    CONs

    •   No Dolby Atmos
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No DTS:X
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No HDR10
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No Dolby Vision
    •   No eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   0 8K Input
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   No Tidal

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   7.2 Channels
    •   7.1 Channel Processing
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   3 HDMI Outputs

    3. Pioneer 2014 Lineup

    In 2014 Pioneer released 11 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Pioneer 2014 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsImmersive AudioZones Price
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    		9.2140 W9.211.2Dolby Atmos4
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    		9.2140 W9.211.2Dolby Atmos4
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    		9.2135 W9.211.2Dolby Atmos4
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    		7.2120 W7.12.23
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    		7.290 W7.12.23
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    		7.280 W7.12
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    		7.290 W7.12.23
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    		7.280 W7.12
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    		5.280 W5.11
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    		5.180 W5.11

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Pioneer SC-89 vs SC-87 vs SC-85 vs SC-82 vs SC-81 vs VSX-80.

    4. Changes from the SC-72

    Pioneer Elite SC-82 has replaced SC-72. Here we present differences between these two models.

    UPGRADES Pioneer Elite SC-82 vs Pioneer SC-72
    Full Band Phase Control vs
    Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
    4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
    4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)    		 vs up to 4K/30p
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) vs up to 4K/30p
    DOWNGRADES Pioneer Elite SC-82 vs Pioneer SC-72
    Surround EX vs
    Less HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
    Less RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 5
    Less Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
    Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI, USB, Composite Video
    Zone 2 Outs RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer vs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Pioneer Elite SC-82 vs SC-72.

    5. Amplifier

    7 channel Class D3 Amplifier

    Pioneer Elite SC-82 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      AMPLIFIER
      Channels7.2
      Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability Front

      6. Speaker Configurations

      Pioneer Elite SC-82'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 Elite SC-82 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 Elite SC-82 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.

      7. HDMI

      Pioneer Elite SC-82 features 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling: Pioneer Elite SC-82 can upscale up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) 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 Elite SC-82 will output them via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • 3D Ready: Pioneer Elite SC-82 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.


      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      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 (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)

      8. Room Calibration

      Pioneer Elite SC-82 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.

      9. Multi-zone Playback

      Pioneer Elite SC-82 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.

      Zone 3

        Zone 4

          ZONES
          Number of Zones4
          Powered Zones2 and HDZone
          Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
          Zone 3 OutsHDMI
          RS-232C Interface
          +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
          Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 1

          10. Inputs and Outputs

          Audio

          • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer Elite SC-82 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 3 line inputs and 1 line output for analog audio connection.
          • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs 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: 7 (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: 2   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 Elite SC-82 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
          • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

          Front A/V Inputs

          • HDMI, USB
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          TERMINALS
          HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)
          HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs
          USB Input1 Front
          USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
          Optical Inputs2
          Optical Outputs
          Coaxial Inputs2
          RCA Line Inputs3
          RCA Line Outputs1
          XLR Line Inputs
          Phono Input
          Multi-Channel Input
          RCA Pre-Outs9.2
          XLR Pre-outs
          Composite Video Inputs2
          Composite Video Outputs2
          S-Video Inputs
          S-Video Outputs
          Component Video Inputs2
          Component Video Outputs1

          11. Evaluation

          We evaluate Pioneer Elite SC-82 and give score of 82 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


          OVERALL
          82

          Amplifier

          EXCELLENT
          90

          We give Pioneer Elite SC-82 a score of 90 for Amplifier features.

          •   7.2 Channels
          •   High Power Output - 130 W

          Audio Features

          GOOD
          75

          We give Pioneer Elite SC-82 a score of 75 for Audio Features features.

          •   7.2 Channels
          •   Front Wide Channel Support
          •   7.1 Channel Processing
          •   No Dolby Atmos
          •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
          •   No DTS:X
          •   No IMAX Enhanced
          •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
          •   DSD via HDMI

          Video Features

          GOOD
          73

          We give Pioneer Elite SC-82 a score of 73 for Video Features features.

          •   No HDR10
          •   No HDR10+
          •   No Dolby Vision
          •   No 8K Passthrough
          •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

          Connectivity

          GOOD
          81

          We give Pioneer Elite SC-82 a score of 81 for Connectivity features.

          •   No eARC
          •   Wi-Fi
          •   Bluetooth
          •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
          •   7 HDMI Inputs
          •   3 HDMI Outputs
          •   0 8K Input
          •   USB Input
          •   Few RCA Line Inputs
          •   No Phono Input
          •   RCA Pre-Outs
          •   Composite Video Inputs
          •   Component Video Inputs
          •   Ethernet

          Zones

          EXCELLENT
          94

          We give Pioneer Elite SC-82 a score of 94 for Zones features.

          •   4 Zones

          Radio

          EXCELLENT
          85

          We give Pioneer Elite SC-82 a score of 85 for Radio features.

          •   Analog Tuner
          •   Pandora
          •   Spotify
          •   No Tidal

          12. Specifications

          GENERAL
          BrandPioneer
          SeriesElite
          ModelSC-82
          TypeA/V Receiver
          CountryUSA
          Release Year2014
          PredecessorPioneer SC-72
          AMPLIFIER
          Channels7.2
          Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
          Front Wide Channel Support
          Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
          THX™ Certification
          Continuous 6 Ω Rated
          Certified 4 Ω Performance
          Bi-amp Capability Front
          AUDIO FEATURES
          Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
          DACESS SABRE Premier (ES9006S)
          DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
          Maximum Channel Processing7.1
          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
          IMAX Enhanced
          Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
          PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
          Music Playback via USBMP3, 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 USBApple 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 ControlMulti-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 Surround11 + 1
          Wide Surround
          Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
          Headphone Surround
          Virtual Speakers (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
          Virtual Depth
          Independent Subwoofer Outputs
          CALIBRATION
          Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC
          Manual MCACC
          MCACC Memory6
          Phase Control
          Auto Phase Control Plus
          Full Band Phase Control
          Standing Wave Control
          EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
          Symmetric EQ
          X-Curve
          Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
          Precision Distance
          Polarity Check
          Auto Subwoofer Crossover
          VIDEO FEATURES
          HDR10
          HDR10+
          Dynamic HDR
          BT.2020 color space
          Dolby Vision
          HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
          HDBaseT Compatible
          Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
          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 (4:4:4 24-bit)
          4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
          4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
          Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)
          Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
          Component Video Upscaling
          Analog to Analog Video conversion
          Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
          Stream Smoother
          Pure Cinema
          Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
          Triple HD noise Reduction
          isf Certified Calibration Control
          CONNECTIVITY
          Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
          Bluetooth 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 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
          DLNA 1.5 (DMR)
          AirPlay AirPlay
          Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB
          Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
          InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
          TERMINALS
          HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)
          HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs
          USB Input1 Front
          USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
          Optical Inputs2
          Optical Outputs
          Coaxial Inputs2
          RCA Line Inputs3
          RCA Line Outputs1
          XLR Line Inputs
          Phono Input
          Multi-Channel Input
          RCA Pre-Outs9.2
          XLR Pre-outs
          Composite Video Inputs2
          Composite Video Outputs2
          S-Video Inputs
          S-Video Outputs
          Component Video Inputs2
          Component Video Outputs1
          Ethernet
          Ethernet Switch
          PC In
          Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB
          Speaker A/B
          Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
          Detachable Power Cord
          adapterport
          ZONES
          Number of Zones4
          Powered Zones2 and HDZone
          Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
          Zone 3 OutsHDMI
          RS-232C Interface
          +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
          Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 1
          MISCELLANEOUS
          On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
          Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
          AV Navigator Built-in
          IP Control
          PreAmp Mode
          Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone
          FL Dimmer
          Function Rename
          Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
          RADIO
          Analog Tuner FM/AM
          Presets63
          Digital Radio
          Internet Radio vTuner
          Pandora
          Spotify
          Tidal
          Deezer
          Napster
          SiriusXM
          CONSTRUCTION
          Front PanelBrushed
          Solid Aluminum Front
          ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
          Speaker Terminals9
          Large Speaker Terminals9
          Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
          3D Space Frame Construction
          Gold plated RCA terminals
          POWER
          Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
          Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
          Transformer Stabilizer
          Power Consumption290 W
          Standby Power0.1 W
          ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
          Auto Power Standby
          PHYSICAL
          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"
          Weight14.6 kg (32.2 lbs)
          SPECIFICATIONS
          Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)
          Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)
          Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)
          Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive660 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
          THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
          Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
          Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
          S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB
          DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
          DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 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 Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
          Wi-Fi Terminal5 V, 600 mA
          HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
          HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
          HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
          USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
          FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
          AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz
          Warranty2 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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