THE HOME CINEMA LEADER WITH THE PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SEAL OF APPROVAL
If one needs to choose between more channels and higher quality, pick the latter in case of doubt or simply realise both without compromises thanks to the SC-LX 801: with nine output stages and two sub-outputs, this receiver fully utilises the potential of the DTS:X and Dolby Atmos object-oriented cinema formats with a full UHD image and high-quality 4K scaling of course. Measuring laboratories and listening tests unanimously answer the question of sound quality: fatigue-free continuous high performance, natural, dynamic sound and the best energy efficiency have long been hallmarks of Pioneers Direct Energy HD amplifier technology, which has once again been fundamentally revised and further improved for the SC-LX 801. This was fully appreciated by the sound engineers at Londons Air Studios, who awarded the coveted Monitor certificate to the receiver after extensive tests. At home one is more likely to listen to music from the Internet rather than directly out of the mixer. Yet this does not have to mean a reduction in quality, since the loss-free streaming music services Deezer and Tidal in addition to Spotify are natively supported by the SC-LX 801. Even studio master quality is no problem from the local NAS since DLNA streaming with the new Pioneer plays back even high-resolution files up to 24bit/192kHz and DSD up to quad-rate 11.2MHz. This does not even come close to exhausting the versatility of the new Pioneer streaming engines. Naturally Bluetooth and all network-based standards from AirPlay to Chromecast built-in are supported by the SC-LX 801 as well. Also it is part of a FlareConnect high-performance multi-room network.

Technical Specifications

Audio Specs

• Channels: 9
• Amplification Type: Class D (Direct Energy HD)
• 810 W Multi-ch Simultaneous Drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %)
• 200 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1ch Driven IEC)
• Advanced Direct Construction
• Rigid Trans-Stabilizer
• Anti-Standing Wave Insulator
• AIR Studios Sound Tuning
• Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround
• DTS:X / DTS Neural:X
• Reflex Optimizer
• Dolby® TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus
• DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/DTS96/24/DTS-ES/DTS-HD Express
• DSD Direct Playback via Network/USB (11.2, 5.6, 2.8 MHz/2ch)
• DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/5.1ch, 2ch)
• Digital Core DSP Engine Analog Devices Sharc x2+TI Aureus x1
• ESS SABRE32 Ultra DAC (ES9016S)
• HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• MCACC Pro Auto Room Tuning
  • Full Band Phase Control
  • Subwoofer EQ (4 Band)
• Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch)
• Advanced Surround Modes
  • Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Extended Mono, Front Stage Surround, Auto Surround
• AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets

Video Specs

• Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit) HDR and BT.2020 Support
• Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p 4K)
• 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc, Broadcast, and Games)
• Deep Colour (36-bit), x.v.Colour

Networked Specs

• FlareConnect for Multi-room Audio
• Chromecast built-in
• Apple AirPlay Certified
• Spotify®, Tidal, and Deezer Music Streaming Services Ready
• Internet Radio (TuneIn)
• Built-in Wi-Fi® (Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz)
• Built-in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Version: 4.1, Profile: A2DP/AVRCP, Codec: SBC/AAC)
• Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network
  • Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV
  • 11.2/5.6/2.8 MHz DSD Playback
  • Dolby® TrueHD Playback (USB only)

Operating Specs

• Pioneer Remote App Ready (iOS/Android)
• iControlAV5 Remote Control App Ready (iOS/Android)
• New GUI with System/Network Setup Menu
• Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through
• Sleep Timer
• User-Friendly Simple Remote Control

Connections

• Front Terminals
  • HDMI 1 In
  • USB 1 In for USB Drive
  • MCACC Setup MIC In
  • Phones 1 Out

• Rear Terminals
  • HDMI 7 In (4 Assignable)
  • HDMI 2 Out (1 for MAIN, 1 for SUB)
  • Ethernet 1 In
  • AV (Component) 2 In (Assignable)
  • AV (Composite) 2 In (Assignable)
  • Audio 2 In (Assignable)
  • Phono (MM) 1 In
  • Digital Coaxial 2 In (Assignable)
  • Digital Optical 3 In (Assignable)
  • Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
  • Zone 2/ZONE 3 Pre/Line Out
  • Speaker 11 ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, HEIGHT 2/ZON E 2/SP-B, SURROUND BACK, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP/ZONE 3)
  • IR 1 In/1 Out
  • 12 V Trigger 2 Out/RS-232C
  • FM/AM Antenna

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 185 x 441 mm
• Weight: 18.1 kg

Manufacturer Site

• Pioneer