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Pioneer Receiver Comparison

A comprehensive comparison of features across various Pioneer Elite and Pioneer AV receiver models.

Model Overview

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
MSRP	$3,100	$2,100	$1,700	$1,000	$700	$500	$450	$479	$380	$280
Channels	11	9	9	7	7	7	2	7	5	5
Amplification Type	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B
4 Ohm Speaker Support	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
8 Ohm 2 Ch Power	140 W	140 W	135 W	120W	100 W	80 W	80 W	100 W	80 W	80 W
Multi-ch Simultaneous Drive	810 W	810 W	760 W	560 W	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dolby Atmos / dts:x Config	7.1.4	7.1.4	7.1.4	5.1.2	5.1.2	5.1.2	3.1.2/2.1.2	5.1.2	3.1.2/2.1.2	3.1.2/2.1.2
Air Studios Monitor Certified	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Amplifier Design

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
Amplifier Design	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy Class D	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B	Direct Energy A/B

Digital Video Design

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
Video Converter Analog to HDMI	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	❌
Video Scaler (Analog to HDMI)	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Video Scaler (HDMI to HDMI)	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K	❌
HDMI / HDCP	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2
HDR10 and BT.2020 Support	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
4K60p 4:4:4 Color	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Dolby Vision Support	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

AV Inputs/Outputs

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
HDMI Input / Output	8 in / 2 out (matrix)	8 in / 2 out (matrix)	8 in / 2 out (matrix)	7 in / 2 out (matrix)	7 in (1 in front) / 2 out (mirror)	6 in 1 out	4 in / 1 out	6 in / 1 out	4 in / 1 out	4 in / 1 out
AV (Composite) In / Out	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in / 1 out	2 in / 1 out
Analog Audio In / Out	3 in / 1 out / 1 multi-ch in	3 in / 1 out / 1 multi-ch in	3 in / 1 out	4 inputs back / 1 input 3.5mm front	4 inputs back / 1 input 3.5mm front	3 inputs back	3 inputs back / 1 input 3.5mm front	2 inputs back / 1 input 3.5mm back	3 inputs back / 1 input 3.5mm front	3 inputs back / 1 input 3.5mm front
Phono Input	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌
Digital Coax Input / Output	2 in	2 in	2 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in
Digital Optical Input / Output	3 in	3 in	3 in	2 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in
Component Video Input / Output	2 in / 1 out	2 in / 1 out	2 in / 1 out	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in	1 in
ARC	✔️	✔️	✔️ (eARC)	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	✔️	❌	❌
USB Input	Front	Front	Front	Front	x2 (Front & Rear)	x2 (Front & Rear)	Front	x2 (Front & Rear)	x2 (Front & Rear)	Front
Ethernet Wired / Wireless	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Blue Tooth	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

Calibration

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
MCACC Type	MCACC PRO	MCACC PRO	MCACC PRO	MCACC	MCACC	MCACC	MCACC	MCACC	MCACC	MCACC

Speakers / Preout

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
Bi-Amplifier	Front, Center, Surround	Front, Center, Surround	Front, Center, Surround	Front	Front	Front	❌	Front	❌	❌
Main Zone Preamp Outputs	11.2	11.2	11.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1
Zone 2 Preamp Outputs	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Zone 3 Preamp Outputs	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Installation Features

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
RS-232C	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	✔️	❌	❌
IP Control	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	✔️	❌	❌
IR In/Out	2 in / 1 out	2 in / 1 out	1 in / 1 out	1 in / 1 out	1 in / 1 out	1 in / 1 out	❌	1 in / 1 out	❌	❌
12V Trigger	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	1	1
Zone Ready (Inc. Main)	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Zone 2 Audio	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	❌	Powered or pre-out	❌	❌
Zone 2 Sources	HDMI (PCM), Digital, Analog, Network, USB, BT	HDMI (PCM), Digital, Analog, Network, USB, BT	HDMI (PCM), Digital, Analog, Network, USB, BT	Analog, Network, USB, BT	Analog, Network, USB, BT	Analog, Network, USB, BT	❌	Analog, Network, USB, BT	❌	❌
Zone 3 Audio	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	Powered or pre-out	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Zone 3 Sources	Analog	Analog	Analog	Analog	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Detachable Power Cord	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
PC Setup	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

Network

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
Wireless	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
RJ-45	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

Streaming Services & Wireless

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
TuneIn Radio	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Pandora	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Spotify Connect	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Tidal	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
AirPlay	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
FlareConnect	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Play-Fi	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Deezer	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Prime Music	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Chromecast	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Google Home	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

Voice Control

FEATURES	Pioneer Elite SC-LX901	Pioneer Elite SC-LX801	Pioneer Elite SC-LX701	Pioneer Elite SC-LX502	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX302	Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103	Pioneer Elite SX-S30	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532
Voice Control	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

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