Pioneer SC-LX801 VS Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • USB - 2
  • Type - fluorescent
Marantz SR7012
  • Brand - Marantz
  • USB - 1
  • Type - fluorescent

Pros & Cons

Pioneer SC-LX801

VS

Pros

    • High-Resolution Audio, including FLAC, DSD, and Apple AirPlay Connectivity.
    • Quality built-in functions.
    • Automatic video scaling.
    • Set up and configuring is easy due to MCACC.

Cons

    • It can sound a bit too sharp, especially when cold.
    • No eco mode.

Marantz SR7012

VS

Pros

    • New firmware allows the receiver to get 3D sound in any configuration.
    • Works with Alexa.
    • The setup is very easy and the manual is clear even for an inexperienced person.
    • To calibrate the speakers connected to the Marantz SR7012 is used an Audyssey MultEQ XT32 system.

Cons

    • Sometimes the receiver has a weak connection with home Wi-Fi.
    • When I switching between inputs the resolution of receiver is changing too with repositioning of icons.

Specifications

Specification Pioneer SC-LX801 Marantz SR7012
Connectivity Interfaces
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Connector Type
Optical Digital Inputs 3 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 4 2
Usb 2 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 2 3
Hdmi Inputs 8 8
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 2
Additional Features
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W 0.2 W
Operational Power Consumption 320 W 710 W
Built-in Decoders
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Audio Formats
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Radio
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.05 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 140 W, 200 W, 255 W 125 Watt
Total Output Power 810 W 950 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 9.2 channel 9.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Front Stage Surround Advance Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 192kHz 32bit / 192kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 7.4 x 17.1 x 7.3 inches 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches
General
Brand Pioneer Marantz

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