Pioneer SC-LX901 VS
Marantz SR8012
Pros & Cons
Pioneer SC-LX901
VSPros
- Apple AirPlay support.
- It supports the FireConnect protocol that lets you connect devices wirelessly.
- The detailed step-by-step instruction makes the installation and the calibration processes very easy.
Cons
- Smart TV application may pop up when you switch inputs.
- You cannot reassign inputs since they have to have the same designation as the HDMI inputs.
- HDMI ports may have connection issues that result in poor output signal quality.
Marantz SR8012
VSPros
- The attack, speed, and clean power to any sound.
- The entire bass response was clean and smooth.
- Flow and multiroom with HEOS is incredible.
Cons
- There’s still a necessity to correct Audyssey performance.
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Pioneer SC-LX901 | Marantz SR8012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Device | ||
| Operational Power Consumption | 340 W | 700 W |
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.15 W | 0.3 W |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Connector Type | ||
| Av Inputs | 4 | 3 |
| Usb | 1 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 3 | 2 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Additional Features | ||
| 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 | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| Functions | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 140 W, 200 W, 255 W | 140 W |
| Total Output Power | 850 W | 1200 W |
| Sound Features | ||
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 11.2 channel | 11.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Front Stage Surround Advance | Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos |
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 192kHz |
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Media Content Source | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 7.4 x 17.1 x 7.3 inches | 18.1 x 17.1 x 7.5 inches |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | sc-lx901.pdf | sr8012.pdf |
| General | ||
| Brand | Pioneer | Marantz |
