It is able to connect XM radio using a special application - DTS Play-Fi. An easy process of setting everything up using this receiver, Pioneer also has a great GUI software that facilitates the calibration process. A great mobile APP that has many functions, like equalizer which may be difficult to access through a “standard” menu. Easy to setup wireless networking and a simple and a fast process of updating the firmware.
The device supports 4K/HDR TV. It supports 3 zones. The device has 6 in and 2 out HDMI connectors. Music can be streamed through your house via a special Sony Music Center application. The device supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Supports such network services as Airplay and Chromecast.
I have checked different sources to compare these two models and understand what is better Pioneer VSX-LX102 vs Sony STRDN1080.
The main advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX102 is a great compatibility, since you can open and play almost any kind of modern format (both audio and video). Unfortunately, it does not support the WMA format. While its main disadvantage is that you may have different troubles, like freezing or some components stop working, which can be solved by updating its firmware. Plus it has only one HDMI output.
The main advantages of Sony STRDN1080 are its power and supporting 3 zones and it has 2 HDMI outputs. However, the main disadvantage of this device is that it does not have some decoders and you may have troubles playing certain files.
If you are about to choose what is better for you Sony STRDN1080 vs Pioneer VSX-LX102, then you should decide if you need that amount of power. Plus, make sure the device is compatible with your future audio/video setup. If you need a device that supports several zones, then Sony is right for you, but if you need a device that can play almost any kind of media content, then Pioneer is right what you need.
Specification | Sony STR-DN1080 | Pioneer VSX-LX102 |
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Additional Features | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Power Off | ||
Bi-amplifying | ||
Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
Apple Air-play Support | ||
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
Smartphone Remote Control | ||
Three-zone Capability | ||
Dual-zone Capability | ||
A-b Speaker Switch | ||
Functions | ||
Digital Player | ||
Network Audio Player | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Clock | ||
Sleep Timer | ||
Built-in Clock | ||
Audio Formats | ||
Wav | ||
Mp3 | ||
Flac | ||
Apple Lossless | ||
Aiff | ||
Aac | ||
Wma | ||
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 | HDMI to HDMI scaling |
Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
Connector Type | ||
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 1 |
Hdmi Inputs | 6 | 4 |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Av Inputs | 1 | 2 |
Usb | 1 | 2 |
Radio | ||
Preset Station | 30 | 40 |
Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Tuner Type | digital | digital |
Amplifier | ||
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.09 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm | 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 165 W | 170 W, 80 W |
Total Output Power | 1155 W | 400 W |
Sound Features | ||
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
Surround Sound Effects | S-FORCE Pro Front Surround Sound | Front Stage Surround Advance |
Audio D/a Converter | 24bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
Built-in Decoders | ||
Dolby True Hd | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dts:x | ||
Media Content Source | ||
Usb-host | ||
Network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Dimensions | ||
Dimensions | 19 x 15 x 8.4 inches | 12.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
User Manual | ||
Manual | str-dn1080.pdf | vsx-lx102.pdf |
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.4 W | 0.1 W |
Operational Power Consumption | 240 W | 480 W |
General | ||
Brand | Sony | Pioneer |