Pioneer VSX-LX102 Review and Specs

Pioneer VSX-LX102Pioneer expanded the elite LX series of AV receivers with the model VSX-LX102, which was the only device in this line equipped with classic amplification - branded Direct Energy HD Class D3 amplifiers work in older models. Otherwise, it is a full-fledged representative of the top-end series with support for all the most modern audio and video formats, powerful processing and a perfect auto-calibration system in Pioneer VSX-LX102 specs. By reading Pioneer VSX-LX102 review you’ll find more info.

Pioneer VSX-LX102 review

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Features

For the seven-channel AV receiver Pioneer VSX-LX102, the manufacturer claims a maximum level of consumption of 170 W/Ch at 6 ohms, 80 W/Ch at 8 ohms. There are seven amplification channels on board - the minimum set for home theater implementation with support for the new Dolby Atmos and DTS: X surround formats. In Dolby Atmos, the surround system can contain up to 64 independent channels. The device is fully compatible with high-resolution audio and supports both WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF formats with parameters up to 24 bit / 192 kHz, and DSD with a frequency of 2.8 and 5.6 MHz.

Design and build

I really liked the black metal casing of this unit. Easy configuration is an important part of the Pioneer VSX-LX102’s appeal.

Pioneer VSX-LX102

Connectivity

All seven input and two output ports of the HDMI receiver are compatible with the new version of the protection system for copyright digital content HDCP 2.2., And are also able to work with video with a resolution of 4K with parameters up to 4: 4: 4 60 Hz. In addition, it supports work in wireless Wi-Fi networks, for which the device is equipped with a built-in dual-band (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi adapter. A network connection will allow you to play audio from DLNA servers on your home network, as well as access the popular streaming services Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer and Pandora.

Setup

For integration into the home computer network, the Pioneer VSX-LX102 is equipped with an Ethernet RJ-45 port. The mobile app, honestly, is not well designed from a usability perspective, but is a must have because it adds a slew of features at your finger tips including an equalizer that is buried deep in the app.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Software on these receivers has come a long way, and Pioneer’s software is easy to navigate and use
  • If you are put off by the simplicity of the physical remote, the app will do everything you want and then some

Cons

  • Lack of multi-channel analog output

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Common features

Product

Pioneer VSX-LX102

Model

VSX-LX102

Brand

Pioneer

Reviews

54

Amplifier

Channels

7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

80/8, 170/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Reflex Optimizer, Advanced Sound Retriever

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1

Coaxial digital input

1

Composite input

2

Component input/output

0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not

Zone audio output

has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

FlareConnect

RS-232

1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

480

Standby consumption, W

0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.3 x 32/17 x 6.8 x 12.6

Weight, kg/lbs

8.6/19

Other

Release year

2013
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