Dec 27, 2019
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Pioneer VSX-LX303 review
The VSX-LX303 is a 9.2-channel DTS: X and Dolby Atmos device that delivers 100 watts of power per channel (6 Ohm). To connect external sources are seven HDMI inputs. Like the younger LX103, the more advanced LX303 supports 4K / 60 Hz and three types of HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG). There is also a feature upscaling resolution to UHD. The model is fully ready to play Hi-Res audio: the built-in DAC on the PCM5101 chip from Texas Instruments and the Aureus DSP processor support quality up to 384 kHz / 32 bit and can work with FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, as well as with DSD (2,8 / 5.6 MHz) and Dolby TrueHD (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit). The receiver has a built-in MCACC calibration system, which adjusts the sound to the characteristics of the room. 
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 review
As for the power of the built-in amplifiers, for the 9.2-channeled LX304 it is 185 W per channel with a speaker impedance of 6 Ohms. The user will also have the opportunity to enjoy the unlimited flow of music, sports, talk shows and news while listening to Internet radio stations and online music services, including Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL and Deezer. And support for wireless technologies Google Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, DTS Play-Fi, as well as FlareConnect, the Pioneer wireless protocol, will make it possible to organize a real multi-room system in the house. 
Pioneer VSX-LX303 pros & cons
Pros
- The rich equipment, sound quality (including stereo) and real power output do not disappoint
- By the way, the graphics in the menu are very nice
Cons
- No support for aptX codec for bluetooth
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 pros & cons
Pros
- For a middle-class cinema, it is suitable without any restrictions
- Volume, sound resolution and even dynamics - all at a decent level
Cons
- No preamp output to all channels and zones
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Product
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304
Pioneer VSX-LX303
Model
Elite VSX-LX304
VSX-LX303
Brand
Pioneer
Pioneer
Reviews
12
356
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 225/6
100/8, 200/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
MCACC
MCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
Pioneer Control App, FlareConnect
FlareConnect
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
2
2
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
750
750
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.5
43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.6
Weight, kg/lbs
10.8/23.8
13.5/29.8
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.5Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304
- 8.2Pioneer VSX-LX303
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