Dec 06, 2019
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This is a review and detailed comparison of Onkyo TX-NR676 vs Pioneer SC-LX901. The TX-NR676 has 7.2 channels amplifier and the SC-LX901 11.2 channels. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, TX-NR676 has an overall score of 7.2 out of 10 vs 8.6 out of 10 for SC-LX901.
Advantages Pioneer SC-LX901 over Onkyo TX-NR676
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Onkyo TX-NR676 vs Pioneer SC-LX901
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Dec 06, 2019
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR676
Pioneer SC-LX901
Model
TX-NR676
SC-LX901
Brand
Onkyo
Pioneer
Reviews
323
90
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
11.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
165/6
140/8, 200/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
ESS SABRE32 Ultra 192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
MCACC Pro
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Hi-Res audio, Theater-Dimensional
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
8/2
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
2
3
Coaxial digital input
1
2
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
2/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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
BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
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
IP Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect, HEOS App
Pioneer Control App, FlareConnect
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
2/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
2
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, 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
570
340
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 37.8/17 x 6.8 x 14.8
43.5 x 18.5 x 44.1/17 x 7 x 17.3
Weight, kg/lbs
12.5/26.5
18/39.7
Other
Release year
2017
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR676
- 8.6Pioneer SC-LX901
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