Jan 10, 2020
Read MorePioneer VSX-LX503 vs Pioneer SC-LX701 review
Pioneer VSX-LX503 review
Pioneer VSX-LX503 is a 9.2-channel device with Multi-Room Audio, which provides the ability to distribute the signal from different sources. The amplifier is capable of delivering 120 W at 8 Ohm, while the SC-LX701, mentioned in the Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Pioneer SC-LX701 review, has power depending on the impedance - from 135 to 220 W at 4-8 Ohm, respectively. The receiver is equipped with network features such as support for Google Cast and a service TIDAL. The device is also equipped with an MCACC automatic calibration system that takes into account the acoustic characteristics of the room.
Pioneer SC-LX701 review
Pioneer SC-LX701 is a 9.1-channel receiver equipped with a class D amplifier. The device implements the architecture of a short signal path. It begins with a pair of Analog Devices SHARC processors that work in conjunction with the state-of-the-art multi-channel DSP Texas Instruments Aureus. The SC-LX801 includes an advanced MCACC Pro auto-calibration system with a full range of functions that can be useful for fine room correction in music modes. The receiver also has a full range of current wireless protocols and support for streaming services.
Pioneer VSX-LX503 pros and cons
Pros
- The heat dissipation system is designed perfectly
- The Direct Energy HD function is designed so that the power does not drop even at maximum load on all channels at the same time
Cons
- The setup process is complicated and inconvenient. Not enough information in a user manual
Pioneer SC-LX701 pros and cons
Pros
- To digital-to-analog conversion, eight-channel ESS Sabre32 Ultra ES9016S chips with a dynamic range of 124 dB are used
- The model has the function of restoring the compressed sound quality "Advanced Sound Retriever"
Cons
- There are clicks during playback
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Product
Pioneer VSX-LX503
Pioneer SC-LX701
Model
VSX-LX503
SC-LX701
Brand
Pioneer
Pioneer
Reviews
171
98
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
120/8, 230/6
135/8, 185/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 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
MCACC
MCACC Pro
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
2.4/5GHz
USB
2 (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
1/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
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
IP Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
Pioneer Control App, FlareConnect
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
2/1
DC trigger output (12V)
2
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, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD 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
850
310
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 18.5 x 38.6/17 x 7 x 14.9
43.5 x 18.5 x 44.1/17 x 7 x 17.3
Weight, kg/lbs
13/28.7
15/33.1
Other
Release year
2018
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.6Pioneer VSX-LX503
- 8.5Pioneer SC-LX701
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