Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 vs Marantz NR1711

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and Marantz NR1711 review. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 received 9.2 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz NR1711 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of Elite SC-LX904 is 2019, and NR1711 is 2020. This review shows us that the Elite SC-LX904 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the NR1711.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 over Marantz NR1711

Main advantages Marantz NR1711 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX904

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 10 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Marantz NR1711 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the Elite SC-LX904 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the NR1711 it is 50/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite SC-LX904 10 out of 10, and the NR1711 - 9.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 scored 8, and Marantz NR1711 scored 10 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Marantz NR1711.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 got 9 points, but Marantz NR1711 received 8 points.

Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz NR1711 has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the Elite SC-LX904 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the NR1711.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The Elite SC-LX904 works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the NR1711 has the 4K/120Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available on Marantz NR1711.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite SC-LX904 got 9 points, but the NR1711 has 10.

Marantz NR1711 has the ECO mode.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz NR1711 got 7.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. Only the Elite SC-LX904 licensed by IMAX.