Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 vs Yamaha RX-V6A

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Elite SC-LX904 vs RX-V6A comparison chart

Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 vs Yamaha RX-V6A review

Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
vs
Yamaha RX-V6A

Let's compare Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 versus Yamaha RX-V6A for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 received 9.2 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V6A was rated 7.4 points. The release date of Elite SC-LX904 is 2019, and RX-V6A is 2020. And as a result of the comparison, Elite SC-LX904 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than RX-V6A.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 over Yamaha RX-V6A

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 140/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but Elite SC-LX904 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Pioneer Elite SC-LX904

  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Amplifiers

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

Elite SC-LX904
10
RX-V6A
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V6A 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 RX-V6A it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Channels11.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm140/8100/8
Output impedance, Ohm88
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite SC-LX904 10 out of 10, and the RX-V6A - 7.

Elite SC-LX904
10
RX-V6A
7

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ES9026PRO 384 KHz/32-bitN/A
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audioCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-V6A scored 9 out of 10.

Elite SC-LX904
8
RX-V6A
9

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

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, PandoraDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz

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 Yamaha RX-V6A received 7 points.

Elite SC-LX904
9
RX-V6A
7

Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V6A has 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
HDMI input/output7/37/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input31
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input20
Component input/output2/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup micUSB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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 RX-V6A.

Elite SC-LX904
10
RX-V6A
7

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 RX-V6A 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 Yamaha RX-V6A.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 9 out of 10.

Elite SC-LX904
9
RX-V6A
9

Yamaha RX-V6A has the ECO mode.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Voice controlAmazon AlexaAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notWeb Control, App Control

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.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutpreout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control App, FlareConnectMusicCast
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/10/0
DC trigger output (12V)20

Multichannel surround

Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-V6A got 6.

Elite SC-LX904
8
RX-V6A
6

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.

Elite SC-LX904 RX-V6A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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