Pioneer SC-LX701 vs Yamaha RX-A2070

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Let's compare Pioneer SC-LX701 versus Yamaha RX-A2070 for an overview of all their pros and cons. We estimated the compared receivers and both received a 8.5 out of 10 points. The release date of SC-LX701 is 2016, and RX-A2070 is 2017.

Main advantages Pioneer SC-LX701 over Yamaha RX-A2070

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A2070 over Pioneer SC-LX701

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 9.2-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 RX-A2070 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the SC-LX701 it is 135/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SC-LX701 10 out of 10, and the RX-A2070 - 8.

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 SC-LX701 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer SC-LX701 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-A2070 scored 9 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 Yamaha RX-A2070.

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 SC-LX701 got 9 points, but Yamaha RX-A2070 received 8 points.

Competitors in our review have 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Pioneer SC-LX701 in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Yamaha RX-A2070 has the HDCP 2.3 version.

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 SC-LX701 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-A2070.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SC-LX701 got 8 points, but the RX-A2070 has 10.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The RX-A2070 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa. Yamaha RX-A2070 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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.