Inputs
Composite video in |
4 |
Digital audio coaxial in |
2 |
Digital audio optical in |
2 |
Remote (IR) input |
2 |
HDMI in |
9 |
USB ports quantity |
2 |
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in |
3 |
Outputs
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out |
2 |
Remote (IR) output |
1 |
Composite video out |
2 |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
Digital audio optical out |
1 |
Audio
Audio A/D Converter (ADC) |
24-bit/192kHz |
Pre-out connectivity |
Y |
Output impedance |
6 Ω |
4Ω speaker support |
Y |
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm) |
220 W |
Speaker selector |
A+B |
Audio D/A Converter (DAC) |
32-bit/192kHz |
Packaging content
User guide |
Y |
Warranty card |
Y |
Certificates
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Technical details
x.v.Color support |
Y |
Deep colour support |
Y |
Apple docking compatibility |
Not supported |
Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
Y |
RS-232 interface |
Y |
On Screen Display (OSD) |
Y |
Multi-Zone capability |
Y |
Bi-amping |
Y |
AirPlay |
Y |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) |
Y |
Handheld remote control |
Y |
Radio
FM band range |
87.50 - 108.50 MHz |
Internet radio |
Y |
Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
Supported radio bands |
AM, FM |
Preset stations quantity |
63 |
AM band range |
530 - 1710 kHz |
Additionally
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
9.2 Channel THX Ultra2 Plus, Air Studios AV Receiver with 9x HDMI, USB-DAC, 4K Upscaling, WLAN and MHL for Android (Black)
<b>Defying the limits of home cinema.</b>
Sound-tuned by the legendary Air Studios, the THX ULTRA2 Plus certified SC-LX87-K brings studio quality sound to your living room. Using only high-end components – each rigorously calibrated and tuned – this receiver allows you to experience film and music exactly as the creators intended.
The SC-LX87 integrates an ESS Technology Inc. SABRE 32bit Ultra DAC, the industry’s benchmark for audio digital-to-analogue conversion, to reproduce music with unsurpassed fidelity. With an Audio Scaler on board even regular CD quality content can be upscaled up to 192 kHz/32 bit to create a “high-resolution” experience. Unique to this receiver is an asynchronous USB-DAC, allowing direct USB connection with a Mac or PC and supporting 192 kHz/32 bit music file content. . It plays back DSD files, high-resolution AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files for which gapless playback is supported as well.
A built-in ECO Mode lets you save energy without compromising on sound and video performance. Compatible (free) smartphone/tablet apps include the What Hi-Fi award winning advanced remote control app iControlAV2013.
<b>Enjoy Spotify</b>
Connect is a Premium feature that lets you play and control Spotify on your devices. Choose music on your mobile and listen on your speakers. At home, hit play on your mobile and hear high fidelity sound on your audio speakers. Enjoy instant access to millions of songs with Spotify.
<b>Improving audio</b>
The Audio Scaler upscales your audio by expanding a two-channel digital signal to 32-bit to improve resolution and density, improving the sampling rate to 192kHz, reducing noise, and enhancing the characteristics of the digital signal to reproduce sound with a rich transient feeling.
<b>Massive power</b>
Audiophile-level Class D amplification brings you unprecedented power output. Short signal paths ensure impeccable sound and efficient cooling provides superior performance with lower power consumption (-44% vs Analogue Amps). Now with 4-16Ω speaker support.
<b>Built-in Asynchronous USB-DAC for audiophile computer connection</b>
The flagship SC LX87 integrates an asynchronous USB-DAC, allowing direct USB connection with a Mac or PC and supporting 192 kHz/32 bit music file content.
<b>Loves your mobile devices</b>
Connect your Apple device (via USB) or Android device (via MHL) directly to the receiver to view stored photos or videos. You can also stream directly from e.g. YouTube to your LCD TV. HTC Connect makes it easy to wirelessly stream your music straight from your HTC One phone.
<b>4K Ultra HD pass through and upscaling</b>
Experience real high definition with 4K ultra-high resolution video. The receiver is designed for the next generation 4K Ultra HD resolution standard, with the ability to pass through 4K video signals to compatible displays, offering the highest quality video image available. Additionally, it can upscale lower resolution video signals for 4K Ultra HD when used with the latest 4K displays.
<b>Multi-zone capabilities</b>
All new receivers offer simultaneous entertainment in multiple zones – including a HDZone with a dedicated HDMI output to an additional room. Up to four different iOS devices running Pioneer’s iControlAV2013 App can simultaneously control the AV receiver to take full advantage of the receiver's multi-room capabilities.