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Pioneer SC-2023

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User ratings:
51
4.2 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The Pioneer SC-1223 offers near high-end audio and network performance and true high-end video performance all in a mid-priced unit.Read more
Want scintillating audio and classy networking features? Look no further Pioneer's SC-2022 AV receiver proudly ditches the VSX prefix of its predecessor (the VSX-2012) to join the more illustrious company of its SC-toting brethren, although it doesn’t quite make it into the elite LX club, falling short 
in its construction and lacking Air Studios calibration.Read more
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Pros

  • The network and USB audio support is very strong
  • The video processing is excellent
  • enjoy perfect progressive scan conversion

Cons

  • construction and lacking Air Studios calibration
  • treble seems too loud
  • not extending compatibility of the app to legacy machines

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired
  • yes
  • Black, Silver
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 7.2

Pioneer SC-2023 - Pros & Cons

Pioneer SC-2023

Pros

  • The network and USB audio support is very strong
  • The video processing is excellent
  • enjoy perfect progressive scan conversion

Cons

  • construction and lacking Air Studios calibration
  • treble seems too loud
  • not extending compatibility of the app to legacy machines
  • home cinema system
  • flimsy grade of body metal and rubbery speaker terminals
  • audio performance could not be faulted
  • Only stereo is supported for all of these not multichannel
  • Bad Basic crossover adjustment for small speakers

Pioneer SC-2023 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.2
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)24-bit/96kHz
Audio amplifieryes
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)yes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)190.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)190.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1.0 %
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:X
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
Equalizeryes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
Preset stations quantity63
Radio Data System (RDS)yes
Internet radioyes
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Power
Power consumption (typical)290.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity typeRCA
Audio (L/R) out7
Composite video out3
Composite video in4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Digital audio optical in2
Digital audio coaxial in2
Headphone outputs1
Number of HDMI inputs8
Number of HDMI outputs2
USB ports quantity2
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
RS-232 interfaceyes
Wi-Fiyes
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Video
3Dyes
Deep colour supportyes
x.v.Color supportyes
Video upscalingyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth17.36 in
Height7.28 in
Weight529.11 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
Graphical user interface (GUI)yes
Multi-Zone capabilityyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
AirPlayyes
Apple docking compatibility
  • iPad
  • iPad 2
  • iPad 3
  • iPad 4
  • iPhone
  • iPhone 3G
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPhone 4
  • iPhone 4S
  • iPhone 5
  • iPod
  • iPod Nano 1
  • iPod Nano 2
  • iPod Nano 3
  • iPod Nano 4
  • iPod Nano 5
  • iPod Nano 6
  • iPod Nano 7
  • iPod Touch 1
  • iPod Touch 2
  • iPod Touch 3
  • iPod Touch 4
  • iPod Touch 5
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedyes

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