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Pioneer SC-LX801 vs Yamaha RX-A2080

17.13 in
7.28 in
Pioneer SC-LX801 Av Receiver
Pioneer SC-LX801
17.13 in
7.56 in
Yamaha RX-A2080 Av Receiver
Yamaha RX-A2080
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
Bob Barrett auditions Pioneer's Elite SC-LX901. This 11.2-channel AV receiver is rated at 140 watts continuous power output at eight ohms, and it sports all the features and technologies you'd expect in a flagship receiver.Read more
Pioneer's SC-LX701 LX801 LX901 Network Receivers feature 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, hi-res music streaming, new jitter reduction systems, and the latest 4K/UHD video support with HDR and BT.2020.Read more
This thrilling home cinema amp has every feature you could wish for...Read more
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4
4 editorial reviews
Performance Features Ergonomics ValueRead more
Yamaha RX-A2080 (Home Audio Product): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
This Yamaha is a fine AV receiver for the moneyRead more
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User rating
42
4.4 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
4 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
55
3.9 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Receiver typeSurroundSurround

Connectivity

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Composite video in24
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in22
Digital audio optical in33
Digital audio coaxial in23
Headphone outputs11
Number of HDMI inputs87
Number of HDMI outputs23
USB ports quantity11
Bluetoothyesyes
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
RS-232 ports11
Remote (IR) output11
Remote (IR) input21
Wi-Fiyesyes

Audio properties

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Audio output channels9.29.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)140.0 W220.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
Equalizeryesyes

Video

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
3Dyesyes
Supported video modes
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
2160p
Deep colour supportyesyes
x.v.Color supportyesyes
Video upscalingyesyes

Design

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Colour of productBlack
  • Titanium
  • Black

Dimensions

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Width17.13 in17.13 in
Depth17.36 in18.66 in
Height7.28 in7.56 in
Weight638.46 oz599.66 oz

Radio

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • DAB
  • FM
FM antenna ports quantity11

Features

Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Yamaha RX-A2080Yamaha RX-A2080
Optical drive includednono
Card reader integratednono
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
AirPlayyesyes

Pros & Cons

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