Designed for sound perfectionists.
Audiophiles, brace yourselves! Using only high-end components – each rigorously calibrated – this AV receiver brings studio quality sound into your living room. Professionally tuned by the legendary Air Studios, the SC-LX78 lets you experience film and music exactly as the creators intended. The SC-LX78 integrates a SABRE 32bit Ultra DAC to reproduce music with unsurpassed fidelity, while the powerful Class D amplifier produces up to 210 watts output per channel. Thanks to the Audio Scaler, even regular CD quality content can be upsampled up to 192 kHz/32 bit to create a “high-resolution” experience.
Get on-demand access to millions of songs via Spotify Connect and vTuner internet radio, or stream music via DLNA, Apple AirPlay, and Bluetooth using a Wireless LAN Converter (included). Simply connect your iPod/iPhone or Android device - via MHL or HTC Connect - to play back your favourite tunes. The SC-LX78 supports all kinds of hi-res audio files, such as DSD, AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC for an amazing listening experience.
The SC-LX78 is available in Black (SC-LX78-K) and Silver (SC-LX78-S).
Update 29 Sep. 2014: Firmware update to enable Dolby Atmos
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This amplifier features Dolby Atmos, the latest audio platform for home theatre entertainment. With the right set-up - speakers and receiver - this technology will fill your room with astonishing clarity, richness, detail, and depth.
Easily stream songs from compatible devices using the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology. This AV receiver features A2DP and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Supported codecs include SBC, AAC, and aptX.
AirPlay compatibility allows enthusiasts to access their iTunes music library through the AV receiver. This AV receiver is also DLNA certified (1.5) to work as a Digital Media Player and Digital Media Renderer.
With the iControlAV5 app, you can control all receiver functions from your smartphone or from your tablet (iOS / Android). Thanks to the newly built-in AVNavigator, you no longer need to install any software.
Experience four times the current 1080p HD quality with 4K ultra-high resolution video. The receiver's 4K upscaling capabilities - up to 60p - make it possible to enjoy SD or HD content in 4K quality.
Enjoy high-resolution audio playback like never before. This AV receiver supports both AIFF and Apple Lossless hi-resolution audio files. You can even playback the latest multichannel WAV and FLAC audio files.
All new amplifiers offer simultaneous entertainment in multiple zones – including a HDZone with a dedicated HDMI output to an additional room. Up to four different mobile devices running Pioneer’s iControlAV5 App can simultaneously control the AV receiver to take full advantage of its multi-room capabilities.
The audio scaler upscales your audio by expanding a two-channel digital signal to 32-bit to improve resolution and density. The sampling rate can be increased to 192kHz, reducing noise, and enhancing the characteristics of the digital signal.
Audiophile level Class D amplification brings you unprecedented power output. Short signal paths ensure impeccable sound, while efficient cooling provides superior performance with lower power consumption (-44% vs analogue amps). Now with 4-16Ω speaker support.
Enjoy on demand access to millions of songs with Spotify’s digital streaming service. This AV receiver is ready for Spotify Connect, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system.
In order to fully enjoy Dolby Atmos in the comfort of your home, you will need Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers or overhead speakers and a compatible AV receiver. Find out what else you need.