Elite SC-LX501

About the Elite SC-LX501

The Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver using Pioneer’s Class D3 amplification. It is rated at 560 W of multichannel simultaneous drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1.0% THD), 120 W per channel with two channels driven (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD), and up to 180 W per channel under the specified 6-ohm, single-channel test condition. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, including Pioneer’s Reflex Optimizer for compatible object-based speaker configurations, and includes MCACC room calibration. Video features include 4K/60p pass-through, 4:4:4 color, HDCP 2.2, HDR and BT.2020 support, along with 4K upscaling. The receiver provides network and wireless connectivity through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Google Cast and Ethernet, with support for network audio and streaming services. Its 384 kHz/32-bit AKM DAC supports high-resolution playback, including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless and DSD files through compatible network or USB sources. Additional features include powered Zone 2 output, subwoofer equalization and a fanless cooling design.