Receiver AV Pioneer SC-LX502

THE RECEIVER LUXURY CLASS STARTS HERESeven output stage channels with 220 watts each (4 ohm) in Pioneers high-end Direct Energy HD architecture lend the SC-LX 502 the dynamic sound authority one expects from a top-class receiver. Heat development and power consumption are unusually lowDirect Energy HD works with minimal losses. With Dolby Atmos and dts:X, the new object-based 3D sound formats are available alongside HD sound in the form of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Master Audiothanks to the new eARC also via the audio return channel that was previously excluded from HD audio. For imaging the six HDMI inputs support all UltraHD video standards including the latest extensions HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. The range of audio streaming functionality was expanded even further: native support for all leading music services is integrated with Deezer, Spotify and TIDAL, and all connection options to mobile devices are covered thanks to built-in Chromecast technology, Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth. Two manufacturer-independent standards for setting up multi-room networks are available with DTS PlayFi and FlareConnect. High-resolution audiophile downloads on the home NAS run readily with resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz or quad-rate DSD (11.2MHz). A high-quality D/A converter from AKM guarantees that the high data quality results in premium sound. Pioneers automated calibration system MCACC with Reflex Optimizer ensures that all types of playbackfrom purist stereo to fully-blown Atmos cinema soundrealises its full potential in every living space.FLARECONNECT MULTI-ROOM TECHNOLOGYWireless speakers connect automatically the moment the AV Center detects an incoming signal, and powers down by itself once youre done. As well as Pioneer Remote App, you can use the remote controller to navigate a simple graphic interface to select sources and change AV settings.DUAL-BAND WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYYou can stream audio from mobile, laptop, and PC over 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for a stable wireless connection. Pioneer Remote App gathers music on the device and on network-attached storage devices into an easily navigated library together with access to available streaming services. Bluetooth wireless technology is also included for convenient transmission of app-based audio to your entertainment system.MRX SPEAKER FOR MULTI-ROOMOptional multi-room speakers MRX-3 and MRX-5 available. PIONEER REMOTE APP READYEnjoy smooth operation using your beloved device. With the free Pioneer Remote app, you can use your iPad/iPhone/ iPod touch or Android device such as a smartphone for operating the wireless speaker, or play back tunes stored on your smartphone. You can also select internet radio stations, and playback songs from your media server.DOLBY ATMOS FOR 3.1.2CH WITH SURROUND ENHANCERSupports up to 3.1.2ch Dolby Atmos. Surround Enhancer, developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc., is a virtual speaker technology based on Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF). With DSP, virtual surround speakers deliver the sound that usually comes from surround speakers. The 3.1.2ch is virtually expanded to 5.1.2ch to create 3D surround sound field. Even those who have difficulty installing rear speakers can also enjoy various audio formats in a wide sound field with Surround Enhancer, as well Dolby Atmos.DTS:XDTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. Since DTS:X can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required. Experience an immersive soundscape with incredibly rich and life-like audio.REFLEX OPTIMIZERWhen using Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, high directivity sound from the unit reflects off the ceiling, while low directivity sound directly reaches the ears. The different pathways cause a phase shift, making the sound feel uncomfortable. The Reflex Optimizer which uses the Phase Control technology adjusts this shift, and improves the localisation of the sound image by aligning the frequencies with those of the floor speakers, creating the ideal reproduction environment.NEXT GENERATION VIDEO STANDARD READYSupports pass-through for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. By connecting the source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. Whats more, all HDMI terminals support 4K, BT.2020, and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices.MCACC AUTO ROOM TUNINGMCACC Auto Room TuningCreate the optimum acoustic environment with Pioneers MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), developed with the expertise of professional recording studios. With the custom microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalises response.CHROMECAST BUILT-INFeatures Chromecast built-in, so you can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecast-enabled apps running on your personal device - Android phone, iPhone, iPad, and tablet, Mac and Chromebook and Windows laptop. Discover Chromecast-enabled apps at g.co/cast/audioapps. The Chromecast built-in logo is a trademark of Google Inc.DTS PLAY-FIDTS Play-Fi wirelessly streams any audio content from any compatible mobile device to DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system in your home. You can stream different sources to different speakers at the same time from the DTS Play-Fi app.