9.2 Channel Networked Class D3 AV Receiver with HDMI 2.0

Key Features and Benefits:

• Elite Dolby Atmos upgradable
  Talk about opening up a new world of sound! The Elite SC-89 receiver upgradable for Dolby Atmos, along with Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, is a great way to experience Dolby Atmos. Dolby Atmos is one of the most significant home entertainment introductions since the launch of surround sound. How does Dolby Atmos work? It adds height to the sonic landscape, creating a true 3D, multi-dimensional space that puts listeners inside the experience. Played through Atmos-enabled speakers like the Elite home theater speaker system or dedicated ceiling-mounted speakers, theatrical releases created in Dolby Atmos simply come alive. Dolby Atmos brings life to traditional soundtracks, putting sounds into motion and delivering the full impact of the artist's work like never before. Dolby Atmos upgradable Elite AV receivers continue the Pioneer tradition of bringing state-of-the-art home theater technology into your home before others even know it's there.
• HDMI 2.0 for 4K.
  The Elite SC-89 features HDMI 2.0, a version of the HDMI standard, which offers increased bandwidth, resolution and frame-rate capability, supporting 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. With 7 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, you've got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available.
• Heavyweight power meets efficiency with Class D3 amplification.
  Designed for hard-core audiophiles who settle for nothing but the best, the Elite SC-89 is rated at 140 Watts x 9 channels (8 Ohms, 1kHz, 0.08% THD 2 Ch) and delivers a total of 850 Watts multi-channel simultaneous drive. While lesser amplifiers' output diminishes as channels are added, the SC-89's Class D3 amps have the power to drive multiple channels simultaneously with no significant drop in per-channel output, recreating the full impact and dynamic range of high-resolution multi-channel audio. With a direct signal path and no EMI filters, feedback loops or current limiting, these amps are true engineering art, and unlike traditional designs, Pioneer Class D3 amps have the durability to handle multiple low-impedance speaker loads where other receivers lose power dramatically. Efficient Class D3 means the Elite SC-89 runs cool and draws just a fraction of the power consumed by conventional amplifier designs. And because it consumes so little power, its cool operation enhances component life and reliability too.
• Certified by AIR Studios
  The Elite SC-89 has been certified at London's legendary AIR Studios, whose work is respected worldwide for award-winning motion picture soundtracks and peerless digital CD recordings. AIR Studios understands the artist's craft, and like Pioneer, believes that faithfully reproducing what the artist originally created in the studio is the critical objective of the finest home theater system.
• Pro sound with MCACC Pro
  Now, MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration) is taken to a different level of performance with MCACC Pro. Designed by Pioneer for the Atmos-enabled Elite system, MCACC Pro calibrates sound output using a microphone to monitor the sound environment and an equalizer to optimize and precision-tune each speaker to the room. How advanced is MCACC Pro? So advanced that Pioneer engineers have included dual independent subwoofer outputs, each with individual EQ. Tailoring left- and right-channel low frequency response curves lets you achieve optimum subwoofer performance based on specific room placement, creating powerful bass response and seamless integration with your main speaker system. With the push of a button, it's like having a professional acoustical engineer fine-tune your home theater system.
• Precision playback in multiple formats
  Supporting high-resolution digital file formats such as AIFF, WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless lets audiophiles hear their favorite music as it was originally intended. Apple Lossless decodes compressed data with no discernible loss in audio quality. MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and FLAC music files can be streamed from a compatible PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The Elite SC-89 features 192kHz/32-bit asynchronous USB-DAC for ultra-high quality music playback from a USB connected PC or Mac. Gapless Playback eliminates gaps between consecutive tracks intended to be played continuously, such as classical music or live recordings.
• Multi-zone command with HDBaseTTM
  HDBaseT makes watching high-definition content easy, streaming uncompressed full 4K UltraHD digital audio and video without an HDMI cable - using just one standard LAN cable as long as 100 meters without any drop in quality! The Elite SC-89 adds ultimate flexibility to the multi-room experience by delivering up to four different zones of content, capable of powering a 5.1 Home Theater System in the main zone, stereo audio in Zones 2 and 3, and HD video content in Zone 4 via HDMI or HDBaseT. All zones can enjoy different content at the same time. Pioneer's exclusive iControlAV5 Android/IOS application lets you control the entire experience. HDBaseT supports all standard surround sound formats.
• 4K pass-through.
  4K Ultra HD Pass-through is the recognized standard of ultra-high video resolution, boasting 3,840 x 2,160 (24 Hz/25 Hz/30 Hz) pixels or 4,096 x 2,160 (24 Hz) pixels. Every Elite AV receiver can pass through 4K video signals to any compatible display, offering the highest-quality image available - a full four times the current HD standard!
• Get the big picture with Qdeo Video processing
  Experience an exceptional, virtually noise-free picture regardless of the source. Qdeo video processing technology by Marvell and a 4K Scaler allows you to upscale any video source for improved picture quality and compatibility with next generation TVs, and makes Blu-ray Disc and DVD content look more detailed and cinematic than ever before.
• PQLS Bit-stream
  Pioneer's special jitter reduction technology makes reproduced sound more realistic by utilizing the master audio clock in the Elite SC-89 for playback instead of the video clock in a compatible Blu-ray Disc player.
• ESS-DAC Sabre32 Bit for all-channel
  All channels of the Elite SC-89 employ ESS-DAC SABRE32 technology, the world's highest performance 32-bit audio DAC solution, delivering spectacular sound with a minimum of harmonic distortion.