Pioneer SC-LX901 vs Integra DTM-6 review

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It makes sense comparing Pioneer SC-LX901 vs Integra DTM-6 because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Pioneer SC-LX901 has 11.2 versus 2.0 for Integra DTM-6. Regarding power, then SC-LX901 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 140/8, 200/6 when DTM-6 has a power of 80/8. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, ESS SABRE32 Ultra 192 KHz/32-bit for SC-LX901 and AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit for the DTM-6. Only the SC-LX901 supports Bi-amping feature. The Pioneer SC-LX901 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio - all of these streaming services have found application in each of the models.

Video features

Only the Pioneer SC-LX901 has support for High dynamic range (HDR). Only the SC-LX901 provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. The SC-LX901 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the DTM-6. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the SC-LX901. Only the SC-LX901 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the SC-LX901. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

The SC-LX901 supports 3 Multi-room zones, versus 2 for the DTM-6. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Pioneer SC-LX901.

Multichannel surround

Only the SC-LX901 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SC-LX901.