Yamaha RX-V4A vs Pioneer SC-LX901 – that is a question.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 11.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V4A has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/6, while the SC-LX901 has a power of 140/8, 200/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V4A it is 0.06%, but for the SC-LX901 it is 0.08%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Yamaha RX-V4A and Pioneer SC-LX901 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha RX-V4A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, but the Pioneer SC-LX901 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the RX-V4A and the SC-LX901. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V4A has 4/1, and the SC-LX901 has 8/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V4A. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The RX-V4A has support for the standard HDCP 2.3, compared to the SC-LX901, which supports the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Pioneer SC-LX901. There is an ECO mode in RX-V4A. The Yamaha RX-V4A and the Pioneer SC-LX901 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the SC-LX901. Only in the SC-LX901 realized a DTS:X surround technology.