Pioneer Elite SC-68 A/V Receiver Specs

Specs
Audio Decoding:
Dolby: TrueHD, Digital, EX, Pro Logic II/IIx/IIz
DTS: DTS-HD MA, HRA, DTS, ES, 96/24, Neo: 6
Lossy File Formats: AAC, MP3, WMA
High-Res File Formats: FLAC, WAV
Streaming: Pandora, vTuner
Other: 12 DSP modes, Full Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide), Sound Retriever AIR, Auto Sound Retriever, Phones Surround
3D: Yes
THX Certified: Ultra2 Plus
Number of Amp Channels: 9
Rated Power (Watts Per Channel): 140 into 8 ohms, two channels driven
Specified Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz, +1/–3 dB
Video Processing: Qdeo with 4K x 2K passthrough
Auto Setup/Room EQ: Full Auto MCACC with Full Band Phase Control
Dimensions (W x H x D, Inches): 17.13 x 7.25 x 17.38
Weight (Pounds): 39.2
Price: $2,500

Connections
Inputs: Video: HDMI 1.4a (8), component video (3), composite video (5)
Audio: Coaxial digital (2), optical digital (2), analog stereo (5), 7.1-channel analog (1), phono (1),
Additional: Ethernet (1), USB (1), USB-DAC in (1), Sirius (1), AM (1), FM (1), IR remote (2) Accessory: Wi-Fi adapter port (1), Bluetooth adapter port (1)
Outputs: Video: HDMI 1.4a (3), component video (2), composite video (3)
Audio: Optical digital (1), 11.2-channel preout (1), analog stereo (2), subwoofer (Z2), 0.25-inch headphone
Additional: RS-232 (1), IR remote (1), RF remote extension (1), 12-volt trigger (2)

Company Info
Pioneer
(800) 421-1404
pioneerelectronics.com

Comments

Need help

Submitted by kent harrison on December 9, 2012 - 12:32pm.

For you sir,i would go with monitor Audio gx-300 based system with sc-68,that receiver has everything you need.

A Simple Man

Submitted by Ndaggett on December 10, 2012 - 11:16am.

I presently have an Anthem MRX-300 with an Epson 8500UB projector.

I dont believe Anthem is strong in the video processing area.. which has notable effects in my display..

Is the Pioneer better .. honestly.. I want an upgrade in video AND audio quality .. i dont want to sacrifice one for the other..

PLease advise,

Nathan

Preamp/Processor capability

Submitted by bellerbu on December 12, 2012 - 8:04am.

Nice review, thanks. I'm wondering how the SC-68 might perform as a preamp? Would the top end likely improve since you're bypassing the D power amps?? I'm trying to decide on a preamp for my HT and am currently back and forth between the SC-68 and the Marantz av7701. I need the dual HDMI outs and like the other networking abilities of both. Any other recos are welcome, of course. Thanks again.

Three questions

Submitted by Evans on December 17, 2012 - 5:50am.

Dear Mark many thanks for this excellent and helpful review. I have three questions:

1. I have three speakers (one center and two rear) from an Samsung all inclusive system (receiver plus dvd). I have kept the speakers because they are quite stylish and have not found "proper" replacements. The Samsung receiver was mentioning in it back something about having an output of 3 ohms. I assume thus that the Samsung speakers are 3 ohms each. I am using them with a Sony STR-DB-920 (which has a minimum setting of 4 ohms) and they play just fine (no smoke anywhere at the audio chain!). Do you think (no liability - my own risk etc) that I would have a problem attaching those speakers to the SC-68 (only one zone at the time, 5 speakers max)? Can I do something in order to further protect the system? (e.g. attach additional impedance on the cable?).

2. I have currently connected my pc to the DB-920 through the optical out of my soundblaster. Everything is rooted through this output, including multichannel sound which is recoded as Dolby Digital. If I attach the SC-68 as a usb sound card, will I be able to play directly multichannel sound? I cannot understand the mentioned restriction to flac / mp3 / wav etc. A normal soundcard would play everything as long as you have the proper codecs at a player level. Isn't this teh case with SC-68? What would happen if I open xbmc an play a dts file? Will I have to change the input to optical in? What about multichannel dff files? Can I play them the same way that I play other music on my pc?

3. Can I control the SC-68 with Android? I understand that there is an app for that.

Many thanks,

Evans

SC-61, sc-63 or Marantz 6007

Submitted by venkyla on January 7, 2013 - 1:46am.

All,

We are trying to finalize between Elite SC-61, SC-63 or a Marantz 6007. We listen to stereo music as well as watch movies a lot.

What do you recommend? Please Advise.

Thanks,
Venky

SC-61, sc-63 or Marantz 6007

Submitted by venkyla on January 8, 2013 - 1:45am.

Hi Friends,

Any update? Please let us know.

Thank,
Venky

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Is there something wrong with

Submitted by Diagrafeas on February 2, 2013 - 8:01pm.

Is there something wrong with the graph?
Even the SC-61 one looks better.

What's the best way to hook up this Av

Submitted by Eladio on May 14, 2013 - 8:46pm.

I bought this Pioneer Elite SC-68 A/V Receiver
A few moths back how should I use it with or with out my power amp??
The amp is this The Signature MPA 5150 five-channel reference power amplifier. Any help would be greatly Appreciated.