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product_id: 1162764
title: "Pioneer SC-79 9.2-Channel Multi-Zone, Networked, Elite Class D3 AV Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer)"
brand: "pioneer"
price: "$6324"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1162764-pioneer-sc-79-9-2-channel-multi-zone-networked-elite
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# SABRE32 DAC 9.2-Channel Sound Multi-Zone Control Pioneer SC-79 9.2-Channel Multi-Zone, Networked, Elite Class D3 AV Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

**Brand:** pioneer
**Price:** $6324
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Elevate Your Audio Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pioneer SC-79 9.2-Channel Multi-Zone, Networked, Elite Class D3 AV Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer) by pioneer
- **How much does it cost?** $6324 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1162764-pioneer-sc-79-9-2-channel-multi-zone-networked-elite)

## Best For

- pioneer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pioneer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Certified Excellence:** Enjoy peace of mind with THX Ultra2 Plus and AIR Studios Monitor certification for superior sound quality.
- • **Unleash Immersive Sound:** Experience 9.2 channels of high-fidelity audio that transforms your space into a concert hall.
- • **Elite Class D3 Technology:** Elevate your audio experience with advanced Class D3 amplification for dynamic and efficient sound.
- • **Next-Level Audio Processing:** Harness the power of the ultra-high performance SABRE32 DAC for crystal-clear sound reproduction.
- • **Seamless Multi-Zone Control:** Effortlessly manage audio across multiple zones with cutting-edge HDbaseT technology.

## Overview

The Pioneer SC-79 is a discontinued 9.2-channel AV receiver that offers multi-zone control, featuring THX Ultra2 Plus certification and an ultra-high performance SABRE32 DAC for exceptional audio quality.

## Description

For those who demand the very best in home entertainment, we introduce the Elite SC-79 AV Receiver, featuring state-of-the-art Class D3 amplifiers. The SC-79 delivers incredible fidelity, effortless connectivity, advanced multi-zone features and immense power. Audiophiles, get ready for the ultimate immersive experience.

## Features

- Multi Zone control using HDbase TTM
- THX Ultra2 Plus and AIR Studios Monitor Certified Class D3
- Ultra-High performance Audio SABRE32 DAC

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does Amazon offer a warranty as well as manufacture**
A: Hi, I own this receiver and it is amazing. It is THX certified. The newer Pioneer models are NOT (Pioneer is cutting costs). This is an ELITE model of Pioneer receivers. This means it is only warrantied by Pioneer if it purchased from an Authorized Dealer. Last I heard, there are no Internet dealers that qualify? It is NOT being sold by Amazon directly . It is being sold through an outfit called BUYOPIONS. I would question them in detail as to the warranty. It may be in your best interest to purchase the optional warranty for $78.26 just to protect yourself. Good Luck, Charlie

**Q: I have a phono preamp with my turntable. how do i switch from phono analog to cd analog? option greyed out in input setup menu.**
A: I am not sure why you need to use the set up menu.  Are there not separate inputs on the  back for phono and CD?your phono preamp outputs should be connected to the CD inputs (or any other analog two channel input).  You should only connect to the phono input on the AVR if you have a moving magnet cartridge and don't have a separate phono preamp.

**Q: does it have a AM7FM Radio built in**
A: Not that I know of.  However, it does play "internet" radio stations so you might be able to stream it through the receiver.

**Q: Does it have XM built in?**
A: I can't find anything in the big manual I printed out that says it has XM. this is my second Pioneer Elite A/V Receiver, My first one was a VSX-39TX and if I remember right they came out with built in XM right after that. I think since Pioneer teamed up with Apple and their AIR System that they might have discontinued putting XM in their receivers. I hope that helps you out. Tim

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Get this if you WANT or NEED THX  --- SC-88 Does NOT have it.
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015*

It took a while but this amp/receiver sounds great.  I ran it 24/7 for one week to test it and break it in.  I could actually hear it when the amp finally broke in. There was a change in the Timbre and the sound was richer and deeper. This receiver is everything I hoped for and more.  Yes, I could have spent another grand on this years model, but Dolby atmos is just in it's infancy and so it sounds, to me, just like Pro-logic did when surround sound first started.  Besides, the newer model SC-88 does NOT have THX certification, and I needed it.  My speakers sound great, but they are VERY inefficient, especially at lower volumes, and needed the 3 ohm THX power curve guarantee so that I could hear the full range of sound at lower volumes, which if you know anything about speakers takes A LOT of power at between 1-4 Ohms.By the way, This DOES have 4K upconversion and wow do my dvds look great.  Even though I have a 720 P TV I could instantly tell a difference in the resolution.  Yum !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Impressive performance
  

*by E***T on Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014*

My Denon 5800 finally bit the dust after 14 years of solid performance.  I was surprised to learn that Denon no longer made an equivalent high end receiver.  I purchased this after reading many reviews, and was completely blown away by the improvement in sound over the 5800.  After following the automatic speaker set up, the sound was far superior to what I had been listening to for all these years.  I agree that the remote is cheesy and it is disappointing that you have to buy a blue tooth adapter for nearly $100., but otherwise I am completely satisfied. Hopefully, the reliability will meet my experience with Denon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great Sound, Great Size, Reasonable Price, A Few Nits.
  

*by N***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013*

Sound is great, easy to configure, Advanced MCACC room measurement system sounds fine after you tweak it. Per-source-adjustable video scaling looks good on my 55" screen. The SC-77 scales the TiVo's 1080i up to 1080p with noticeable improvement, but passes thru the superior 1080p from the Oppo 103.Has features that I need: front bi-amp; SPDIF out for my infra-red wireless "surround" headphones. Bass management is adequate after you spend time getting it right, highly dependent on the quality of your subs. Light weight, sturdy construction, standard small footprint. Some of the DSP settings really improve the sound for special events like sports. Apple airplay and DLNA from my Linux server work flawlessly as far as sound and connectivity, Pandora works fine.Note: I don't use zones/multi-room capability so I cannot review them. I have a very basic 5.1 setup with bi-amped B&W 803 fronts, Axiom M3 on-wall surrounds, a Gallo Acoustics center, decent SVS subwoofer. Far from an audiophile setup, but multi-channel SACD's played through the Oppo 103 sound superb, movies sound great once you've got everything tweaked. No complaints in sound department.Price: $1500-1600 not too bad.Cons: Cheapo remote control not well-designed. IR presets built into remote are iffy. No dedicated stereo mix down analog recording outs. No HD radio, either built-in or optional, a ridiculous and irritating omission at this point. DLNA user interface is as irritatingly clunky and inefficient as you could imagine, I can't figure how they let that stuff be so bad. EDIT: I should add that the free Iphone/Ipad apps--available on the app store--let you control most of the ordinary functions of the receiver and a few of the more exotic ones are great, and make up to some degree for the lousy DLNA interface. However, those apps DO NOT serve as a complete remote control...they control only the functions of the receiver, not those of other devices. In my case, Oppo has a similar free app, so I can get by with watching e.g. a blu-ray disc with nothing but an iPad as a remote.I'm sure comparable units from Onkyo, Denon, Integra, Sony etc. are just as good and may be better for finicky audio tweakers. I'm a long-time Pioneer user and have never had any problem. I didn't comparison shop, just waited a few months after SC-77 came out and ordered it when price settled. Would unhesitatingly recommend this item to anyone except picky home theater or audio fanatics, who should get separates. (I actually got rid of separates to get this receiver and was delighted to be rid of them and simplify my system).

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*