Pioneer's 11.4-channel Elite flagship receiver, built with Dirac Live room correction as standard. Six rear HDMI inputs are full HDMI 2.1 with 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz support, while the front AUX input and the Zone 2 output are 4K-class — the Main (eARC) and Sub outputs both carry 8K. A balanced XLR stereo input sits alongside four RCA pairs, an MM phono stage, three optical and two coaxial digital inputs, and there are USB ports front and rear.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Pioneer
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- VSX-LX805
- Category
- Audio Equipment
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 6 | — | — | HDMI IN 1-6 (rear) | 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz, VRR, ALLM, HDCP 2.3 |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | AUX HDMI IN (front) | Front-panel input, 4K@60Hz-class |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 2 | — | — | HDMI OUT (MAIN eARC + SUB) | Both support 8K@60Hz; MAIN carries eARC |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI OUT (ZONE 2) | Second-zone output, limited to 4K |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 3 | — | — | OPTICAL IN 1-3 | Digital audio inputs |
| Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA Digital) | 2 | — | — | COAXIAL IN 1-2 | Digital audio inputs |
| RCA Stereo Audio | 4 | — | — | ANALOG IN | Four line-level stereo input pairs |
| XLR (3-pin Balanced Audio) | 2 | — | — | BALANCED IN (L/R) | Stereo balanced XLR input pair |
| RCA Stereo Audio | 1 | — | — | PHONO (MM) | Moving-magnet phono input with ground post |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 | — | — | USB (1 front, 1 rear) | USB memory playback incl. hi-res and DSD |
| RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | NETWORK | 10/100 wired network for streaming (Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Chromecast) |
| 6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) | 1 | — | — | PHONES (front) | Front-panel 6.3mm headphone output |
Notes & Compatibility
Six rear HDMI inputs are 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz; the front AUX HDMI input is 4K@60Hz-class. Main OUT (eARC) and Sub OUT support 8K; Zone 2 OUT tops out at 4K. Not modeled per site convention: 15 speaker terminal pairs (11ch amplified), 11.2ch RCA pre-outs, balanced XLR pre-outs/sub outs, 2 subwoofer pre-outs, 2 composite + 1 component legacy video inputs, FM/AM antenna, 12V triggers, IR in/out and RS-232C. Dirac Live standard; MCACC Pro included.
Common questions
How many ports does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) have?
The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) has 26 ports in total: 8 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard), 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 3 × Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF), 2 × Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA Digital), 5 × RCA Stereo Audio, 2 × XLR (3-pin Balanced Audio), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0), 1 × RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet) and 1 × 6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio).
What kinds of ports does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) have?
By connector family, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) has 13 Audio, 10 HDMI, 2 USB and 1 Network.
How many USB ports does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) have?
The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) has 2 USB ports: 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0).
What video connections does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) have?
The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) has 10 ports that can carry video: 8 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) and 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard).
Does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) have a headphone jack?
No. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (2023) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. It does have a 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) jack: 1 × 6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio).