Figured it was time to open an official owners thread:
These are both comparable models. The SC-1527-K is a Future Shop Canada exclusive that is basically identical to the Elite SC-65 without the Elite badge.
Here are the links to the Pioneer Electronics Canada pages to start it off:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite-Receivers/SC-65
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Home/AV-Receivers/FutureShop/SC-1527-K
Here is the link to Pioneer Electronics page for the SC-65:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-65
SPECIFICATIONS:
9.2-Channel Network Ready AV Receiver
THX® Select 2 Plus certified 9.2 Channel Class D3 Amplification brings unprecedented power and fidelity to your home theater.
MHL® Connectivity brings HD Audio and Video from your Android smart device.
4k2K passthrough allows connectivity with future HDTV formats.
POWER
Amplifier Design Class D3
Channels 9.2
Power Output: Watts per Channel 130 x 9 (1kHz)
4 OHM Speaker
Estimated Power Consumption 330 Watts
HANDHELD AND INTERNET
AirPlay
Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad Certified iPod/iPhone/iPad
Supported Apple Devices 4th gen Nano and above / iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4 / iPad, iPad2
iControlAV Application iControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
Supplied iPad/iPhone/iPod A/V Cable
iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback via cable
iTunes Album Art
YouTube Video Playback via Supplied A/V Cable
Internet Radio vTuner
Pandora Radio
Sirius Radio via Internet w/ subscription
DLNA 1.5 Certified Yes
USB Formats MP3, WMA, iPod Digital, WAV 192kHz, FLAC 192kHz, JPEG
Network Audio Formats LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
DECODERS & FORMATS
Digital Core DSP Engine TI Aureus x 2
THX™ Certification Select 2 Plus
iPod Digital Audio
192K/24-Bit DACs 192kHz/32-Bit
Dolby True HD
Dolby Digital plus
Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS Neo:X Yes
SOUNDFIELD CALIBRATION
Phase Control Auto / Plus
Auto MCACC Advanced
Manual MCACC
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands 9
Symmetric EQ
MCACC Memory 6
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment 1/2 Inch
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
LISTENING MODES
Auto Surround
Auto Level Control Multi-Channel
Optimum Surround
Stream Direct Direct / Pure Direct
Advanced Surround 15 + Headphone Surround
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance Yes (Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround
Virtual Surround Back
Virtual Height
Virtual Depth
Virtual Wide
AUDIO FEATURES
High-bit. High sampling Hi-bit24
DSD to PCM Converter Multi-Channel
PQLS Jitter Reduction HDMI Bitstream/ Multi
Dialog Enhancement
Advanced Sound Retriever Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital Noise Reduction
Tone Control Multi Channel
Sound Delay (Lip Sync) 10-Frames
Speaker A/B
Bi-Amp Front Channel
VIDEO PROCESSING
4k2k Video Passthrough
3-D Ready
Audio Return Channel
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color
HDMI x.v. Color
Video Converter to HDMI
Video Scaler Marvell Qdeo up to 1080p / 24fps
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
CONNECTIVITY
HDMI Input / Output 8 In / 2 Out
Wireless Adapter Port AS-BT200 / Air Jam App
Component Video Input / Output 2 In / 1 Out
iPhone / iPod Front USB / Composite Video
USB Memory Input Yes (MP3 / WMA / WAV 192kHz / FLAC 192kHz, JPEG)
Ethernet Input
Composite A/V Input / Output 4 In / 1 Out
Analog Audio Inputs / Output 1 In
Digital Inputs / Output 4 In / 1 Out
Pre-Amp Outputs 9.1 Channel (11.2 Terminals)
Headphone Output
Front A/V Inputs HDMI or MHL / USB / Composite Video
AM/FM Presets 63
INSTALLATION
On-Screen Display GUI with Album Art
Multi-Room and Source Output 2 Zone AV / 3 Zone Audio
Zone 2 Sources DVD, Sat/CBL, DVR/BDR, Internet radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Media Server, Favorites, iPod/USB, TV, CD, Tuner, Adapter Port
Zone 3 Sources Analog Audio
12 Volt Trigger (Assignable) Yes
RS-232C
IR Serial Remote In/Out 2 In / 1 Out
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display Yes (Zone 2)
Network Firmware Update Ethernet / USB
AVNavigator
PC Set-Up With Remote Maintenance
IP Control for CI
PreAmp Mode Yes
Versatile Speaker Configuration 7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width)
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Learning
Sleep Timer
Detachable Power Cord
CONSTRUCTION
Front Panel Aluminum (Hairline)
Transformer Stabilizer
Advanced Direct Construction
Large Speaker Terminals All
WARRANTY
Warranty 3 Years
DIMENSIONS
W x H x D (inches) 17.13 x 7.28 x 17.36
Weight 33.29 lbs
These are both comparable models. The SC-1527-K is a Future Shop Canada exclusive that is basically identical to the Elite SC-65 without the Elite badge.
Here are the links to the Pioneer Electronics Canada pages to start it off:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite-Receivers/SC-65
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Home/AV-Receivers/FutureShop/SC-1527-K
Here is the link to Pioneer Electronics page for the SC-65:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-65
SPECIFICATIONS:
9.2-Channel Network Ready AV Receiver
THX® Select 2 Plus certified 9.2 Channel Class D3 Amplification brings unprecedented power and fidelity to your home theater.
MHL® Connectivity brings HD Audio and Video from your Android smart device.
4k2K passthrough allows connectivity with future HDTV formats.
POWER
Amplifier Design Class D3
Channels 9.2
Power Output: Watts per Channel 130 x 9 (1kHz)
4 OHM Speaker
Estimated Power Consumption 330 Watts
HANDHELD AND INTERNET
AirPlay
Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad Certified iPod/iPhone/iPad
Supported Apple Devices 4th gen Nano and above / iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4 / iPad, iPad2
iControlAV Application iControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
Supplied iPad/iPhone/iPod A/V Cable
iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback via cable
iTunes Album Art
YouTube Video Playback via Supplied A/V Cable
Internet Radio vTuner
Pandora Radio
Sirius Radio via Internet w/ subscription
DLNA 1.5 Certified Yes
USB Formats MP3, WMA, iPod Digital, WAV 192kHz, FLAC 192kHz, JPEG
Network Audio Formats LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
DECODERS & FORMATS
Digital Core DSP Engine TI Aureus x 2
THX™ Certification Select 2 Plus
iPod Digital Audio
192K/24-Bit DACs 192kHz/32-Bit
Dolby True HD
Dolby Digital plus
Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS Neo:X Yes
SOUNDFIELD CALIBRATION
Phase Control Auto / Plus
Auto MCACC Advanced
Manual MCACC
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands 9
Symmetric EQ
MCACC Memory 6
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment 1/2 Inch
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
LISTENING MODES
Auto Surround
Auto Level Control Multi-Channel
Optimum Surround
Stream Direct Direct / Pure Direct
Advanced Surround 15 + Headphone Surround
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance Yes (Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround
Virtual Surround Back
Virtual Height
Virtual Depth
Virtual Wide
AUDIO FEATURES
High-bit. High sampling Hi-bit24
DSD to PCM Converter Multi-Channel
PQLS Jitter Reduction HDMI Bitstream/ Multi
Dialog Enhancement
Advanced Sound Retriever Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital Noise Reduction
Tone Control Multi Channel
Sound Delay (Lip Sync) 10-Frames
Speaker A/B
Bi-Amp Front Channel
VIDEO PROCESSING
4k2k Video Passthrough
3-D Ready
Audio Return Channel
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color
HDMI x.v. Color
Video Converter to HDMI
Video Scaler Marvell Qdeo up to 1080p / 24fps
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
CONNECTIVITY
HDMI Input / Output 8 In / 2 Out
Wireless Adapter Port AS-BT200 / Air Jam App
Component Video Input / Output 2 In / 1 Out
iPhone / iPod Front USB / Composite Video
USB Memory Input Yes (MP3 / WMA / WAV 192kHz / FLAC 192kHz, JPEG)
Ethernet Input
Composite A/V Input / Output 4 In / 1 Out
Analog Audio Inputs / Output 1 In
Digital Inputs / Output 4 In / 1 Out
Pre-Amp Outputs 9.1 Channel (11.2 Terminals)
Headphone Output
Front A/V Inputs HDMI or MHL / USB / Composite Video
AM/FM Presets 63
INSTALLATION
On-Screen Display GUI with Album Art
Multi-Room and Source Output 2 Zone AV / 3 Zone Audio
Zone 2 Sources DVD, Sat/CBL, DVR/BDR, Internet radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Media Server, Favorites, iPod/USB, TV, CD, Tuner, Adapter Port
Zone 3 Sources Analog Audio
12 Volt Trigger (Assignable) Yes
RS-232C
IR Serial Remote In/Out 2 In / 1 Out
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display Yes (Zone 2)
Network Firmware Update Ethernet / USB
AVNavigator
PC Set-Up With Remote Maintenance
IP Control for CI
PreAmp Mode Yes
Versatile Speaker Configuration 7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width)
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Learning
Sleep Timer
Detachable Power Cord
CONSTRUCTION
Front Panel Aluminum (Hairline)
Transformer Stabilizer
Advanced Direct Construction
Large Speaker Terminals All
WARRANTY
Warranty 3 Years
DIMENSIONS
W x H x D (inches) 17.13 x 7.28 x 17.36
Weight 33.29 lbs