Onkyo TX-NR656 VS Pioneer Elite A-20
Onkyo TX-NR656
  • Brand - Onkyo
  • Manual - tx-nr656.pdf
  • USB - 1
Pioneer Elite A-20
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - elite-a-20.pdf
  • USB - has not

Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR656

VS

Pros

    • Compatible with Apple devices (Apple air-play support).
    • Pure direct mode for better sound.
    • This model supports almost all modern audio formats, like FLAC, MP3 or even Apple lossless.
    • Powerful decoders are able to play almost any kind of files without any problems.
    • The total power output is 1190 Watts. That is more than enough for you to enjoy your favorite music. It is super powerful.
    • The device can use such wireless interfaces as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

Cons

    • Large in size, especially in width.
    • It does not support the AIFF audio format.
    • It does not have a decoder to decode DTS neural:X.

Pioneer Elite A-20

VS

Pros

    • The output sound is rich, crisp and deep – it is not distorted and you get no hum or distortion at high volume.
    • It does not become hot due to well-designed heat sinks.
    • The remote controller is super ergonomic and it allows you to do anything you want.

Cons

    • Some units are not reliable – some of them may fail after 2-4 months of exploitation.

Specifications

Specification Onkyo TX-NR656 Pioneer Elite A-20
Amplifier
Total Output Power 690 W 100 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.1 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm 4 Ohm, 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 100 W, 170 W 30 W, 50 W
Sound Features
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 384kHz 32bit / 384kHz
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 has not
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Neural Surround. Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Loudness
Audio Formats
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
User Manual
Manual tx-nr656.pdf elite-a-20.pdf
Built-in Decoders
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Connector Type
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 has not
Optical Digital Inputs 2 has not
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 has not
Usb 1 has not
Subwoofer Outputs 2 has not
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 2 has not
Hdmi Inputs 8 has not
Media Content Source
Bluetooth
Usb-host
Network
Additional Features
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Smartphone Remote Control
Three-zone Capability
Dual-zone Capability
A-b Speaker Switch
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.3 W
Operational Power Consumption 580 W 135 W
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K has not
3d Pass-through has not
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Radio
Preset Station 40 has not
Tuner Bands AM/FM has not
Tuner Type digital has not
Dimensions
Dimensions 22.5 x 18 x 11 inches 14.2 x 17.1 x 5 inches
General
Brand Onkyo Pioneer

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