Onkyo TX-NR838 review
Dec 10, 2018
This high-end 7.2-receiver offers multiple options for creating the inimitable movie and sound experience. The Onkyo TX-NR838 specs reveal solid build, professional physical parameters, special conne...
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Pioneer SC-LX801 review
Oct 01, 2018
Several days ago, I got an opportunity to test one of the most popular A/V receivers right now — Pioneer SC-LX801. At the first glance, Pioneer SC-LX801 is a great and reliable receiver that ca...
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR838
Pioneer SC-LX801
Model
TX-NR838
SC-LX801
Brand
Onkyo
Pioneer
Rating
4.1 of 5
4.1 of 5
Reviews
138
95
Amplifier
Total output power
960 W
810 W
Output power per channel
180 W
140 W, 200 W, 255 W
Output impedance per channel
4 Ohm
4 Ohm, 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm
Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.08 %
0.08 %
Number of channels
7
9
Signal-to-noise ratio
105 dB
108 dB
Functions
Amplifier class
Digital player
Internet radio
Network audio player
Audio formats
AAC
DSD
AIFF
Apple lossless
FLAC
MP3
WAV
WMA
Built-in decoders
DTS:X
DTS-HD master audio
DTS neural:X
Dolby Atmos
Dolby digital plus
Dolby surround
Dolby true HD
Built-in display
Type
fluorescent
fluorescent
Colour
black
black
Connectivity interfaces
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Signal processing
HDMI pass-through
up to 4K
up to 4K
Video conversion/scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
3D pass-through
Upscaling via HDMI
up to 4K
up to 4K
Connector type
AV inputs
7
4
Optical digital inputs
3
3
Coaxial digital inputs
2
2
HDMI inputs
7
8
HDMI outputs
2
2
Optical digital outputs
has not
has not
Coaxial digital outputs
has not
has not
Subwoofer outputs
2
2
USB
1
2
Phones
1
1
Media content source
Bluetooth
Network
USB-host
Radio
Tuner type
digital
digital
Tuner bands
AM/FM
AM/FM
Preset station
40
40
Preset station qty
Additional features
A-B speaker switch
MCACC Pro
Deep color
X.v.Color
AIR Studios monitor certification
Three-zone capability
Advanced sound retriever (ASR) technology
Apple air-play support
Audio return channel (ARC)
Bi-amplifying
Auto power off
Pure direct mode
Dual-zone capability
Smartphone remote control
Sound features
Audio D/A converter
24bit / 192kHz
32bit / 192kHz
DSP preset qty
Sound output mode
Surround sound effects
Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Surround system class
7.2 channel
9.2 channel
Digital content protection
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Digital sound processor (DSP)
Clock
Built-in clock
Sleep timer
Power device
Operational power consumption
720 W
320 W
Standby power consumption
0.15 W
0.15 W
User manual
Manual
N/A
N/A
Dimensions
Dimensions
17.1 x 8 x 16 inches
7.4 x 17.1 x 7.3 inches
Weight
34.2 pounds
38.5 pounds
AV receivers HelpToChoose comparison rating
- 25.9Onkyo TX-NR838
- 24.3Pioneer SC-LX801
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