Onkyo TX-NR555 VS
Pioneer VSX-933
Pros & Cons
Onkyo TX-NR555
VSPros
- The power-saving standby features are nice, as is the auto-on when connecting streaming devices via built-in Spotify Connect and Chromecast.
- Presence of a phono input for vinyl players.
Cons
- Sometimes the picture or sound on TV would freeze randomly, maybe it is problem only with my unit.
Pioneer VSX-933
VSPros
- It maintains all audio formats. You do not have to spend a lot of time to find the appropriate file.
- Built-in Chromecast and DNS Play-Fi provide streaming music and internet radio from the mobile device.
- Stable Wi-Fi for wireless connection with any smartphones and laptops, as well as PC.
Cons
- Pay attention! If you want to buy this receiver because of the multi-zone feature, keep in mind that it is only compatible with the analog inputs. HDMI won’t help you use zone 2 function.
- In Zone 2 it works only on the RCA (analog) inputs but not HDMI or digital ones. So, to install speakers on the patio for accessing to satellite audio channels it is necessary to get DAC with the optical/coax outputs of the sat AV going in. Then you need to get RCA output going into the RCA inpu
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Onkyo TX-NR555 | Pioneer VSX-933 |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Processing | ||
| Video Conversion/scaling | Analog to HDMI up conversion | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion |
| Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| 3d Pass-through | ||
| Connector Type | ||
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Hdmi Inputs | 6 | 4 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | 2 | 4 |
| Usb | 1 | 2 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Radio | ||
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| Preset Station | 40 | 30 |
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Additional Features | ||
| Bi-amplifying | ||
| Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
| Apple Air-play Support | ||
| Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| A-b Speaker Switch | ||
| Dual-zone Capability | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| Amplifier | ||
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 140 W, 80 W | 80 W |
| Total Output Power | 560 W | 560 W |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
| Sound Features | ||
| Digital Content Protection | has not | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 384kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Media Content Source | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 22.5 x 18 x 11 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | tx-nr555.pdf | vsx-933.pdf |
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 460 W | 480 W |
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | has not | |
| Built-in Clock | has not | |
| General | ||
| Brand | Onkyo | Pioneer |
