Onkyo TX-RZ820 VS
Pioneer VSX-933
Pros & Cons
Onkyo TX-RZ820
VSPros
- It is convenient to download a digital version and control it via my tablet. Moreover, music selection and playback are built into the app.
- I am not an avid FM listener, but I was amazed. Despite stations were distant away, the reception was flawless.
- Also, I connected it to Apple TV without problems to watch a couple of shots.
- Network audio player pleasantly surprised me.
- Good quality of the output audio – due to various enhancement technologies (plus it
Cons
- he Onkyo privacy bothered me. It constantly popped up. ‘Not to Accept’ option didn’t help. It appeared every time when I switched a channel.
- Slightly confusing interface. It was not clear what to choose because my speakers are directly connected to the receiver and I’m not used to it.
- Some customers have issues with Samsung Bluray players (no video output).
- Issues with the HDMI signal (it cuts out with 4K sources).
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-RZ820 | Pioneer VSX-933 |
|---|---|---|
| Connector Type | ||
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 1 |
| Hdmi Inputs | 7 | 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 |
| Radio | ||
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| Preset Station | 40 | 30 |
| Additional Features | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| 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 | ||
| Amplifier | ||
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz-100 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 130 W | 80 W |
| Total Output Power | 900 W | 560 W |
| Clock | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Audio Formats | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Built-in Display | ||
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Colour | black | black |
| Signal Processing | ||
| 3d Pass-through | ||
| Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion | |
| Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | |
| Sound Features | ||
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Virtual Cinema DSP | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Media Content Source | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 17.1 x 7.9 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | tx-rz820.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 | 600 W | 480 W |
| General | ||
| Brand | Onkyo | Pioneer |
