Pioneer VSX-LX303 VS
Pioneer VSX-933
Pros & Cons
Pioneer VSX-LX303
VSPros
- The output sound is deep and clear – it is achieved via the high-grade components and the auto-calibration system.
- The phone application is well-designed – you can easily find what you need.
- Good compatibility with modern devices and many smart features.
Cons
- Setting up the additional zones may be troublesome – you may get no sound.
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 | Pioneer VSX-LX303 | Pioneer VSX-933 |
|---|---|---|
| Connector Type | ||
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | 3 | 4 |
| Usb | 1 | 2 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 1 |
| Hdmi Inputs | 7 | 4 |
| Media Content Source | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Additional Features | ||
| Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| A-b Speaker Switch | ||
| Dual-zone Capability | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| Bi-amplifying | ||
| Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
| Apple Air-play Support | ||
| Amplifier | ||
| Total Output Power | 900 W | 560 W |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0,01 | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 170 W | 80 W |
| Sound Features | ||
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 384kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 9.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Dolby Surround | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | vsx-lx303.pdf | vsx-933.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 | ||
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.15 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 760 W | 480 W |
| Signal Processing | ||
| Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| 3d Pass-through | ||
| Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion |
| Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| Radio | ||
| Preset Station | 40 | 30 |
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 17.3 x 6.9 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| General | ||
| Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
