Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20 VS Pioneer VSX-LX503
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20
Pioneer VSX-LX503
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - vsx-lx503.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20

VS

Pros

    • Good build quality – the components guarantee clear audio output without any noise or sound distortion.
    • Selectable subwoofer frequencies (you can set 60, 80, or 100 Hz).
    • Multiple input ports.

Cons

    • The FM antenna is not provided.

Pioneer VSX-LX503

VS

Pros

    • It is possible to control the receiver through Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, which gives full voice control over the basic functions of the receiver.
    • The output sound is deep and clear – no lags or noise.
    • It assures a stable wireless connection.
    • The device can cope with probably any HDMI component it receives.

Cons

    • AirPlay is not stable.
    • Some customers find the setup process quite complex (due to the poor documentation).

Specifications

Specification Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20 Pioneer VSX-LX503
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
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
Connector Type
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs has not 2
Hdmi Inputs has not 7
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 2
Optical Digital Inputs 2 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 8 7
Usb has not 1
Subwoofer Outputs 1 2
Radio
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 30 40
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 0.15 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 100 W 120 W
Total Output Power 200 W 1090 W
Clock
Built-in Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 2.0 channel 9.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects has not Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 32bit / 384kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 16.9 x 13.4 x 4.3 inches 15.2 x 17.2 x 7.3 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual topaz-sr20.pdf vsx-lx503.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption
Operational Power Consumption
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
General
Brand Cambridge Audio Pioneer

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