Onkyo TX-NR828 vs Sony STR-DH790

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Sony STR-DH790
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR828
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR828 to Sony STR-DH790 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR828's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790

      Onkyo TX-NR828 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Sony STR-DH790 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR828 and Sony STR-DH790 and gave them scores of 83 and 73 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Sony STR-DH790

      Amplifier
      93
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      84
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      62
      Zones
      89
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      36
      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      73

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR828 and Sony STR-DH790.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR828

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR828 over Sony STR-DH790.

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      Onkyo TX-NR828 vs Sony STR-DH790
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      MHL Input Front HDMI vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 1
      USB Input 1 (Front) vs 1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 3 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 4
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 1 (Zone2) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 0 / 0
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM
      More Presets 40 vs 30
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 2
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 720 W vs 240 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 160 W (0.7% THD) vs 105 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH790 over Onkyo TX-NR828.

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      Onkyo TX-NR828 vs Sony STR-DH790
      Dolby Atmos vs up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Neural:X vs
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      USB DC Out Port vs
      Speaker A/B vs
      Newer Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR vs 4․2

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Advanced D.C.A.C.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR828 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH790 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR828 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.

      THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-NR828 is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR828's and Sony STR-DH790's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-NR828: Not supported.
      • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-NR828: Not supported.
      • Sony STR-DH790: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR828: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR828: 7.2.
      • Sony STR-DH790: Does not support.
      • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Sony STR-DH790 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Sony STR-DH790 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

      DTS:X

      Sony STR-DH790 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Sony STR-DH790 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.

      Audyssey DSX

      Onkyo TX-NR828 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR828 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

      Sony STR-DH790 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR828: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-DH790: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR828: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-NR828 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Sony STR-DH790 only).
      • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-NR828 does not support HDR.

      Sony STR-DH790 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Sony STR-DH790 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR828 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-NR828 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR828 and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH790 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR828 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH790 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR828
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR828
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
      • Onkyo TX-NR828 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR828
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR828: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      • Sony STR-DH790: None

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front)1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR828 and Sony STR-DH790 and gave them scores of 83 and 73 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Sony STR-DH790

      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      73

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Independent Power Supply
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      78
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      GOOD
      84
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Zones

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   3 Zones
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      BAD
      36
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      BrandOnkyoSony
      ModelTX-NR828STR-DH790
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOthersOceania
      Release Year20132018
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR818 Sony STR-DH770
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR838
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry All Channels
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
      DACBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      360 Reality Audio
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Digital Legato Linear
      In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
      OP Processing
      Sound Optimizer
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Advanced D.C.A.C.
      Calibration MicrophoneMono
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      Audyssey App Support
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front HDMI
      DLNA 1.5
      Music Connect
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front)1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1 (Zone2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUI Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM
      Presets4030
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals117
      Large Speaker Terminals112
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
      Independent Power Supply2
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption720 W240 W
      No Sound Power75 W (230 V)/80 W (240 V)
      Standby Power0.2 W0.3 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 198.5 mm x 398 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-11/16"      		430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm
      17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"
      Weight15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)7.4 kg (16 lbs. 6 oz.)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR828 Sony STR-DH790
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)160 W (0.7% THD)105 W (0.9% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)215 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)180 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)300 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)150 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/470 Ω
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance4.6 V/470 Ω
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB105 dB (500 mV)
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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