Pioneer VSX-43 vs Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer VSX-43

      Pioneer VSX-42
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-43
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-42
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-43 to Pioneer VSX-42 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 and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-43 Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer VSX-43 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-42 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 1080/60p and upscales Anchor Bay up to 1080p video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.1 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 7.1 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-43 and Pioneer VSX-42 and gave them scores of 71 and 67 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.

      Pioneer VSX-43

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Amplifier
      72
      Amplifier
      70
      Audio Features
      68
      Audio Features
      67
      Video Features
      60
      Video Features
      54
      Connectivity
      75
      Connectivity
      67
      Zones
      80
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      79
      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      67

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-43 and Pioneer VSX-42.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-43

      Pioneer VSX-42

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-43

      Pioneer VSX-42

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-43

      Pioneer VSX-42

      •   7.1 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.1 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-43

      Pioneer VSX-43
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-43 over Pioneer VSX-42.

      Pioneer VSX-43 vs Pioneer VSX-42
      Bi-amp capability Front vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF vs WAV/FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      Wide Surround vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 1080p
      MHL Input 1 (Front) vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs USB, Composite Video
      Spotify vs

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      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer VSX-42
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-42 over Pioneer VSX-43.

      Pioneer VSX-43 vs Pioneer VSX-42
      Headphone Surround vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs Anchor Bay up to 1080p
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite

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      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 Pioneer VSX-43 Pioneer VSX-42
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)3 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs11
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-43 Pioneer VSX-42
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        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 Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 1080p
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        Few RCA Line Inputs33
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.1
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Pioneer VSX-43
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-42
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Pioneer VSX-43
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-42
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • 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. Both receivers support up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Pioneer VSX-43
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-42
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer VSX-43: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
      • Pioneer VSX-42: USB, Composite Video

      Pioneer VSX-43

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      Pioneer VSX-42

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