Pioneer VSX-534D vs Yamaha RX-A3020: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-534D to Yamaha RX-A3020 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. The Pioneer VSX-534D has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3020 has 9 channel amplifiers.

Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Pioneer VSX-534D was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.	Yamaha RX-A3020 was introduced in 2012 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales HQV Vida video signal.

We evaluated Pioneer VSX-534D and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 78 and 83 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-534D

Yamaha RX-A3020

Amplifier

84

Amplifier

95

Audio Features

86

Audio Features

73

Video Features

95

Video Features

64

Connectivity

57

Connectivity

89

Zones

55

Zones

97

Radio

50

Radio

88

OVERALL

78

OVERALL

83

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

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-534D and Yamaha RX-A3020.

PROS

Pioneer VSX-534D

Yamaha RX-A3020

Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
New HDCP Version
Bluetooth
Analog Tuner
Digital Radio

High Power Output - 150 W
11.1 Channel Processing
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
4 Zones
Analog Tuner
Digital Radio
Pandora

CONS

Pioneer VSX-534D

Yamaha RX-A3020

Few Channels - 5.2
Low Power Output - 80 W
5.1 Channel Processing
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
No Wi-Fi
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No USB Input
Few RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Composite Video Inputs
No Ethernet
No Zones
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

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 Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
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-534D

Yamaha RX-A3020

Bluetooth 4․2

9.2 Channels
Wi-Fi
3 HDMI Outputs

3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-534D

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-534D over Yamaha RX-A3020.

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Pioneer VSX-534D

	Pioneer VSX-534D	vs	Yamaha RX-A3020
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Virtual:X		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	vs	HQV Vida
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	vs
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	109 dB	vs	100 dB

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3020 over Pioneer VSX-534D.

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Yamaha RX-A3020

	Pioneer VSX-534D	vs	Yamaha RX-A3020
More Channels	5.2	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Bi-amp capability		vs
More Channel Processing	5.1	vs	11.1
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:6
Jitter Reduction		vs	Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Virtual Speakers		vs
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, S-Video, Composite
Video Parameter Adjustments		vs	(With variable parameters)
Wi-Fi		vs	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
DLNA 1.5		vs
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB Input		vs	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More Optical Inputs	1	vs	4 (1 front)
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	3	vs	9 (1 front)
More RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	11.2
More Composite Video Inputs		vs	5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs		vs	2
More S-Video Inputs		vs	4
More S-Video Outputs		vs	2
More Component Video Inputs		vs	4
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
Ethernet		vs
Front A/V Inputs		vs	HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Detachable Power Cord		vs
More Zones	1	vs	4
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	2 / 2
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Internet Radio		vs
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	2	vs	11
Bigger Power Supply	465 W	vs	490 W/620 VA
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	125 W	vs	295 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	85 W	vs	175 W
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	vs	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
Longer Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor	vs	3 Years

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	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+	HD Radio

WEAKNESSES	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Spotify
No Tidal

6. Amplifier

Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
5 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-534D features 5 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3020 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Channels	5.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Pioneer VSX-534D's and Yamaha RX-A3020's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:

Pioneer VSX-534D: 3.1.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3020: Not supported.

DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:

Pioneer VSX-534D: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 3.1.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3020: Not supported.

Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:

Pioneer VSX-534D: 5.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3020: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3020 is 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

Pioneer VSX-534D supports Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-534D 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.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-534D supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Pioneer VSX-534D supports DTS:X.

DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-534D supports 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.
DTS Virtual:X: Pioneer VSX-534D supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-534D supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

AUDIO DECODING	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
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

9. HDMI

Pioneer VSX-534D comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A3020 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-534D: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
4K/30Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A3020: All inputs pass up to 4K video signal.
4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-534D: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3020: It can upscale HQV Vida from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3020 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 Pioneer VSX-534D 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)

Pioneer VSX-534D supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Yamaha RX-A3020 does not support HDR. 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.

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	HQV Vida

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3020 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11.2 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, Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-534D and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3020 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3020.
Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-534D and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3020 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:

Pioneer VSX-534D
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Pioneer VSX-534D
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

S-Video:

Pioneer VSX-534D
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 2.

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. resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha RX-A3020 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Pioneer VSX-534D
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Pioneer VSX-534D: None
Yamaha RX-A3020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite

Pioneer VSX-534D

Yamaha RX-A3020

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input		iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	3	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs		4
Component Video Outputs		1

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Pioneer VSX-534D and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 78 and 83 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.

Pioneer VSX-534D

Yamaha RX-A3020

OVERALL

78

OVERALL

83

Amplifier

GOOD

84

Few Channels - 5.2
Low Power Output - 80 W

EXCELLENT

95

9.2 Channels
High Power Output - 150 W

Audio Features

EXCELLENT

86

Few Channels - 5.2
5.1 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

GOOD

73

9.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
11.1 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

Video Features

EXCELLENT

95

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

AVERAGE

64

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

AVERAGE

57

No 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
Few RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Composite Video Inputs
No Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

EXCELLENT

89

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

Zones

AVERAGE

55

No Zones

EXCELLENT

97

4 Zones

Radio

POOR

50

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

88

Analog Tuner
Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	VSX-534D	RX-A3020
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	USA
Release Year	2019	2012
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-532	Yamaha RX-A3010
Successor		Yamaha RX-A3030

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Channels	5.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM AK4438	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	11.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
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
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		WAV, FLAC
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		Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Sound Retriever	Advanced
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever	high-resolution
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with video on mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround	10 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	HQV Vida
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion		(Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments		(With variable parameters)
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay
Apple Product Connection		iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ )
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input		iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	3	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs		4
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs		HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Number of Zones	1	4
Powered Zones		Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
On-Screen Display	User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu	Graphical user interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT
FL Dimmer
Remote Controller		(Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+	HD Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	11
Large Speaker Terminals	2	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	465 W	490 W/620 VA
No Sound Power	34.2 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8"	435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm 20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8"
Weight	8 kg (17.6 lbs)	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
Weight of Package	10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-534D	Yamaha RX-A3020
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	150 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	135 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W	175 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω	150 mV/100 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	109 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		86 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency		530 MHz - 1710 MHz
Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor	3 Years

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

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