Pioneer VSX-LX805 vs Yamaha RX-A6A

Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-LX805 to Yamaha RX-A6A 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-LX805 has 11 channel and the Yamaha RX-A6A has 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.

Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Pioneer VSX-LX805 was introduced in 2023 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.	Yamaha RX-A6A was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Yamaha RX-A6A and gave them scores of 95 and 94 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.

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

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX805 over Yamaha RX-A6A.

	Pioneer VSX-LX805	vs	Yamaha RX-A6A
More Channels	11.4	vs	9.2
Bi-amp capability	Front L/R and Center Channels	vs
Higher DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	vs	384 kHz/32 Bit
IMAX Enhanced		vs
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K	vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Chromecast Built-In		vs
Works with SONOS		vs
DTS Play-Fi	via Pioneer Music Control App	vs
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	vs	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	vs	USB
Speaker A/B		vs
RS-232C Interface		vs
More Speaker Terminals	15	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	15	vs	11
Gold plated RCA terminals		vs
Bigger Power Supply	1095 W	vs	500 W
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	260 W (10% THD)	vs	250 W (10% THD)

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A6A over Pioneer VSX-LX805.

	Pioneer VSX-LX805	vs	Yamaha RX-A6A
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		vs
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz/24 bit	vs	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Virtual Speakers		vs	including surround back
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	vs	1080i
More 8K Inputs	6	vs	7
More RCA Line Inputs	4	vs	5
More Zones	3	vs	4
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	vs	0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	107 dB	vs	110 dB
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	78 dB	vs	95 dB

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-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
High Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Channel Processing	11.2	11.2
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC Pro and Dirac Live™ Premium Room Correction	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
eARC
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
QFT
8K Passthrough	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, Composite
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Many HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7
Many HDMI Outputs	3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
Many 8K Inputs	6	7
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
XLR Line Inputs	1	1
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R	Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Ethernet
Zones	3	4
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

WEAKNESSES	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Digital Radio

Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
11 channel All new symmetric Class AB Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX805 features 11 channel power amplifier with All new symmetric Class AB design. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A6A 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-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Channels	11.4	9.2
Power Output	150 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
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	Front L/R and Center Channels

Pioneer VSX-LX805's and Yamaha RX-A6A's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Pioneer VSX-LX805: 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 7.4.2, 7.4.4 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A6A: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Pioneer VSX-LX805: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 7.4.2, 7.4.4 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A6A: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Pioneer VSX-LX805: 5.4, 7.4 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A6A: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
• Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-LX805 is able to bi-amp up to 3 and Yamaha RX-A6A 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.

Dolby Atmos

Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Yamaha RX-A6A support Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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: Both models support 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-LX805 and Yamaha RX-A6A support DTS:X.

• DTS Neural:X: Both models feature 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 Dialog Control: Both models have 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.

Auro-3D

Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Yamaha RX-A6A support Auro-3D.

• Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

IMAX Enhanced

Pioneer VSX-LX805 is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

• What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.

AUDIO DECODING	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
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

Pioneer VSX-LX805 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 3 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB and 1 ZONE 2.

Yamaha RX-A6A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2/4.

• 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-LX805: 6 out of 7 inputs pass up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
  8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A6A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
• 8K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX805: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI and analog sources.
  4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A6A: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support 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 both models).
• HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on both models).
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Both receivers support HDR10, 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)

Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Yamaha RX-A6A support 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.

Gaming Features

Both receivers support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
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 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs	6	7
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs	1	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R	Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series	Elite	Aventage
Model	VSX-LX805	RX-A6A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	USA
Release Year	2023	2021
Predecessor	Pioneer SC-LX904	Yamaha RX-A2070

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Channels	11.4	9.2
Power Output	150 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	All new symmetric Class AB
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	Front L/R and Center Channels

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Surround:AI™
DAC	Two precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream II	ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
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
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz/24 bit	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		Ultra Low Jitter PLL
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever	Advanced
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever
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
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Advanced Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs	2 independent + 2 parallel

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC Pro and Dirac Live™ Premium Room Correction	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
Calibration Microphone	MCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	3
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control	Multi-Point (9 points)
EQ Bands	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	1080i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi	via Pioneer Music Control App
MHL Input
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs	6	7
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs	1	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R	Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)	HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out	RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
On-Screen Display		Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	7
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Display		High-resolution LCD display
FL Dimmer

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	15	11
Large Speaker Terminals	15	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	1095 W	500 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.4 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 185.5 mm x 468 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 18-7/16"	435 mm x 192 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8")
Weight	21.5 kg (47.4 lbs)	18.7 kg (41.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-LX805	Yamaha RX-A6A
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.08% THD)	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)		220 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	260 W (10% THD)	250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	4.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω	1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
Rated XLR Output Level and Impedance	2 V/220 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	107 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	78 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/61 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 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)	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 Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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