Denon AVR-X550BT vs Pioneer VSX-534D

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Brand	Denon	Pioneer
Model	AVR-X550BT	VSX-534D
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Europe
Release Year	2018	2019
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X540BT	Pioneer VSX-532

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Channels	5.2	5.2
Power Output	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Amplifier Design		Direct Energy
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
DAC		AKM AK4438
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII
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
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	FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
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
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		10 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.		MCACC
Audyssey App Support
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
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
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 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling		1080p to 4K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
HDMI Inputs	5	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs		1
RCA Line Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Number of Zones	1	1
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
On-Screen Display		User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
GUI Languages	3	9
AV Navigator
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration		FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT
Display	1 line
FL Dimmer
Remote Controller	RC-1216
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM with RDS
Presets		40
Digital Radio		DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Front Panel	not Metal	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals		2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	310 W	465 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W	34.2 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"	435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8"
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	7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)	8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Weight of Package		10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X550BT	Pioneer VSX-534D
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	70 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	90 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	140 W (10% THD)	150 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 W (1% THD)	135 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		125 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		85 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output		80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	109 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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