Integra DRX-5.3 vs Onkyo TX-RZ50

GENERAL	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Brand	Integra	Onkyo
Model	DRX-5.3	TX-RZ50
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia and Asia	Europe
Release Year	2019	2021
Predecessor	Integra DRX-5.2	Onkyo TX-RZ840
Successor	Integra DRX-5.4

AMPLIFIER	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Channels	9.2	9.2
Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Linear Class A/B
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier		Original 2-stage
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	Front L/R	Front L/R Channels
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)	Select™ (previously known as Select2)
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry	2-Stage
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability	Front L/R Channels
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	32-Bit DSP Chip for Advanced Processing	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
DAC	AKM AK4458
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 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
THX Listening Modes
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
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC
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	PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) jitter-cleaning circuitry for SPDIF digital audio	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control	All Channels	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ Advance 9-point calibration with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™	Dirac Live™ and AccuEQ Room Corrections
Standing Wave Control	Standing Wave EQ
Distance Adjustment	0.1 - foot

VIDEO FEATURES	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version		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 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi		via Onkyo Music Control app
MHL Input
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
AirPlay	Airplay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Integra Remote Control App	Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 (Rear)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	6	6
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2 (shared with Zone 3 Line/Pre Out)	11.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out)
XLR Pre-outs
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	HDMI
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord	Oversized AC Cord

ZONES	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Number of Zones	3	3
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line Out)	RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA, C:25 mA)	1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 1	1 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
On-Screen Display		Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
GUI Languages	9	9
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio		DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Front Panel	Audiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals
Rack Mount Kit Available	IRK-180-4C

POWER	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Independent Power Supply	2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer	Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	870 W	870 W
No Sound Power		75 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.15 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function

PHYSICAL	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 198 mm x 388.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-5/16"	435 mm x 201.5 mm x 398 mm 17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-11/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	560 mm x 320 mm x 462 mm 22-1/16" x 12-5/8" x 18-3/16"	570 mm x 335 mm x 490 mm 22-7/16" x 13-3/16" x 19-5/16"
Weight	14.0 kg (30.9 lbs)	14 kg (30.9 lbs)
Weight of Package	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Integra DRX-5.3	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	215 W (10% THD)	215 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	180 W (1% THD)	180 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	250 W	250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	220 W	220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	130 W	130 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω	1 V/470 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)	85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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)
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	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 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: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
DAB Freq		174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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

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