Onkyo TX-NR535 vs Yamaha RX-V683

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      BrandOnkyoYamaha
      ModelTX-NR535RX-V683
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20142017
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR525
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR545 Yamaha RX-V685
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Channels5.27.2
      Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit DSP
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 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
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCMMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AACApple 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 PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
      Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      HDMI Inputs66 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front)USB memory, portable audio player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)1
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs11
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB, Composite Video, RCA audioHDMI, USB, Mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      dockport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Number of Zones22
      Powered ZonesZone 2
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line OutRCA Preout
      Zone B Video Output
      Zone GUI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output01
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals59
      Large Speaker Terminals59
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply2
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption3.2 A400 W
      No Sound Power55 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 150 mm x 329 mm
      17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 12-15/16"
      435 mm x 171 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 378 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 14-7/8")
      Weight7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR535 Yamaha RX-V683
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)65 W (0.7% THD)90 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)105 W (0.09% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% 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)120 W150 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)235 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W190 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W125 W
      THD0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      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
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)96 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz5.6 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 Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years

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



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