GENERAL | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Brand | Onkyo | Pioneer |
Model | TX-NR6050 | SC-1523-K |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | North America | USA |
Release Year | 2021 | 2013 |
Predecessor | Pioneer SC-1522-K |
AMPLIFIER | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Channels | 7.2 | 9.2 |
Power Output | 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier Design | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) | |
Dynamic Audio Amplification | ||
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier | ||
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) | Front L/R Channels | |
THX™ Certification | Select™2 Plus | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) | ||
Bi-amp Capability | Front | |
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging) |
AUDIO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | 32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra | |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | 192 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 9.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | with Loudness Management | |
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
THX Listening Modes | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | ||
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:X | |
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 Formats | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM | |
Music Playback via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD | 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 | PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) |
Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
DTS Dialogue Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | |
Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) | |
Sound Retriever AIR | ||
Digital noise Reduction | ||
Tone Control | Front L/R | Front L/R Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Music Optimizer | Advanced Sound Retriever |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit32 Audio Processing | |
THX Processing Mode | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Audio Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Surround | ||
Optimum Surround | ||
Advanced Surround | 15+1 Mode DSP | |
Wide Surround | ||
Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide |
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ | Advanced MCACC |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 6 | |
Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
Full Band Phase Control | ||
Standing Wave Control | ||
EQ Bands | 9-Band | |
Symmetric EQ | ||
X-Curve | ||
Distance Adjustment | 1/2 inch | |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | ||
PC Display |
VIDEO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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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 | 2.2 |
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 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) | up to 4K/30p |
Video Signal Upscaling | 1080p to 4K | up to 4K/30p |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | |
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p (1125p) | |
Stream Smoother | ||
Pure Cinema | ||
Video Parameter Adjustments | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level | |
Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | |
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Google Assistant | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Apple Siri | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
MHL Input | 1 Front (Version 2.0) | |
DLNA 1.5 | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB |
Remote App | Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps | iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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HDMI Inputs | 6 | 9 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | 3 | |
USB Input | 2 (front and rear) | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) | |
Optical Inputs | 1 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 5 |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 | |
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 11.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | |
Composite Video Outputs | 2 | |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 2 | |
Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
PC In | ||
Front A/V Inputs | USB | HDMI, USB, Composite Video |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
adapterport |
ZONES | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Number of Zones | 2 | 4 |
Powered Zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B) | Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subfoower |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | |
Whole House Mode | ||
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 0 | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 2 / 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) | |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | ||
AV Navigator | Built-in | |
IP Control | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker | |
FL Dimmer | ||
Function Rename | ||
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control |
RADIO | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 63 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn | vTuner |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Chassis | Insulated Dual Chassis | |
Front Panel | Brushed | |
Solid Aluminum Front | ||
Construction | Advanced Direct Construction | |
Speaker Terminals | 9 | 11 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 11 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
3D Space Frame Construction | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer | |
Toroidal Transformer | ||
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
Transformer Stabilizer | ||
Power Consumption | 635 W | 330 W |
No Sound Power | 65 W | |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power Standby |
PHYSICAL | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16" | 435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8" |
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) | 534 mm x 265 mm x 468 mm 21" x 10-7/16" x 18-7/16" | |
Weight | 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs) | 15,0 kg (33 lb 1 oz) |
Weight of Package | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Onkyo TX-NR6050 | Pioneer SC-1523-K |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 90 W (0.08% THD) | |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 135 W (0.08% THD) | |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 175 W (1.0% THD) | |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 200 W (10% THD) | |
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | 220 W (1.0% THD) | |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 240 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 120 W | |
THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) | 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω) | 390 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1 V/470 Ω (subwoofer) | |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
Rated Headphone Power Output | 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%) | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 106 dB | 101 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB | |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 10 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 | 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) | |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | |
Bluetooth Version | 4․2 | |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | |
USB Terminal | Front: Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 0.5 A Rear: Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) | |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
Warranty | 2 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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