GENERAL | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Brand | Onkyo | Onkyo |
Model | TX-NR828 | TX-NR838 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA | USA |
Release Year | 2013 | 2014 |
Predecessor | Onkyo TX-NR818 | Onkyo TX-NR828 |
Successor | Onkyo TX-NR838 | Onkyo TX-RZ800 |
AMPLIFIER | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Power Output | 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 130 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 | Select™2 Plus | Select™2 Plus |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry | All Channels | All Channels |
PUSH-PULL Design | ||
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) | ||
Bi-amp Capability | ||
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging) |
AUDIO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip | Dual 32-bit DSP for Powerful Advanced Processing |
DAC | Burr-Brown | Burr-Brown |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX | also known as Dolby Digital 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 | 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 | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | up to 96 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM | FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, 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 Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio | PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio |
DTS Dialogue Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | ||
Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | Front L/R Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Music Optimizer | Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
THX Processing Mode | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Phase-Matching Bass Boost | for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range | |
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Audio Mode | ||
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode | ||
Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey MultEQ | AccuEQ |
Audyssey App Support |
VIDEO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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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/30p | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) | up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | Component**, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 1080i |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
MHL Input | Front HDMI | Front HDMI |
DLNA 1.5 | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) | AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) |
Apple Product Connection | iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) | iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) |
Remote App | iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices | Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 7 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (simultaneous) | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 (Front) | 1 (Front) |
USB DC Out Port | ||
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 3 | 3 |
RCA Line Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 7 (1 front) |
RCA Line Outputs | ||
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 | 7.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | 4 (1 front) |
Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 2 | 1 |
Component Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
PC In | ||
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio | HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
uport |
ZONES | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Number of Zones | 3 | 3 |
Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | RCA Line Out | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Whole House Mode | ||
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 1 (Zone2) | 1 (Zone2) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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On-Screen Display | Advanced "Home" GUI | Advanced "Home" GUI |
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-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 40 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn | TuneIn |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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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 |
POWER | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Independent Power Supply | 2 | 2 |
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Massive High Power Transformer | Massive High Power Transformer |
Toroidal Transformer | ||
Power Consumption | 8.1 A | 8.1 A |
No Sound Power | 85 W | 90 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
Capacitor Bank | 15,000 µF | |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function |
PHYSICAL | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 198.5 mm x 398 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-11/16" | 435 mm x 198.5 mm x 400 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-3/4" |
Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) | 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Onkyo TX-NR828 | Onkyo TX-NR838 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 130 W (0.08% THD) | 130 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 145 W (0.08% THD) | |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 160 W (0.7% THD) | 160 W (0.7% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 215 W | 215 W |
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) | 300 W | 300 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 250 W | 250 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 150 W | 150 W |
THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) |
Damping Factor | 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 2.5 mV/47 kΩ | 2.5 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/470 Ω | |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/470 Ω | |
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 4.6 V/470 Ω | |
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance | 4.6 V/470 Ω | |
Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct) | 70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct) |
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) | 5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode) | 5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode) |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 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 Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component) | 5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component) |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | 2․1 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
AM Frequency | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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