Onkyo TX-RZ830 vs Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Onkyo TX-RZ830

      Pioneer VSX-LX503
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      Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      SeriesElite
      ModelTX-RZ830VSX-LX503
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaNorth America
      Release Year20182018
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-LX502
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-RZ840 Pioneer VSX-LX504
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Channels9.29.2
      Power Output120 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 DesignDirect Energy
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R Channels
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
      DACAKM AK4458AKM AK4458 & TI PCM5101
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.111.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      Surround EX
      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 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 FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      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 normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control All Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) Advanced Sound Retriever
      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
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced SurroundMultiple
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Virtual Depth
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance with AccuReflex™ MCACC
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      Symmetric EQ
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i480i/576i
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS requires firmware update & Sonos Connect
      DTS Play-Fi via Onkyo Music Control app
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 after firmware update AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
      Remote AppOnkyo Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps Pioneer Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)2 (1 Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      RCA Line Inputs64
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs22
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMIHDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Number of Zones33
      Powered Zones 2 and 32 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1 (MAIN, 100 mA)2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 01 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
      GUI Languages77
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP/ZONE 2, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote Controller User-Friendly Simple Remote Control
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals1111
      Large Speaker Terminals1111
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Customized Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption850 W850 W
      No Sound Power70 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.15 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 201.5 mm x 398 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-11/16"      		435 mm x 185 mm x 386 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-3/16"
      Weight14 kg (30.9 lbs)13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer VSX-LX503
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.08% THD)120 W (0.08% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)230 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W220 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W130 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω1 V/470 Ω
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz (2-ch/multi-ch), 5.6 MHz (2-ch)
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz2.8 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 Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE4․1 + LE
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.56 µV (15.0 dBf)Mono: 1.56 µV (15.0 dBf)
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty3 Years3 Years

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



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