AMPLIFIER |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
Pioneer VSX-524-K |
Channels | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Power Output | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Amplifier Design | Discrete Direct Energy | Discrete Direct Energy |
THX™ Certification | | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | | |
Bi-amp Capability | | |
AUDIO FEATURES |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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 | 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 | | |
IMAX Enhanced | | |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | | |
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC | MP3, WMA, AAC |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit | |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | | |
Gapless Playback | | |
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | | |
USB DAC | | |
Jitter Reduction | | |
Auto Level Control | 2 Channel | 2 Channel |
Dialog Enhancement | | |
Dialogue Lift | | |
Sound Retriever | Advanced (2-Channel) | Advanced (2-Channel) |
Sound Retriever AIR | | |
Digital noise Reduction | | |
Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | Front L/R Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | Advanced Sound Retriever |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | | |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | | |
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | | |
Audyssey LFC | | |
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | | |
Audyssey DSX | | |
Direct Mode | | |
Pure Direct Mode | | |
Auto Surround | | |
Optimum Surround | | |
Advanced Surround | 9+1 Mode DSP | 9+1 Mode DSP |
Wide Surround | | |
Front Stage Surround Advance | | |
Headphone Surround | | |
Virtual Speakers | | |
Virtual Depth | | |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs | | |
CALIBRATION |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC Auto | MCACC Auto |
Manual MCACC | | |
MCACC Memory | 1 | 1 |
Phase Control | | |
Auto Phase Control Plus | | |
Full Band Phase Control | | |
Standing Wave Control | | |
EQ Bands | 5-Band | 5-Band |
Symmetric EQ | | |
X-Curve | | |
Distance Adjustment | 0.1 Feet | 0.1 Feet |
Precision Distance | | |
Polarity Check | | |
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | | |
PC Display | | |
VIDEO FEATURES |
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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 | |
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/4:2:0/24-bit 4K/24p/4:4:4/24-bit 4K/24p/4:2:2/36-bit |
Video Signal Upscaling | | |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | | |
Component Video Upscaling | | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | | |
Stream Smoother | | |
Pure Cinema | | |
Video Parameter Adjustments | | |
Triple HD noise Reduction | | |
Super Resolution | | |
isf Certified Calibration Control | | |
CONNECTIVITY |
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Wi-Fi | | |
Bluetooth | | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | | |
Chromecast Built-In | | |
Works with SonoS | | |
DTS Play-Fi | | |
MHL Input | | |
DLNA 1.5 | | |
AirPlay | AirPlay | |
Apple Product Connection | iPod and iPhone via front USB | iPod and iPhone via front USB |
Remote App | | |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | | |
TERMINALS |
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HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
8K Inputs | | |
USB Input | 1 Front | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | | |
Optical Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Optical Outputs | | |
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
RCA Line Inputs | 3 | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | | |
XLR Line Inputs | | |
Phono Input | | |
Multi-Channel Input | | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.1 | 0.1 |
XLR Pre-outs | | |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Inputs | | |
S-Video Outputs | | |
Component Video Inputs | | |
Component Video Outputs | | |
Ethernet | | |
Ethernet Switch | | |
PC In | | |
Front A/V Inputs | USB | USB |
Speaker A/B | | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | | |
adapterport | | |
ZONES |
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Number of Zones | 1 | 1 |
RS-232C Interface | | |
+12V Trigger Output | | |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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On-Screen Display | Composite Video Only | Analog Only |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | | |
AV Navigator | | |
IP Control | | |
PreAmp Mode | | |
Versatile Speaker Configuration | | |
FL Dimmer | | |
Function Rename | | |
Remote Controller | System Remote Control | System Remote Control |
RADIO |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 30 | 30 |
Digital Radio | | |
Internet Radio | | |
Pandora | | |
Spotify | | |
Tidal | | |
Deezer | | |
Napster | | |
SiriusXM | | |
CONSTRUCTION |
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Front Panel | Brushed | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | | |
Speaker Terminals | 5 | 5 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 2 | 2 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | | |
3D Space Frame Construction | | |
Gold plated RCA terminals | | |
POWER |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | | |
Transformer Stabilizer | | |
Power Consumption | 415 W | 415 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | | |
Auto Power Standby | | |
PHYSICAL |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
Pioneer VSX-524-K |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 168 mm x 331.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16" | 435 mm x 168 mm x 331..5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16" |
Weight | 8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) | 8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) |
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 80 W (0.08% THD) | 80 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (1% THD) | 140 W (1% THD) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB | 98 dB |
S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)) | 79 dB | 79 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
Ethernet Standard | | |
HDMI Terminal | Type A (19-pin) | Type A (19-pin) |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 100 mA | 5 V, 100 mA |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted