Pioneer VSX-524-K vs Pioneer VSX-523-K

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Model	VSX-524-K	VSX-523-K
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	USA
Release Year	2014	2013
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-523-K	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Successor	Pioneer VSX-530-K	Pioneer VSX-524-K

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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/60p/4:2:0/24-bit 4K/24p/4:4:4/24-bit 4K/24p/4:2:2/36-bit	up to 4K/30p
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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
Number of Zones	1	1
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
On-Screen Display	Analog Only	Composite Video 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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	30	30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-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	Pioneer VSX-524-K	Pioneer VSX-523-K
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

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