Pioneer VSX-823-K vs Yamaha RX-V485

      Pioneer VSX-823-K

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      Specifications

      GENERAL Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      BrandPioneerYamaha
      ModelVSX-823-KRX-V485
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20132018
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-822-K Yamaha RX-V483
      SuccessorPioneer VSX-824-K
      AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Channels5.15.1
      Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignDiscrete Direct Energy
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability
      AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing5.15.1
      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
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFFMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFFApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction
      Auto Level Control2 Channel
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
      Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround9+1 Mode DSP
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Auto YPAO sound optimization
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands5-Band
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment0.1 Feet
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      PC Display
      YPAO Volume
      VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.3
      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/30pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      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-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input 1 Front (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppControlApp (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs34 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.10.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)3
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      adapterport
      ZONES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Number of Zones11
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      On-Screen DisplayNetwork GUI / Set-Up Text - HDMI Only color OSD
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker Configuration
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote ControllerPreset Remote Control
      RADIO Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets3040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals55
      Large Speaker Terminals55
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption450 W260 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      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 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
      Weight8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz)7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package20.4 lbs
      SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-V485
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)95 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)145 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)130 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)110 W
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty1 Year2 Years

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



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