Denon AVR-X5200W vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X5200W
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX505
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X5200W to Pioneer VSX-LX505 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X5200W's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Denon AVR-X5200W was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-LX505 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX505 and gave them scores of 88 and 93 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      90
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      75
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      91
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      93

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX505.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Digital Radio


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X5200W

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X5200W over Pioneer VSX-LX505.

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      Denon AVR-X5200W vs Pioneer VSX-LX505
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Jitter Reduction vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p vs 480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 4
      More RCA Pre-Outs 13.2 vs 11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio vs HDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Digital Radio HD Radio vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (0.05% THD) vs 120 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 250 W (10% THD) vs 230 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 250 W x 2-channel vs 220 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 160 W x 2-channel vs 130 W

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX505

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Denon AVR-X5200W.

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      Denon AVR-X5200W vs Pioneer VSX-LX505
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      HDR10 vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      QMS vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs via Pioneer Music Control App
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More 8K Inputs vs 6
      USB Input 1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory vs 2 (1 Front)
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 7
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Bigger Power Supply 730 W vs 850 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 106 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 80 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR vs 4․2
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      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory2 (1 Front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs13.211.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505

      9 channel Monolithic Amplifier: Denon AVR-X5200W features 9 channel power amplifier with Monolithic design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX505 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 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 DesignMonolithicDirect Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X5200W's and Pioneer VSX-LX505's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W: 9.2, 9.2.2.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: Does not support.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX505 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-LX505 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-LX505 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

        Auro-3D

        Denon AVR-X5200W supports Auro-3D.

        • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

        Audyssey DSX

        Denon AVR-X5200W supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


        IMAX Enhanced

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

        • What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X
        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

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X5200W comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X5200W: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
          8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-LX505: 6 out of 7 inputs pass up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Denon AVR-X5200W: It can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
          8K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX505: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Pioneer VSX-LX505 only).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Denon AVR-X5200W is HDCP 2.2 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Pioneer VSX-LX505 only).
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Denon AVR-X5200W does not support HDR.

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.


        Gaming Features

        Denon AVR-X5200W supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX505 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X5200W has 13.2 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 11 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X5200W and 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX505 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVR-X5200W and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX505 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 6.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X5200W
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
        • Denon AVR-X5200W supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-X5200W
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X5200W: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: HDMI, USB

        Denon AVR-X5200W

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        Pioneer VSX-LX505

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs6
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs13.211.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs21
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX505 and gave them scores of 88 and 93 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Denon AVR-X5200W

        Pioneer VSX-LX505

        OVERALL
        88
        OVERALL
        93

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 120 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        GOOD
        75
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        100
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        •   8K Upscaling
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   6 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        BrandDenonPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelAVR-X5200WVSX-LX505
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSANorth America
        Release Year20142021
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-LX504
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 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 DesignMonolithicDirect Energy
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability assignable
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processorsDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.211.2
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing AL24 Processing Plus
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X
        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
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
        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
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer 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
        Advanced Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
        Calibration MicrophoneMCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
        Audyssey App Support
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        DSC (Display Stream Compression)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p480i/576i
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devicesPioneer Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs6
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs13.211.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs21
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite, L/R AudioHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Number of Zones33
        Powered Zones 2 and 32 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Pre OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
        Zone 3 OutsPre OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output22 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface
        GUI Languages37
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 2 lines
        FL Dimmer
        Remote ControllerRC-1193RC-974R
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets40
        Digital Radio HD Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Front PanelMetalBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption730 W850 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 393 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 393 mm)
        17-3/32" x 6-37/64" x 15-15/32" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 9-1/4" x 15-15/32")        		435 mm x 185 mm x 386 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-3/16"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)541 mm x 310 mm x 487 mm
        21-5/16" x 12-3/16" x 19-3/16"
        Weight14.1 kg (31 lbs 1 oz)13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
        Weight of Package16.0 kg (35.3 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX505
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.05% THD)120 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)230 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)205 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W x 2-channel220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W x 2-channel130 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        THD (Digital)0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
        Analog Distortion0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
        Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω
        Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)102 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB80 dB
        S/N Ratio (digital)102 dB
        Dynamic Range (digital)100 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 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 Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
        5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
        Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.5 µV (14.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo/HD: 78 dB/68 dB/85 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo/HD: 0.1%/0.2%/0.02%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity20 µV
        AM S/N Ratio85 dB
        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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