Onkyo TX-NR3009 vs Pioneer VSX-45

      Onkyo TX-NR3009

      Pioneer VSX-45
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Ultra2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR3009
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-45
      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 Onkyo TX-NR3009 to Pioneer VSX-45 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. The Onkyo TX-NR3009 has 9 channel and the Pioneer VSX-45 has 5 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR3009's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45

      Onkyo TX-NR3009 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-45 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR3009 and Pioneer VSX-45 and gave them scores of 83 and 72 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.

      Onkyo TX-NR3009

      Pioneer VSX-45

      Amplifier
      96
      Amplifier
      69
      Audio Features
      79
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      60
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      78
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      68
      Radio
      91
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      72

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR3009 and Pioneer VSX-45.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR3009

      Pioneer VSX-45

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR3009

      Pioneer VSX-45

      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Tidal
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR3009

      Pioneer VSX-45

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 HDMI Inputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR3009

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR3009 over Pioneer VSX-45.

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      Onkyo TX-NR3009 vs Pioneer VSX-45
      More Channels 9.2 vs 5.2
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLII
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for All Audio Signals vs
      Dialogue Lift Screen Centered Dialog vs
      More Tone Control Channels All Channels vs Front L/R Channels
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      Component Video Upscaling * vs
      Analog to Analog Video conversion Composite, S-Video, PC to Component vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 1
      USB Input 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear vs 1 Front
      More Optical Inputs 3 (1 front) vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 3 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 2
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 9.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      More S-Video Inputs 4 vs
      More S-Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 3 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      PC In vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical vs USB
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (Zone2, Zone 3) vs 1 (Main)
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately) vs
      Napster vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 1060 W vs 450 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (0.05% THD) vs 80 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 100 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-45

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-45 over Onkyo TX-NR3009.

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      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 96 kHz vs 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) vs up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth vs
      MHL Input vs 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      More Presets 40 vs 63

      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 Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Advanced MCACC
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite, S-Video, PC Composite
        USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45

      9 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR3009 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-45 features 5 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR3009 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
      • 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR3009 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

      THX™ Ultra2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-NR3009 is THX™ Ultra2 Plus certified. This means that it brings the cinematic experience to large home theaters, 3,000 cubic feet (85 cubic meters) in size, with a viewing distance of 12 feet (4 meters) or greater from the screen.



      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Channels9.25.2
      Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability Front

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR3009's and Pioneer VSX-45's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-45: 5.2 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:
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009: 9.2.
      • Pioneer VSX-45: 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

      Audyssey DSX

      Onkyo TX-NR3009 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.


      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:X Neo:6
      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

      Onkyo TX-NR3009 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

      Pioneer VSX-45 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR3009: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-45: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR3009: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-45: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) 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.
      • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Pioneer VSX-45 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.


      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR3009 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Onkyo TX-NR3009 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-NR3009 has 9.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. 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.
      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR3009 and 2 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-45 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-NR3009.
      • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR3009 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-45 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:
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 2.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • S-Video:
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 2.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         0   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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR3009
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR3009: HDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
      • Pioneer VSX-45: USB

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs3 (1 front)1
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)2
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs9.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
      Composite Video Outputs21
      S-Video Inputs4
      S-Video Outputs2
      Component Video Inputs3
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR3009 and Pioneer VSX-45 and gave them scores of 83 and 72 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.


      Onkyo TX-NR3009

      Pioneer VSX-45

      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      72

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Independent Power Supply
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      79
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      GOOD
      73
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No eARC
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      GOOD
      78
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

      Zones

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   3 Zones
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      SeriesElite
      ModelTX-NR3009VSX-45
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOthersUSA
      Release Year20112015
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-44
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR3010 Pioneer VSX-LX101
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Channels9.25.2
      Power Output140 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
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry Linear
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability Front
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Digital Processing Crossover Network
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipTexas Instruments Aureus
      DACBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing9.15.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:X Neo:6
      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
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for All Audio Signals
      Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift Screen Centered Dialog
      Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control All Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround10 + 1 Mode
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Advanced MCACC
      Audyssey App Support
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory6
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite, S-Video, PC Composite
      Component Video Upscaling *
      Analog to Analog Video conversion Composite, S-Video, PC to Component
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      Triple HD noise Reduction
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5 (DMR)
      AirPlay AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately) iPod and iPhone via front USB
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android Phones iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs3 (1 front)1
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)2
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs9.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
      Composite Video Outputs21
      S-Video Inputs4
      S-Video Outputs2
      Component Video Inputs3
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, OpticalUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (Zone2, Zone 3)1 (Main)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUIIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
      AV Navigator Built-in
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker B / Bi-Amp
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote ControllerSystem Remote Control
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      Presets4063
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately)
      Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals117
      Large Speaker Terminals115
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply4
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption1060 W450 W
      No Sound Power155 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 198.5 mm x 463.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/4"      		435 mm x 168 mm x 331.5 mm
      17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16"
      Weight25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR3009 Pioneer VSX-45
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.05% THD)80 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)160 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (0.1% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)200 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)320 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)270 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W
      THD0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.5 V/470 Ω
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      0.25 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)      		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal FrequencyDual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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