Onkyo TX-NR509 vs Yamaha RX-A3020: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR509 to Yamaha RX-A3020 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-NR509 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3020 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR509's being less powerful.

Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Onkyo TX-NR509 was introduced in 2011. 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 1080/60p video signal.	Yamaha RX-A3020 was introduced in 2012 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales HQV Vida video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR509 and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 67 and 82 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-NR509

Yamaha RX-A3020

Amplifier

75

Amplifier

95

Audio Features

67

Audio Features

73

Video Features

46

Video Features

64

Connectivity

73

Connectivity

89

Zones

64

Zones

97

Radio

91

Radio

83

OVERALL

67

OVERALL

82

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-NR509 and Yamaha RX-A3020.

PROS

Onkyo TX-NR509

Yamaha RX-A3020

DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Digital Radio
Pandora
Spotify

High Power Output - 150 W
11.1 Channel Processing
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
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
4 Zones
Analog Tuner

CONS

Onkyo TX-NR509

Yamaha RX-A3020

Few Channels - 5.1
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
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No Tidal

No Front Wide Channel Support
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 Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

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

AVERAGE

Onkyo TX-NR509

Yamaha RX-A3020

Wi-Fi
2 Zones

9.2 Channels
Wi-Fi
3 HDMI Outputs

3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR509

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR509 over Yamaha RX-A3020.

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Onkyo TX-NR509

	Onkyo TX-NR509	vs	Yamaha RX-A3020
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC	vs	WAV, FLAC
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately)	vs
Pandora		vs
Spotify		vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	531 MHz - 1611 MHz

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3020 over Onkyo TX-NR509.

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Yamaha RX-A3020

	Onkyo TX-NR509	vs	Yamaha RX-A3020
More Channels	5.1	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
Bi-amp capability		vs
More Channel Processing	5.1	vs	11.1
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialog Normalization		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	vs	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	HQV Vida
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, S-Video, Composite
Analog to Analog Video conversion		vs	(Component, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)**
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	4 (1 front)
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	vs	9 (1 front)
Phono Input		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	2.1 (Surround Back and Sub)	vs	11.2
More S-Video Inputs		vs	4
More S-Video Outputs		vs	2
More Component Video Inputs	2	vs	4
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio	vs	HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Detachable Power Cord		vs
More Zones	2	vs	4
More Powered Zones		vs	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out	vs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		vs	2 / 2
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	5	vs	11
Bigger Power Supply	410 W	vs	490 W
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.7% THD)	vs	150 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	160 W	vs	295 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	100 W	vs	175 W
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	vs	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
Higher Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Longer Warranty	2 Years	vs	3 Years

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-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey 2EQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
USB Input	1 Front	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
Many RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Pre-Outs	2.1 (Surround Back and Sub)	11.2
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Component Video Inputs	2	4
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
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	up to 1080p	up to 4K
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Tidal

6. Amplifier

Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR509 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3020 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Channels	5.1	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Onkyo TX-NR509's and Yamaha RX-A3020's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Configurations: Available configurations are:

Onkyo TX-NR509: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3020: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3020 is 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. HDMI

Onkyo TX-NR509 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A3020 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR509: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
4K/30Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A3020: All inputs pass up to 4K video signal.
1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3020: It can upscale HQV Vida from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3020 supports 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: Yamaha RX-A3020 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-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
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 Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling		HQV Vida

9. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3020 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 Yamaha RX-A3020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-NR509 has 2.1 and Yamaha RX-A3020 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, Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR509 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3020 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR509 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3020 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-NR509
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Onkyo TX-NR509
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

S-Video:

Onkyo TX-NR509
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 2.

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. resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha RX-A3020 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Onkyo TX-NR509
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Onkyo TX-NR509: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
Yamaha RX-A3020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite

Onkyo TX-NR509

Yamaha RX-A3020

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs	1	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	2.1 (Surround Back and Sub)	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	2	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	2	4
Component Video Outputs	1	1

10. Evaluations

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR509 and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 67 and 82 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-NR509

Yamaha RX-A3020

OVERALL

67

OVERALL

82

Amplifier

GOOD

75

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 80 W

EXCELLENT

95

9.2 Channels
High Power Output - 150 W

Audio Features

AVERAGE

67

Few Channels - 5.1
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

GOOD

73

9.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
11.1 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

POOR

46

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

AVERAGE

64

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

GOOD

73

No eARC
Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

EXCELLENT

89

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 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

Zones

AVERAGE

64

2 Zones

EXCELLENT

97

4 Zones

Radio

EXCELLENT

91

Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

GOOD

83

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

11. Specifications

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-NR509	RX-A3020
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Others	China
Release Year	2011	2012
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A3010
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Channels	5.1	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification
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
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	11.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx	PLIIx
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	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 USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 96 kHz	up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio	Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	high-resolution
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
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
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with video on mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey 2EQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
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 1080p	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling		HQV Vida
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion		(Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments		(With variable parameters)
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately)	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iPod touch/iPhone	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ )
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs	1	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	2.1 (Surround Back and Sub)	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	2	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	2	4
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio	HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones		Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
On-Screen Display	Basic Overlay	Graphical user interface
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller		(Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)
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-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	11
Large Speaker Terminals	5	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220 V, 50 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	410 W	490 W
No Sound Power	45 W (230 V)/50 W (240 V)
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"	435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
Weight	9.3 kg (20.5 lbs)	19.9 kg (43.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.7% THD)	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	110 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	160 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	160 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	100 W	175 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance	2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		150 mV/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		86 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 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 and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

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

Onkyo TX-NR509 vs Yamaha RX-A3020

Onkyo TX-NR509

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1. Overview

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2. Pros and Cons

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9. Inputs and Outputs

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