Onkyo TX-NR525 vs Pioneer SC-95

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      Pioneer SC-95
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      89
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 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-NR525
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95
      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-NR525 to Pioneer SC-95 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-NR525 has 5 channel and the Pioneer SC-95 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR525's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95

      Onkyo TX-NR525 was introduced in 2013. 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/30Hz video signal.

      Pioneer SC-95 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR525 and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 70 and 89 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-NR525

      Pioneer SC-95

      Amplifier
      73
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      70
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      59
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      75
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      64
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      89

      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-NR525 and Pioneer SC-95.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   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
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   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-NR525

      Pioneer SC-95

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

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR525 over Pioneer SC-95.

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      Onkyo TX-NR525 vs Pioneer SC-95
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      USB Input 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear vs 1 Front
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 3
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-95 over Onkyo TX-NR525.

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      Onkyo TX-NR525 vs Pioneer SC-95
      More Channels 5.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 11.2
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X vs up to with firmware update
      DTS Neural:X vs with firmware update
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10 vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      MHL Input vs 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 13.2
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs L/R Audio, Composite, USB vs HDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones vs 2, 3 and HDZone
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Line Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 0 vs 2 (assignable)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 2 / 1
      More Presets 40 vs 63
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 5 vs 11
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 100 W (0.7% THD) vs 175 W (1.0% THD)
      Lower THD 0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Rated Lineout Level 200 mV/2.2 kΩ vs 390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 101 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz

      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-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ MCACC Pro
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately) SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR525 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-95 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR525 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.


      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Channels5.29.2
      Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR525's and Pioneer SC-95's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: Not supported.
      • Pioneer SC-95: 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.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: Not supported.
      • Pioneer SC-95: 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, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer SC-95: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 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-NR525: Does not support.
      • Pioneer SC-95: 9.2, 9.2.2.
      • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-95 is able to bi-amp up to 4 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

      Pioneer SC-95 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer SC-95 supports 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.

      DTS:X

      Pioneer SC-95 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-95 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.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X up to with firmware update
      DTS Neural:X with firmware update
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR525 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      Pioneer SC-95 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR525: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-95: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-95: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-95 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 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-NR525 does not support HDR.

      Pioneer SC-95 supports HDR10 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.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-95 has 13.2 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. Also, Pioneer SC-95 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-NR525 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-95 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-95.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR525 and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-95 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-NR525
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-95
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer SC-95
        Inputs:         2   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.
      • Pioneer SC-95 supports up to 1080i (1125i) resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer SC-95
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR525: L/R Audio, Composite, USB
      • Pioneer SC-95: HDMI, USB

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      HDMI Inputs68 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs13 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)3
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.213.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
      Composite Video Outputs12
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR525 and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 70 and 89 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-NR525

      Pioneer SC-95

      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      89

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      73
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 135 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      70
      •   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
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      GOOD
      83
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      75
      •   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
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   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
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

      Zones

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   2 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   4 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      SeriesElite
      ModelTX-NR525SC-95
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSANorth America
      Release Year20132015
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR515 Pioneer SC-85
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR535 Pioneer SC-LX701
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Channels5.29.2
      Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
      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 Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipTexas Instruments Aureus
      DACBurr-BrownESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing5.111.2
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X up to with firmware update
      DTS Neural:X with firmware update
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES 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, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCMApple 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 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
      Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
      Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      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 Surround11 + 1
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ MCACC Pro
      Audyssey App Support
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory6
      Reflex Optimizer
      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-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i (1125i)
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
      Triple HD noise Reduction
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately) SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB iPod and iPhone via front USB
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      HDMI Inputs68 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs13 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)3
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.213.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
      Composite Video Outputs12
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsL/R Audio, Composite, USBHDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Number of Zones24
      Powered Zones2, 3 and HDZone
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output02 (assignable)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 02 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
      HDMI Speaker B Link
      AV Navigator Built-in
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
      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-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4063
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
      Speaker Terminals511
      Large Speaker Terminals511
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption4.2 A330 W
      No Sound Power60 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      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 185 mm x 441 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
      Weight8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR525 Pioneer SC-95
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.7% THD)175 W (1.0% 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)
      Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)220 W (1.0% THD)
      Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)100 W
      THD0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB101 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz5.6 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/PR)
      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 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 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 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 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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