Onkyo TX-NR6050 vs Pioneer SC-1523-K

      Onkyo TX-NR6050

      Pioneer SC-1523-K
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR6050
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-1523-K
      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-NR6050 to Pioneer SC-1523-K 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-NR6050 has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-1523-K has 9 channel amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Pioneer SC-1523-K was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR6050 and Pioneer SC-1523-K and gave them scores of 89 and 83 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-NR6050

      Pioneer SC-1523-K

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      87
      Audio Features
      78
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      85
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      83

      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-NR6050 and Pioneer SC-1523-K.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR6050

      Pioneer SC-1523-K

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   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
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   9 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-NR6050

      Pioneer SC-1523-K

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   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
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR6050

      Pioneer SC-1523-K

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR6050

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR6050 over Pioneer SC-1523-K.

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      Onkyo TX-NR6050 vs Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      HDR10 vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) vs up to 4K/30p
      Wi-Fi vs via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD vs via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More 8K Inputs 3 vs
      USB Input 2 (front and rear) vs 1 Front
      Phono Input vs
      IP Control for CI vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Bigger Power Supply 635 W vs 330 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 101 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 1 Year Parts & Labor
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      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-1523-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-1523-K over Onkyo TX-NR6050.

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      Onkyo TX-NR6050 vs Pioneer SC-1523-K
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification vs Select™2 Plus
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9.1
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:X
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      MHL Input vs 1 Front (Version 2.0)
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 9 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      USB DC Out Port vs 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 5
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 11.2
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B) vs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subfoower
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 0 vs 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 2 / 1
      More Presets 40 vs 63
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)

      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-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        USB Input2 (front and rear)1 Front
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR6050 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-1523-K 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.
      • Dynamic Audio Amplification: Onkyo TX-NR6050 features Dynamic Audio Amplification which is Onkyo’s amplification philosophy that focuses on capturing the energy and dynamism contained in the audio signal and reproducing it without loss. Audio signals are not static like a test tone, but rather a countless collection of constantly moving waves. While static measurements such as S/N ratio and Total Harmonic Distortion are important, Onkyo believes that excellent dynamic and transient response is the key to emotionally involving sound. Dynamism - the “life” in music - is achieved when the amp can respond to changes in the signal instantaneously, so notes start and stop naturally and the nuances in attack, decay, sustain, and release are voiced with conviction. Onkyo home theater receivers represent the culmination of almost 70 years’ experience in amplifier design. The unique elements of their amplification system comprise high-current, low-impedance architecture to accurately control large speaker cones while enabling instantaneous response to dynamic changes, and discrete wide-range amplifier circuit topology to eliminate phase shift for clear and accurate audio imaging.

      THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

      Pioneer SC-1523-K is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability Front

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR6050's and Pioneer SC-1523-K's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-NR6050: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K: Not supported.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-NR6050: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K: Not supported.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR6050: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K: 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-NR6050: Does not support.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K: 9.2.
      • 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

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-NR6050 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.
      • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Onkyo TX-NR6050 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

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-NR6050 supports 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 Virtual:X: Onkyo TX-NR6050 supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Both models have 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.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD with Loudness Management
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital 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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 comes with 3 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 3 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      Pioneer SC-1523-K comes with 9 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

      • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR6050: 3 out of 6 inputs pass up to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-1523-K: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources. Pioneer SC-1523-K can also upscale from analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-1523-K 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.
      • 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 Onkyo TX-NR6050 only).
      • HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR6050 is HDCP 2.3 and Pioneer SC-1523-K is HDCP 2.2 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 Onkyo TX-NR6050 only).
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

      Pioneer SC-1523-K does not support HDR. 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)

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 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

      Onkyo TX-NR6050 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K/30p

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR6050 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-1523-K has 11.2 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 4 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR6050 and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-1523-K for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-1523-K.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-NR6050 and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-1523-K 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-NR6050
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K
        Inputs:         9 (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-NR6050
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K
        Inputs:         5   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-1523-K supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR6050
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR6050: USB
      • Pioneer SC-1523-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

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      Pioneer SC-1523-K

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      HDMI Inputs69 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      8K Inputs3
      USB Input2 (front and rear)1 Front
      USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs45
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs2
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR6050 and Pioneer SC-1523-K and gave them scores of 89 and 83 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-NR6050

      Pioneer SC-1523-K

      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      83

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   THX™ Certification

      Audio Features

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      GOOD
      78
      •   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

      Video Features

      EXCELLENT
      99
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   9 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet

      Zones

      GOOD
      77
      •   2 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   4 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      ModelTX-NR6050SC-1523-K
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA
      Release Year20212013
      PredecessorPioneer SC-1522-K
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output90 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)
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R Channels
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability Front
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesTexas Instruments Aureus
      DACESS SABRE32 Ultra
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.19.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD with Loudness Management
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDMP3, 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, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDApple 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 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 Front L/R 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
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround15+1 Mode DSP
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ Advanced MCACC
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory6
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands9-Band
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment1/2 inch
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      PC Display
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      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 Version2.32.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K/30p
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
      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-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input 1 Front (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
      Remote AppOnkyo Controller and Music Control apps iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      HDMI Inputs69 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      8K Inputs3
      USB Input2 (front and rear)1 Front
      USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs45
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs2
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSBHDMI, USB, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Number of Zones24
      Powered Zones 2 2
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subfoower
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output02 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 02 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
      Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
      AV Navigator Built-in
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4063
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
      Speaker Terminals911
      Large Speaker Terminals911
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption635 W330 W
      No Sound Power65 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16"      		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)534 mm x 265 mm x 468 mm
      21" x 10-7/16" x 18-7/16"
      Weight9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)15,0 kg (33 lb 1 oz)
      Weight of Package12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR6050 Pioneer SC-1523-K
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% 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)175 W (1.0% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)200 W (10% 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)240 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω (subwoofer)
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB101 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)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 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
      USB TerminalFront: Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 0.5 A
      Rear: Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A      		USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Warranty2 Years1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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