Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Pioneer VSX-530-K

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      Pioneer VSX-530-K
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR696
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-530-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-NR696 to Pioneer VSX-530-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-NR696 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-530-K has 5 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR696's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K

      Onkyo TX-NR696 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 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 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-530-K was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR696 and Pioneer VSX-530-K and gave them scores of 89 and 65 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-NR696

      Pioneer VSX-530-K

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      71
      Audio Features
      88
      Audio Features
      62
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      84
      Connectivity
      68
      Zones
      81
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      65

      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-NR696 and Pioneer VSX-530-K.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      Pioneer VSX-530-K

      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      Pioneer VSX-530-K

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   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 Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 3.0


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      Pioneer VSX-530-K

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR696

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR696 over Pioneer VSX-530-K.

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      Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Pioneer VSX-530-K
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.1
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X via future firmware update vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES vs
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs 2-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio vs
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 Front) vs 3
      Phono Input vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, Mini-Jack vs USB
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      More Presets 40 vs 30
      Internet Radio TuneIn vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 2
      Bigger Power Supply 635 W vs 415 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 100 W (0.08% THD) vs 80 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 98 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3.0
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 1 Year Parts & Labor

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-530-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-530-K over Onkyo TX-NR696.

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      Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      MHL Input vs 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1

      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-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch Input
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (4:2:0 24-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/24p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K

      7 channel Linear Class A/B Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR696 features 7 channel power amplifier with Linear Class A/B design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-530-K features 5 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • Dynamic Audio Amplification: Onkyo TX-NR696 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.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR696 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.

      THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certification

      Onkyo TX-NR696 is THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certified. This means that it is for medium sized rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size, with a 10-12 foot viewing distance from the screen.

      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Channels7.25.1
      Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Amplifier DesignLinear Class A/BDiscrete Direct Energy
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR696's and Pioneer VSX-530-K's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-NR696: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-530-K: Not supported.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-NR696: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-530-K: Not supported.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR696: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-530-K: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
      • Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-NR696 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. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Onkyo TX-NR696 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-NR696 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-NR696 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-NR696 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-NR696 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-NR696 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: Onkyo TX-NR696 supports 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-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X via future firmware update
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR696 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      Pioneer VSX-530-K comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR696: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
      • 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-NR696 only).
      • HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR696 is HDCP 2.3 and Pioneer VSX-530-K 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.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-NR696 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

      Pioneer VSX-530-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.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-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 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (4:2:0 24-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/24p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR696 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR696 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-530-K for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR696
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-530-K
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR696
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-530-K
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR696: HDMI, Mini-Jack
      • Pioneer VSX-530-K: USB

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      RCA Line Inputs5 (1 Front)3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR696 and Pioneer VSX-530-K and gave them scores of 89 and 65 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-NR696

      Pioneer VSX-530-K

      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      65

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      GOOD
      71
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   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

      Video Features

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      84
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 3.0

      Zones

      GOOD
      81
      •   2 Zones
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      ModelTX-NR696VSX-530-K
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA
      Release Year20192015
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR686 Pioneer VSX-524-K
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR6100 Pioneer VSX-531
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Channels7.25.1
      Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignLinear Class A/BDiscrete Direct Energy
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesTexas Instruments Aureus
      DACAKM AK4458
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X via future firmware update
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 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
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      Auto Level Control
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround10 + 1 Mode
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™
      Manual MCACC
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-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 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (4:2:0 24-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/24p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      Triple HD noise Reduction
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC 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 2 AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      RCA Line Inputs5 (1 Front)3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, Mini-JackUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Number of Zones21
      Powered Zones 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      On-Screen Display Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up HDMI only
      GUI Languages7
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker Configuration
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote ControllerSystem Remote Control
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4030
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals95
      Large Speaker Terminals92
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Customized Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption635 W415 W
      No Sound Power65 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-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 168 mm x 331.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16"
      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"
      Weight10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz)
      Weight of Package12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR696 Pioneer VSX-530-K
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)210 W (10% THD)
      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)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      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 dB98 dB
      S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 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 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․23.0
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 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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