Onkyo TX-NR727 vs Pioneer VSX-45

      Onkyo TX-NR727

      Pioneer VSX-45
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR727
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-45
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR727 to Pioneer VSX-45 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-NR727 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-45 has 5 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR727's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45

      Onkyo TX-NR727 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

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

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR727 and Pioneer VSX-45 and gave them scores of 80 and 72 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-NR727

      Pioneer VSX-45

      Amplifier
      91
      Amplifier
      69
      Audio Features
      74
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      83
      Connectivity
      78
      Zones
      83
      Zones
      68
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      80
      OVERALL
      72

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR727 and Pioneer VSX-45.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR727

      Pioneer VSX-45

      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR727

      Pioneer VSX-45

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


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR727

      Pioneer VSX-45

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 HDMI Inputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR727

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR727 over Pioneer VSX-45.

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      Onkyo TX-NR727 vs Pioneer VSX-45
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.2
      Higher Power Output 110 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™2 Plus vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLII
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX 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
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 2
      Phono Input vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 4 vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI/MHL, USB vs USB
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 5
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 690 W vs 450 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 110 W (0.08% THD) vs 80 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 100 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-45

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-45 over Onkyo TX-NR727.

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      Onkyo TX-NR727 vs Pioneer VSX-45
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) vs up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) vs AirPlay
      Speaker A/B vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 0 vs 1 (Main)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      More Presets 40 vs 63
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz vs Dual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

      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-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs42
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR727 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-45 features 5 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR727 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™2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-NR727 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-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Channels7.25.2
      Power Output110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      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-NR727's and Pioneer VSX-45's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • Onkyo TX-NR727: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-45: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
      • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Audyssey DSX

      Onkyo TX-NR727 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR727 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

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

      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR727: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-45: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR727: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-45: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • HDCP 2.2 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.


      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      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 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR727 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR727 and 2 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-45 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR727 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-45 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR727
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR727
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
      • Onkyo TX-NR727 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR727
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-45
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR727: HDMI/MHL, USB
      • Pioneer VSX-45: USB

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs62
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs42
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR727 and Pioneer VSX-45 and gave them scores of 80 and 72 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-NR727

      Pioneer VSX-45

      OVERALL
      80
      OVERALL
      72

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Independent Power Supply
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      74
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      GOOD
      73
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      83
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      GOOD
      78
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

      Zones

      GOOD
      83
      •   3 Zones
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      SeriesElite
      ModelTX-NR727VSX-45
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryAustralia and AsiaUSA
      Release Year20132015
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR717 Pioneer VSX-44
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR737 Pioneer VSX-LX101
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Channels7.25.2
      Power Output110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignDiscrete Direct Energy
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry All Channels
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability Front
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipTexas Instruments Aureus
      DACBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 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 PLIIz PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Music Playback via 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
      Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround10 + 1 Mode
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Advanced MCACC
      Audyssey App Support
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory6
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      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 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      Triple HD noise Reduction
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front HDMI 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5 (DMR)
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) 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-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs62
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs42
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI/MHL, USBUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones 2
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output01 (Main)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUIIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
      AV Navigator Built-in
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker B / Bi-Amp
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote ControllerSystem Remote Control
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      Presets4063
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals97
      Large Speaker Terminals95
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply2
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption690 W450 W
      No Sound Power75 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 175 mm x 380 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-15/16"      		435 mm x 168 mm x 331.5 mm
      17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16"
      Weight11.2kg (24.7 lbs)8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR727 Pioneer VSX-45
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)110 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.7% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)170 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz2.8 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 (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHzDual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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