Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Pioneer SC-97

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      Pioneer SC-97
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ820
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-97
      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-RZ820 to Pioneer SC-97 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-RZ820 has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-97 has 9 channel amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97

      Onkyo TX-RZ820 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 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 video signal.

      Pioneer SC-97 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Pioneer SC-97 and gave them scores of 90 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      Pioneer SC-97

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      88
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      90
      OVERALL
      89

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Pioneer SC-97.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      Pioneer SC-97

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      Pioneer SC-97

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No 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-RZ820

      Pioneer SC-97

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   9.2 Channels

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ820

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ820 over Pioneer SC-97.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Pioneer SC-97
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) vs
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      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
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 3
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Solid Aluminum Front vs
      Bigger Power Supply 710 W vs 370 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 103 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 + LE vs 2․1 + EDR
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years Parts & Labor

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-97

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-97 over Onkyo TX-RZ820.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Pioneer SC-97
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Bi-amp capability vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.2
      Air Studios Monitor Certification vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs [] vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 480i/576i vs 1080i (1125i)
      MHL Input vs 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 13.2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI vs HDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B vs
      More Zones 3 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 (and Zone 2 A/B) vs 2, 3 and HDZone
      +12V Trigger Output 1 (MAIN, 100 mA) vs 2 (assignable)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 2 / 1
      More Presets 40 vs 63
      Pandora vs
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 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-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        High Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Dolby Atmos
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with AccuReflex™ MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.213.2
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones34
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        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 (4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-RZ820 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 130 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-97 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certification

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 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-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-RZ820's and Pioneer SC-97's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-97: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 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-RZ820: Does not support.
        • Pioneer SC-97: 9.2, 9.2.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-RZ820 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer SC-97 is able to bi-amp up to 4 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Pioneer SC-97 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Pioneer SC-97 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature 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 Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-RZ820 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-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X (before firmware update)
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        Pioneer SC-97 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-97: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) 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.
        • 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-RZ820 only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Pioneer SC-97 supports HDR10 High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        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/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Pioneer SC-97 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-RZ820 has 7.2 and Pioneer SC-97 has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Pioneer SC-97 has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-RZ820 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-97 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-97.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-RZ820 and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-97 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-RZ820
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-97
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-97
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 2.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-97 supports up to 1080i (1125i) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-97
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: HDMI
        • Pioneer SC-97: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs63
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.213.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Pioneer SC-97 and gave them scores of 90 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Onkyo TX-RZ820

        Pioneer SC-97

        OVERALL
        90
        OVERALL
        89

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        83
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   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
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

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

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        BrandOnkyoPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelTX-RZ820SC-97
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAsiaNorth America
        Release Year20172015
        PredecessorOnkyo TX-RZ810 Pioneer SC-87
        SuccessorOnkyo TX-RZ830 Pioneer SC-LX801
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 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) All 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 Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesTexas Instruments Aureus
        DACAKM AK4458ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.111.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        THX Listening Modes
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X (before firmware update)
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        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 Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Phase-Matching Bass Boost
        Direct Mode
        Pure Audio Mode
        Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround11 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with AccuReflex™ MCACC Pro
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        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/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i1080i (1125i)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        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 AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod and iPhone via front USB
        Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs63
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.213.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMIHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        adapterport
        ZONES Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Number of Zones34
        Powered Zones 2 (and Zone 2 A/B)2, 3 and HDZone
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1 (MAIN, 100 mA)2 (assignable)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 02 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMIGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator Built-in
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
        Smart Grid-Ready
        RADIO Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4063
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) EI Transformer
        Toroidal Transformer
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption710 W370 W
        No Sound Power70 W
        Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
        Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 201 mm x 395 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-9/16"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
        Weight14 kg (30.9 lbs)17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-RZ820 Pioneer SC-97
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)190 W (1.0% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)215 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)180 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)240 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive810 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)300 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)150 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/320 Ω
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance330 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB103 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)5 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)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/PR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE2․1 + 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 TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 High Speed (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
        Warranty3 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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