Onkyo TX-RZ900 vs Pioneer SC-99

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-RZ900 to Pioneer SC-99 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-RZ900 has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-99 has 9 channel amplifiers.

Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Onkyo TX-RZ900 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 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-99 was introduced in 2015 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. 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-RZ900 and Pioneer SC-99 and gave them scores of 88 and 90 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.

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

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ900 over Pioneer SC-99.

	Onkyo TX-RZ900	vs	Pioneer SC-99
THX™ Certification	Select™2 Plus	vs
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/32 Bit
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 TrueHD	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
BT.2020 color space		vs
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
More Optical Inputs	3	vs	2
More RCA Line Inputs	8	vs	3
More Composite Video Inputs	3	vs	2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out	vs	RCA Pre/Line Out
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Deezer		vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Bigger Power Supply	840 W	vs	370 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	vs	103 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via HDMI	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz	vs	2.8 MHz
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	530 kHz - 1710 kHz

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-99 over Onkyo TX-RZ900.

	Onkyo TX-RZ900	vs	Pioneer SC-99
More Channels	7.2	vs	9.2
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
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:X (before firmware update)
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 96 kHz	vs	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
DSD to PCM Converter		vs
USB DAC		vs	192kHz/32-bit
Dialog Enhancement		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	via Dialog Enhancement
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs	Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
Independent Subwoofer Outputs		vs
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
MHL Input		vs	1 Rear (Version 2.0)
More HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	vs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	vs	13.2
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI	vs	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B		vs
More Zones	3	vs	4
More Powered Zones	2	vs	2, 3 and HDZone
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Line Out	vs	RCA Pre/Line Out
+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
Gold plated RCA terminals		vs
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	vs	0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	vs	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	vs	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz

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-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
High Power Output	140 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 Advance	MCACC Pro
HDR10
New HDCP Version	2.2 (5 inputs / 2 outputs)	2.2
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, Composite
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Many HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	13.2
Composite Video Inputs	3	2
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Ethernet
Zones	3	4
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
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	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Tidal
Old Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	2․1 + EDR

Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-RZ900 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 140 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-99 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.

• WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-RZ900 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.
• Toroidal Transformer: Onkyo TX-RZ900 has a toroidal transformer which in general costs several times more than a regular C-core transformer and radiates less electromagnetic noise outside its donut shaped core.

THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

Onkyo TX-RZ900 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-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	140 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™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability		Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

Onkyo TX-RZ900's and Pioneer SC-99's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Onkyo TX-RZ900: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer SC-99: 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-RZ900: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer SC-99: 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-RZ900: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer SC-99: 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-RZ900: Does not support.
Pioneer SC-99: 9.2, 9.2.2.
• Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-RZ900 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer SC-99 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.

Dolby Atmos

Onkyo TX-RZ900 and Pioneer SC-99 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-RZ900 and Pioneer SC-99 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-RZ900 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-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Surround EX	also known as Dolby Digital 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

Onkyo TX-RZ900 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

Pioneer SC-99 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/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
• 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-99: 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-RZ900 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)

Both receivers support 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-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2 (5 inputs / 2 outputs)	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	8	3
RCA Line Outputs	1	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	13.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	2
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Brand	Onkyo	Pioneer
Series		Elite
Model	TX-RZ900	SC-99
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Others	North America
Release Year	2015	2015
Predecessor		Pioneer SC-89
Successor	Onkyo TX-RZ920	Pioneer SC-LX901

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	All Channels
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	Parallel
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability		Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	Asahi Kasei AK4458	ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.2
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
Surround EX	also known as Dolby Digital 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
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 96 kHz	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC	Apple 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		192kHz/32-bit
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio	plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
Auto Level Control		Multi-Channel
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment	DTS:X only
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever		Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control		All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer		Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost	for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		11 + 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-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ Advance	MCACC Pro
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		6
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands		9-Band (Advanced)
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment		1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2 (5 inputs / 2 outputs)	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	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 Resolution	1080i	1080i (1125i)
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments		YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		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 App	Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	8	3
RCA Line Outputs	1	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	13.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	2
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
adapterport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2	2, 3 and HDZone
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out	RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Line Out	RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1 (MAIN, 100 mA)	2 (assignable)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
On-Screen Display	Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI	Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator		Built-in
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration		Surround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller		Learning Remote Control (Lumius)
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote	/
On Screen Remote Programming
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	63
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Front Panel		Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction		Advanced Direct Construction
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply	2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Toroidal Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	840 W	370 W
No Sound Power	95 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 201 mm x 433.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 17-1/16"	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
Weight	18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)	17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-RZ900	Pioneer SC-99
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.08% THD)
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)		200 W (1.0% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	235 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	200 W (1% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)		255 W (1.0% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive		850 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	320 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	270 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
Damping Factor	40 (Front, 1 kHz, 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 kΩ	5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	103 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
USB DAC Terminal		USB2.0 (Type B)
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 Response	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal		19-pin (not DVI)
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 55 mA
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 900 mA
USB Terminal	Ver. 1.1, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years Parts & Labor

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