Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer VSX-42

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-42
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 7.1 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR383
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-42
      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-SR383 to Pioneer VSX-42 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-SR383 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-42 has 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42

      Onkyo TX-SR383 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 VSX-42 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 1080/60p and upscales Anchor Bay up to 1080p video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-42 and gave them scores of 76 and 67 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-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      70
      Audio Features
      83
      Audio Features
      67
      Video Features
      90
      Video Features
      54
      Connectivity
      62
      Connectivity
      67
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      79
      OVERALL
      76
      OVERALL
      67

      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-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-42.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-42

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-42

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   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
      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 3.0
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   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
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-42

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

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR383

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR383 over Pioneer VSX-42.

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      Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer VSX-42
      More Channels 7.2 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) vs up to 1080p
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 98 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-42

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-42 over Onkyo TX-SR383.

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      Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer VSX-42
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Music Playback via USB WMA, MP3, AAC vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB vs 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      Video Signal Upscaling vs Anchor Bay up to 1080p
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      Remote Controll App vs ControlApp (iPad, iPhone, Android)
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 6
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3 (1 front)
      More Component Video Inputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs USB, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B vs
      Zone 2 Outs vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      +12V Trigger Output 0 vs 1
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      Internet Radio vs vTuner
      Pandora vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 7
      Bigger Power Supply 270 W vs 520 W

      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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs23 (1 front)
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        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 Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)up to 1080p
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        Few RCA Line Inputs33
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        No Ethernet
        No Digital Radio
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR383 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-42 features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Channels7.27.1
        Power Output80 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
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-SR383's and Pioneer VSX-42's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Onkyo TX-SR383: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-42: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Onkyo TX-SR383: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-42: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Onkyo TX-SR383: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-42: 5.1, 7.1 with internal amplifier.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Onkyo TX-SR383 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-SR383 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.

        DTS:X

        Onkyo TX-SR383 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-SR383 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 Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-SR383 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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        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-SR383 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer VSX-42 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-SR383: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.
          1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-42: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-42: It can upscale Anchor Bay up to 1080p from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer VSX-42 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Onkyo TX-SR383 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-SR383 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

        Pioneer VSX-42 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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        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 (4:4:4)up to 1080p
        Video Signal UpscalingAnchor Bay up to 1080p

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on both receivers 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-SR383
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-42
          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-SR383
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-42
          Inputs:           3   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. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-42 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Onkyo TX-SR383
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-42
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-SR383: USB
        • Pioneer VSX-42: USB, Composite Video

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        HDMI Inputs46
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs33
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-42 and gave them scores of 76 and 67 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-SR383

        Pioneer VSX-42

        OVERALL
        76
        OVERALL
        67

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        GOOD
        70
        •   7.1 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        83
        •   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
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   7.1 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

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        POOR
        54
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        62
        •   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
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No 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
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        GOOD
        79
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        GOOD
        79
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        BrandOnkyoPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelTX-SR383VSX-42
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryNorth AmericaUSA
        Release Year20182012
        PredecessorOnkyo TX-SR373
        SuccessorOnkyo TX-SR393 Pioneer VSX-43
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Channels7.27.1
        Power Output80 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 DesignDirect Energy
        Dynamic Audio Amplification
        Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification
        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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTI Aureus
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        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
        Dolby Digital EX
        THX Listening Modes
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        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 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
        Music Playback via USBWMA, MP3, AACWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch Input
        DSD via USB
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        Auto Level Control2 Channel
        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 Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Digital Filter Slow Mode
        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 Surround9 + Headphone Surround
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands5
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment.1 Ft
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        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 (4:4:4)up to 1080p
        Video Signal UpscalingAnchor Bay up to 1080p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product ConnectioniPod/iPhone/iPad
        Remote AppControlApp (iPad, iPhone, Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        HDMI Inputs46
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs33
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        adapterport
        ZONES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Number of Zones22
        Powered Zones 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output01
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        On-Screen Display via HDMIGUI with Album Art
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-Up
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back / Front Height / Speaker B
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerPreset
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        RADIO Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets3030
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Chassis
        Front PanelHairline
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals79
        Large Speaker Terminals27
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
        Toroidal Transformer
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption270 W520 W
        Standby Power0.2 W0.4 W
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 326.5 mm
        17" x 6-1/2" x 13"        		435 mm x 168 mm x 342.5 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/2"
        Weight8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)9.3 kg (20 lb 9 oz)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-42
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.08% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)155 W (10% THD)
        THD0.06% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, 50 W)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB98 dB
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/0 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Bluetooth Version3.0
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
        USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty2 Years2 Years

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

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