Pioneer VSX-1122-K vs Pioneer VSX-933

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Pioneer VSX-933
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      Highlights

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

      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, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-1122-K
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933
      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 Pioneer VSX-1122-K to Pioneer VSX-933 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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 up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-933 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 and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-1122-K and Pioneer VSX-933 and gave them scores of 72 and 87 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.

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Amplifier
      75
      Amplifier
      86
      Audio Features
      73
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      54
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      77
      Connectivity
      82
      Zones
      84
      Zones
      78
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      87

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-1122-K and Pioneer VSX-933.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Pioneer VSX-933

      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   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
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Pioneer VSX-933

      •   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
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   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
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      Pioneer VSX-933

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-1122-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-1122-K over Pioneer VSX-933.

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      Pioneer VSX-1122-K vs Pioneer VSX-933
      Higher Power Output 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (Bitstream) vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement vs
      Sound Retriever AIR vs
      Digital Noise Reduction vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing vs
      Wide Surround vs
      Headphone Surround vs
      Virtual Speakers Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide vs
      Virtual Depth vs
      Higher MCACC Memory 6 vs 1
      Auto Phase Control Plus vs
      Standing Wave Control vs
      Polarity Check vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) vs 480i/576i
      Pure Cinema vs
      Video Parameter Adjustments Standard Definition Sources Detail, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, YNR, Black Level vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 6
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More Composite Video Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs USB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B vs
      adapterport vs
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      AVNavigator vs
      More Presets 63 vs 40
      Pandora vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Bigger Power Supply 550 W vs 450 W

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-933 over Pioneer VSX-1122-K.

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      Pioneer VSX-1122-K vs Pioneer VSX-933
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV/FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      Gapless Playback vs
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) vs 1080p to 4K
      Super Resolution vs
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      USB Input 1 Front vs 2 (1 Front)
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 5 (1 front)
      Phono Input vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 106 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

      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 Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs11
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-1122-K features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-933 features 7 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 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 EnergyDiscrete Direct Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-1122-K's and Pioneer VSX-933's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-933: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-933: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-933: 5.2, 7.2 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:
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: 7.2.
        • Pioneer VSX-933: Does not support.
        • 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

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer VSX-933 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-933 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

        Pioneer VSX-933 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-933 features 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: Both models have 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 Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD with Loudness Management
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        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 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

        Pioneer VSX-1122-K comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer VSX-933 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-1122-K: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-933: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-1122-K: It can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-933: It can upscale 1080p to 4K 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 Pioneer VSX-933 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)

        Pioneer VSX-1122-K does not support HDR.

        Pioneer VSX-933 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. 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 Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        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 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-933 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-1122-K and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-933 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer VSX-1122-K and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-933 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:
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-933
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-933
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • 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.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-933 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-933
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-1122-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Pioneer VSX-933: USB, Mini-Jack

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)6
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs45 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs11
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-1122-K and Pioneer VSX-933 and gave them scores of 72 and 87 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.


        Pioneer VSX-1122-K

        Pioneer VSX-933

        OVERALL
        72
        OVERALL
        87

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        75
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        73
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   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
        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

        Video Features

        POOR
        54
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        77
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        GOOD
        82
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

        Zones

        GOOD
        84
        •   3 Zones
        GOOD
        78
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

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

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        ModelVSX-1122-KVSX-933
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAEurope
        Release Year20122018
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-932
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-1123-K Pioneer VSX-934
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 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 EnergyDiscrete Direct Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments AureusDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
        DACAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD with Loudness Management
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        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 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
        Network Audio FormatsWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (Bitstream)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) Advanced
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15+1 Mode DSP10 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory61
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 inch0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        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 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)480i/576i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsStandard Definition Sources Detail, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, YNR, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote AppiControlAV2012 Pioneer Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)6
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs45 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs11
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoUSB, Mini-Jack
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Number of Zones32
        Powered Zones 22
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        On-Screen DisplayGUIGUI with System/Network Setup Menu
        GUI Languages9
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-SpeakerFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/ Bi-AMP, ZONE 2
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control User-Friendly Simple Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Presets6340
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Front PanelBrushedBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals99
        Large Speaker Terminals99
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption550 W450 W
        No Sound Power55 W
        Standby Power0.2 W0.15 W
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 362.5 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16"        		435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
        Weight9.9 kg (22 lbs)9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-1122-K Pioneer VSX-933
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)165 W (1% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))81 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 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/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.56 µV (15.0 dBf)
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
        Warranty1 Year1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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