Pioneer VSX-523-K vs Sony STR-DH770

      Pioneer VSX-523-K

      Sony STR-DH770
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      USA, Canada and Taiwan
      Europe
      Oceania
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      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-523-K
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH770
      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-523-K to Sony STR-DH770 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 Pioneer VSX-523-K has 5 channel and the Sony STR-DH770 has 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer VSX-523-K's being less powerful..


      Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770

      Pioneer VSX-523-K was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz video signal.

      Sony STR-DH770 was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-523-K and Sony STR-DH770 and gave them scores of 63 and 68 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-523-K

      Sony STR-DH770

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      62
      Audio Features
      66
      Video Features
      59
      Video Features
      84
      Connectivity
      61
      Connectivity
      63
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      52
      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      68

      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-523-K and Sony STR-DH770.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-523-K

      Sony STR-DH770

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-523-K

      Sony STR-DH770

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   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 Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   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 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-523-K

      Sony STR-DH770

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-523-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-523-K over Sony STR-DH770.

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      Pioneer VSX-523-K vs Sony STR-DH770
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM with RDS
      Bigger Power Supply 415 W vs 240 W

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH770

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH770 over Pioneer VSX-523-K.

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      Pioneer VSX-523-K vs Sony STR-DH770
      More Channels 5.1 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio vs
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Bluetooth vs SBC, AAC
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 4
      Speaker A/B vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 7
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (1% THD) vs 145 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)
      Longer Warranty 1 Year vs 2 Years

      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-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Auto D.C.A.C.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Inputs44
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        No Ethernet
        No Zones11
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770

      5 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-523-K features 5 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH770 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-523-K's and Sony STR-DH770's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer VSX-523-K: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DH770: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Sony STR-DH770 is 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.

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        8. HDMI

        Pioneer VSX-523-K and Sony STR-DH770 come with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-523-K: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-DH770: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 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 Sony STR-DH770 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-523-K does not support HDR.

        Sony STR-DH770 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 Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-523-K and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH770 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:
        • Pioneer VSX-523-K
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-DH770
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer VSX-523-K
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-DH770
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-523-K: USB
        • Sony STR-DH770: USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        HDMI Inputs44
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-523-K and Sony STR-DH770 and gave them scores of 63 and 68 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-523-K

        Sony STR-DH770

        OVERALL
        63
        OVERALL
        68

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        62
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        GOOD
        84
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        61
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   No 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
        AVERAGE
        63
        •   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
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        POOR
        52
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        BrandPioneerSony
        ModelVSX-523-KSTR-DH770
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAEurope
        Release Year20132016
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-522-K
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-524-K Sony STR-DH790
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDiscrete Direct Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USB
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        Auto Level Control2 Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround9+1 Mode DSP
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Auto D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands5-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.1 Feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB iPod, iPhone
        Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        HDMI Inputs44
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSBUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Number of Zones11
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output0
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        On-Screen DisplayComposite Video Only Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
        GUI Languages4
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker Configuration
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerSystem Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Presets3030 (30/-)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals57
        Large Speaker Terminals27
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption415 W240 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 331.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16"        		430 mm x 156 mm x 329.4 mm
        17" x 6-1/4" x 13"
        Weight8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz)7.8 kg (17 lbs. 4 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-523-K Sony STR-DH770
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)105 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)145 W (0.9% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 dB
        S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
        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 (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard
        Bluetooth Version4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 AType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty1 Year2 Years

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

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