Pioneer VSX-80 vs Sony STR-DH770

       
       

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      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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      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-80 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer VSX-80's being more powerful.


      Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770

      Pioneer VSX-80 was introduced in 2014. 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 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) 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-80 and Sony STR-DH770 and gave them scores of 77 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-80

      Sony STR-DH770

      Amplifier
      75
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      75
      Audio Features
      66
      Video Features
      73
      Video Features
      84
      Connectivity
      76
      Connectivity
      63
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      52
      OVERALL
      77
      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-80 and Sony STR-DH770.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-80

      Sony STR-DH770

      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-80

      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 HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   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-80

      Sony STR-DH770

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-80

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-80 over Sony STR-DH770.

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      Pioneer VSX-80 vs Sony STR-DH770
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLIIx
      Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite vs
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs
      MHL Input 1 Rear (Version 2.0) vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) vs 1
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 2.2 vs 0.2
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone) vs 0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM with RDS
      More Presets 63 vs 30 (30/-)
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      Bigger Power Supply 550 W vs 240 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 165 W (1% THD) vs 145 W (0.9% THD)

      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-80.

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      Pioneer VSX-80 vs Sony STR-DH770
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 4
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)

      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-80 Sony STR-DH770
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC D.C.A.C.
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-80 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/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
      4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
      4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
      up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770

      7 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-80 features 7 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 90 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-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 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
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-80's and Sony STR-DH770's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer VSX-80: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DH770: 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-80: 7.2.
        • Sony STR-DH770: 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.

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        8. HDMI

        Pioneer VSX-80 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        Sony STR-DH770 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
          4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
          4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-80: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer VSX-80 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 Sony STR-DH770 only).
        • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Sony STR-DH770 is 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-80 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-80 Sony STR-DH770
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
        up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer VSX-80 has 2.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-80 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-80
          Inputs:
          7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          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-80
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-DH770
          Inputs:
          2   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.
        • Pioneer VSX-80 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-80
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-DH770
          Inputs:
          0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-80: HDMI, USB
        • Sony STR-DH770: USB

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        Sony STR-DH770

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs2.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-80 and Sony STR-DH770 and gave them scores of 77 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-80

        Sony STR-DH770

        OVERALL
        77
        OVERALL
        68

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        75
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        75
        •   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
        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

        GOOD
        73
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        84
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        76
        •   No eARC
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   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

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   3 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        POOR
        52
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        BrandPioneerSony
        SeriesElite
        ModelVSX-80STR-DH770
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA, Canada and Taiwan
        Release Year20142016
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-70
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-90 Sony STR-DH790
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 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 Front
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
        DACESS SABRE Premier
        DAC Specs192 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 PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X 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
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, 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 USBApple 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
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround11 + 1 Mode
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-80 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 Version2.2
        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 24-bit)
        4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
        4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
        up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo)
        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 AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        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 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB iPod, iPhone
        Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs2.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Number of Zones31
        Powered Zones2 and HDZone
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone)0
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
        GUI Languages4
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        AV Navigator Built-in
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Presets6330 (30/-)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals97
        Large Speaker Terminals97
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption550 W240 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 363 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16"
        430 mm x 156 mm x 329.4 mm
        17" x 6-1/4" x 13"
        Weight9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz)7.8 kg (17 lbs. 4 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-80 Sony STR-DH770
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 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)165 W (1% THD)145 W (0.9% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))81 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
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 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 (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Bluetooth Version4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 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
        Warranty2 Years Parts & Labor2 Years

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

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