Pioneer VSX-823-K vs Yamaha RX-A1020

      Pioneer VSX-823-K

      Yamaha RX-A1020
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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
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-823-K
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1020
      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-823-K to Yamaha RX-A1020 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-823-K has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A1020 has 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer VSX-823-K's being less powerful.


      Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020

      Pioneer VSX-823-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.

      Yamaha RX-A1020 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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/30Hz and upscales up to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-823-K and Yamaha RX-A1020 and gave them scores of 67 and 79 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-823-K

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      90
      Audio Features
      64
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      59
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      74
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      83
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      86
      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      79

      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-823-K and Yamaha RX-A1020.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-823-K

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-823-K

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      •   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
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   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 HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   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-823-K

      Yamaha RX-A1020

      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-823-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-823-K over Yamaha RX-A1020.

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      Pioneer VSX-823-K vs Yamaha RX-A1020
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF vs WAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs
      MHL Input 1 Front (Version 2.0) vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 531 MHz - 1611 MHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1020

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1020 over Pioneer VSX-823-K.

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      Pioneer VSX-823-K vs Yamaha RX-A1020
      More Channels 5.1 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs PLIIx
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio vs
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      Virtual Speakers vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, S-Video, Composite
      Wi-Fi vs via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2
      USB DC Out Port vs (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 9 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.1 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
      More S-Video Inputs vs 4
      More S-Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 4
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs (2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      More Presets 30 vs 40
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 5 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 450 W vs 490 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 110 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 100 dB
      Longer Warranty 1 Year vs 3 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-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Auto YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        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 Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 4K
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020

      5 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-823-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: Yamaha RX-A1020 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 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-823-K's and Yamaha RX-A1020's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer VSX-823-K: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A1020 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-823-K comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Yamaha RX-A1020 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A1020: It can upscale up to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A1020 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.
        • 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.


        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        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
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A1020 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A1020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A1020 has 7.2 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.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-823-K and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1020 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A1020.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-823-K and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1020 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-823-K
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer VSX-823-K
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • S-Video:
        • Pioneer VSX-823-K
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 2.
        • 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.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-823-K
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1020
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-823-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Yamaha RX-A1020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs14 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs13
        RCA Line Inputs39 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.17.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs4
        Component Video Outputs1

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-823-K and Yamaha RX-A1020 and gave them scores of 67 and 79 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-823-K

        Yamaha RX-A1020

        OVERALL
        67
        OVERALL
        79

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 110 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        64
        •   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
        69
        •   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
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        74
        •   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
        •   Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        GOOD
        83
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelVSX-823-KRX-A1020
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUK and Europe
        Release Year20132012
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-822-K Yamaha RX-A1010
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-824-K Yamaha RX-A1030
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 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-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 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
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFFMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFFWAV, FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        Auto Level Control2 Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode with video on mode
        CINEMA DSP 3D
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        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-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Auto YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        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
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        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
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth 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 1 Front (Version 2.0)
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote AppControlApp (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ )
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs14 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs13
        RCA Line Inputs39 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.17.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs4
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Number of Zones12
        Powered ZonesZone 2
        Zone 2 OutsComponent, Composite, Line Out
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output (2)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        On-Screen DisplayNetwork GUI / Set-Up Text - HDMI OnlyGraphical user interface
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker Configuration
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerPreset Remote Control (Preset)
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Presets3040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals59
        Large Speaker Terminals59
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption450 W490 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        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"        		435 mm x 182 mm x 432 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17"
        Weight8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-823-K Yamaha RX-A1020
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)110 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)135 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)165 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)170 W (0.9% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)135 W
        THD0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)81 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 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 (Component Y and S-Video Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz531 MHz - 1611 MHz
        Warranty1 Year3 Years

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

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