Pioneer VSX-933 vs Yamaha RX-A820

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Yamaha RX-A820
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 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-933
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A820
      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-933 to Yamaha RX-A820 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-933 Yamaha RX-A820

      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.

      Yamaha RX-A820 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 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-933 and Yamaha RX-A820 and gave them scores of 87 and 78 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-933

      Yamaha RX-A820

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      82
      Connectivity
      83
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      81
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      82
      OVERALL
      87
      OVERALL
      78

      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-933 and Yamaha RX-A820.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Yamaha RX-A820

      •   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
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Yamaha RX-A820

      •   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
      •   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-933

      Yamaha RX-A820

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-933 over Yamaha RX-A820.

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      Pioneer VSX-933 vs Yamaha RX-A820
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 64, 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, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs WAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) vs up to 4K
      Wi-Fi vs via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      USB Input 2 (1 Front) vs iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Pre/Line Out vs Line Out
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Bigger Power Supply 450 W vs 300 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 100 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A820

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A820 over Pioneer VSX-933.

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      Pioneer VSX-933 vs Yamaha RX-A820
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      Virtual Speakers vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 480i/576i vs 1080i
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 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 2
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 2
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Mini-Jack vs HDMI, USB, analog audio, composite
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs (1)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      SiriusXM vs
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 125 W vs 210 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 85 W vs 140 W
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 80 dB vs 81 dB
      Longer Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor 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-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        USB Input2 (1 Front)iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs12
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820

      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.

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A820 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-933's and Yamaha RX-A820's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer VSX-933: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A820: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer VSX-933: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A820: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer VSX-933: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A820: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • 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 supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-933 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES 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-933 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Yamaha RX-A820 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-933: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
          4K/30Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A820: All inputs pass up to 4K video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers 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-933 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Yamaha RX-A820 does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-933 and Yamaha RX-A820 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A820 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. 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 and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 2 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A820.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-933 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A820 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-933
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A820
          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-933
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A820
          Inputs:           5   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.
        • Pioneer VSX-933 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A820 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-933
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A820
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-933: USB, Mini-Jack
        • Yamaha RX-A820: HDMI, USB, analog audio, composite

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        HDMI Inputs68 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12
        8K Inputs
        USB Input2 (1 Front)iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs2
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs12
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-933 and Yamaha RX-A820 and gave them scores of 87 and 78 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-933

        Yamaha RX-A820

        OVERALL
        87
        OVERALL
        78

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        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
        AVERAGE
        68
        •   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

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        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
        GOOD
        83
        •   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
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        GOOD
        78
        •   2 Zones
        GOOD
        81
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        GOOD
        82
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelVSX-933RX-A820
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryEuropeAsia
        Release Year20182012
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-932 Yamaha RX-A810
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-934 Yamaha RX-A830
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 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-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
        Surround:AI™
        DACAKM AK4458Burr-Brown
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        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
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHDWAV, FLAC
        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
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All 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 Surround10 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i1080i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Pioneer Remote App (iPhone/iPad, Android™ phone/tablet, Kindle Fire™)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        HDMI Inputs68 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12
        8K Inputs
        USB Input2 (1 Front)iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs2
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs12
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, Mini-JackHDMI, USB, analog audio, composite
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Number of Zones22
        Powered Zones2Zone 2
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutLine Out
        Zone B Video Output (HDMI)
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output (1)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        On-Screen DisplayGUI with System/Network Setup MenuGraphical user interface
        GUI Languages9
        SCENE (four sets)
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/ Bi-AMP, ZONE 2
        FL Dimmer
        Remote Controller User-Friendly Simple Remote Control (Preset)
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
        A.R.T. Wedge
        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-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption450 W300 W
        Maximum Power Consumption590 W
        No Sound Power55 W
        Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"        		435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
        Weight9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-933 Yamaha RX-A820
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)130 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)160 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)160 W (0.9% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)180 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W140 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 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)106 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB81 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)+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
        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)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-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
        USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mAUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.56 µV (15.0 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz
        Warranty1 Year Parts & Labor3 Years

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

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