Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Yamaha TSR-7850

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      Yamaha TSR-7850
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 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
      • 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX303
      4. Advantage of Yamaha TSR-7850
      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-LX303 to Yamaha TSR-7850 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-LX303 has 9 channel and the Yamaha TSR-7850 has 7 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850

      Pioneer VSX-LX303 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Yamaha TSR-7850 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 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 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX303 and Yamaha TSR-7850 and gave them scores of 89 and 88 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-LX303

      Yamaha TSR-7850

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      88
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      84
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      97
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      88

      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-LX303 and Yamaha TSR-7850.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      Yamaha TSR-7850

      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   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
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      Yamaha TSR-7850

      •   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
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      Yamaha TSR-7850

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 95 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   5 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX303

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX303 over Yamaha TSR-7850.

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      Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Yamaha TSR-7850
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 7.1
      DTS Express vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 5
      USB Input 2 (1 Front) vs USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 4 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs Zone 2
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) vs 1
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Bigger Power Supply 760 W vs 400 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 185 W (10% THD) vs 160 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 220 W vs 195 W
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via HDMI 2.8 MHz (2-ch/multi-ch), 5.6 MHz (2-ch) vs 2.8 MHz
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Yamaha TSR-7850

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha TSR-7850 over Pioneer VSX-LX303.

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      Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Yamaha TSR-7850
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      Virtual Speakers vs including surround back
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 2.2
      Pandora vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 80 dB vs 96 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 + LE vs 4․2

      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-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Dolby Atmos
        DTS:X
        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.)
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs21
        Component Video Inputs11
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850

      9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX303 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha TSR-7850 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)95 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-LX303's and Yamaha TSR-7850's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX303: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha TSR-7850: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX303: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha TSR-7850: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX303: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha TSR-7850: 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-LX303 and Yamaha TSR-7850 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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-LX303 and Yamaha TSR-7850 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Both models have DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        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-LX303 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Yamaha TSR-7850 comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX303: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha TSR-7850: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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 both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Pioneer VSX-LX303 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha TSR-7850 is HDCP 2.3 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)

        Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Yamaha TSR-7850 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        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/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-LX303 and Yamaha TSR-7850 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha TSR-7850 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.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX303 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha TSR-7850 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX303 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha TSR-7850 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-LX303
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha TSR-7850
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX303
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha TSR-7850
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX303
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha TSR-7850
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-LX303: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
        • Yamaha TSR-7850: USB, mini-jack Audio

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2
        8K Inputs
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.22.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs21
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs11
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX303 and Yamaha TSR-7850 and gave them scores of 89 and 88 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-LX303

        Yamaha TSR-7850

        OVERALL
        89
        OVERALL
        88

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 95 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

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

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        84
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 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
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   5 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
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   3 Zones
        GOOD
        79
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesElite
        ModelVSX-LX303TSR-7850
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAustralia and AsiaUSA and Canada
        Release Year20182018
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-LX302
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-LX304
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
        Surround:AI™
        DACAKM AK4458 & TI PCM5101Burr-Brown DAC x 4
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing9.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHDApple 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 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 including enhancer for Bluetooth®
        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 Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced SurroundMultiple
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers including surround back
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        Symmetric EQ
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        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/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i480i/576i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
        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)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2
        8K Inputs
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.22.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs21
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs11
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Mini-JackUSB, mini-jack Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Number of Zones32
        Powered Zones2 and 3Zone 2
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Preout
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)1
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE (8 sets)
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP/ZONE 2, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote Controller User-Friendly Simple Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        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-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption760 W400 W
        No Sound Power70 W
        Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        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 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 380 mm)
        17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 15")
        Weight10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)11.0 kg (23.4 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha TSR-7850
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)95 W (Front, 0.06% 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)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W (10% THD)160 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)170 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)240 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W195 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)170 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W130 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 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 (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front)
        1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance1.6 V
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
        Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB96 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz (2-ch/multi-ch), 5.6 MHz (2-ch)2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 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
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mAUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 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: 69 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty3 Years2 Years

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

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