Yamaha RX-A880 vs Pioneer VSX-LX304

      Yamaha RX-A880

      Pioneer VSX-LX304
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      Highlights

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

      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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A880
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX304
      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 Yamaha RX-A880 to Pioneer VSX-LX304 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 Yamaha RX-A880 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-LX304 has 9 channel amplifiers.


      Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304

      Yamaha RX-A880 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 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.

      Pioneer VSX-LX304 was introduced in 2019. 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.

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A880 and Pioneer VSX-LX304 and gave them scores of 89 and 90 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.

      Yamaha RX-A880

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      85
      Zones
      82
      Zones
      90
      Radio
      94
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      90

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-A880 and Pioneer VSX-LX304.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A880

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      •   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
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A880

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      •   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
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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 Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A880

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A880

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A880 over Pioneer VSX-LX304.

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      Yamaha RX-A880 vs Pioneer VSX-LX304
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz/32 Bit vs 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required vs
      Virtual Speakers including surround back vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 vs 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot) vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Universal Power Supply AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz vs AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Lower THD 0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 106 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 96 dB vs 80 dB
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX304

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX304 over Yamaha RX-A880.

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      Yamaha RX-A880 vs Pioneer VSX-LX304
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      USB Input USB memory, Portable Audio Player vs 2 (1 Front)
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      Front A/V Inputs USB, mini-jack Audio vs HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      More Powered Zones Zone 2 vs 2 and 3
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Preout vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      Bigger Power Supply 270 W vs 760 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 160 W (10% THD) vs 185 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 195 W vs 220 W
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

      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 Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Dolby Atmos
        DTS:X
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) Advanced MCACC
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Google Assistant
        Many HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player2 (1 Front)
        Phono Input
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A880 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.

      9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX304 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.


        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output100 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

        Yamaha RX-A880's and Pioneer VSX-LX304's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Yamaha RX-A880: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Yamaha RX-A880: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: 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.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Yamaha RX-A880: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: 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

        Yamaha RX-A880 and Pioneer VSX-LX304 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.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-LX304 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Yamaha RX-A880 and Pioneer VSX-LX304 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.

        IMAX Enhanced

        Pioneer VSX-LX304 is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

        • What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
        AUDIO DECODING Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        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

        Yamaha RX-A880 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Pioneer VSX-LX304 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A880: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX304: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A880 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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 RX-A880 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 Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        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 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A880 and Pioneer VSX-LX304 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A880 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: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A880 and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX304 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A880 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX304 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:
        • Yamaha RX-A880
          Inputs:           7   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Yamaha RX-A880
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304
          Inputs:           0   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.
        • Yamaha RX-A880 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A880
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Yamaha RX-A880: USB, mini-jack Audio
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack

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        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs4 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs1
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Yamaha RX-A880 and Pioneer VSX-LX304 and gave them scores of 89 and 90 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.


        Yamaha RX-A880

        Pioneer VSX-LX304

        OVERALL
        89
        OVERALL
        90

        Amplifier

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

        Audio Features

        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
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   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

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   7 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
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        GOOD
        82
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        BrandYamahaPioneer
        SeriesAventageElite
        ModelRX-A880VSX-LX304
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryBrazilAustralia and Asia
        Release Year20182019
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A870 Pioneer VSX-LX303
        SuccessorYamaha RX-A2A Pioneer VSX-LX305
        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output100 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 DesignDirect Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zoneAKM AK4458 & TI PCM5101
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.19.1
        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, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/32 Bit 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, 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
        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 Surround10 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers including surround back
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) Advanced MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        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 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs4 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs1
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, mini-jack AudioHDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        adapterport
        ZONES Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Number of Zones23
        Powered ZonesZone 22 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsRCA PreoutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
        Zone 3 Outs
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output12 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE (8 sets)
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2)
        FL Dimmer
        RADIO Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        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 Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Power SupplyAC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption270 W760 W
        Maximum Power Consumption590 W
        No Sound Power75 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Dimensions (W x H x D)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")        		435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)544 mm x 287 mm x 443 mm
        21-7/16" x 11-5/16" x 17-7/16"
        Weight11.0 kg (23.4 lbs)10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
        Weight of Package13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A880 Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.06% 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)160 W (10% THD)185 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)195 W220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)170 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W130 W
        THD0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 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 (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front)
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance1.6 V
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)8 Ω - 600 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)110 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)96 dB80 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        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 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․24․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA
        FM Frequency87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
        Warranty3 Years3 Years

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

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