| AMPLIFIER |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Channels | 15.4 | 5.1 |
| Power Output | 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | | |
| Amplifier Design | Monolithic | Discrete Direct Energy |
| Discrete Amplification | | |
| THX™ Certification | | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | | |
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | | |
| Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction | L/R separated | |
| Bi-amp Capability | 7-ch (assignable) | |
| AUDIO FEATURES |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Dual-core 1GHz DSP | Texas Instruments Aureus |
| DAC Specs | | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 15.4 | 5.1 |
| D.D.S.C. HD Digital | 32 bit | |
| Alpha Processing | AL32 Processing Multichannel | |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | | |
| Dolby Atmos | up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6 | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | | |
| Dolby Atmos Music | | |
| Dolby TrueHD | | |
| Dolby Digital Plus | | |
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | | |
| Dolby Pro Logic | | PLII |
| Dolby Digital EX | | |
| Surround EX | | |
| DTS:X | Pro up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6 | |
| 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 | |
| IMAX Enhanced | | |
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | 13.1-ch (Built-In) | |
| 360 Reality Audio | | |
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Network Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | |
| Gapless Playback | | |
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | |
| DSD to PCM Converter | | |
| USB DAC | | |
| Jitter Reduction | | |
| Auto Level Control | | 2 Channel |
| DTS Dialogue Control | | |
| Dialog Enhancement | | |
| Dialog Level Adjustment | | |
| Dialog normalization | | |
| Dialogue Lift | | |
| Sound Retriever | | Advanced (2-Channel) |
| Sound Retriever AIR | | |
| Digital noise Reduction | | |
| Tone Control | | Front L/R Channels |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | | Advanced Sound Retriever |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | | |
| Audyssey LFC | | |
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | | |
| Audyssey DSX | | |
| Direct Mode | | |
| Pure Direct Mode | | |
| Auto Surround | | |
| Optimum Surround | | |
| Advanced Surround | | 9+1 Mode DSP |
| Wide Surround | | |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | | |
| Headphone Surround | | |
| Virtual Speakers | | |
| Virtual Depth | | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs | | |
| CALIBRATION |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) | MCACC Auto |
| Audyssey App Support | | |
| Manual MCACC | | |
| MCACC Memory | | 1 |
| Phase Control | | |
| Auto Phase Control Plus | | |
| Full Band Phase Control | | |
| Standing Wave Control | | |
| EQ Bands | | 5-Band |
| Symmetric EQ | | |
| X-Curve | | |
| Distance Adjustment | | 0.1 Feet |
| Precision Distance | | |
| Polarity Check | | |
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | | |
| PC Display | | |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | | |
| Bass Sync | | |
| VIDEO FEATURES |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| HDR10 | | |
| HDR10+ | | |
| Dynamic HDR | | |
| BT.2020 color space | | |
| Dolby Vision | | |
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | | |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
| HDBaseT Compatible | | |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | | |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | | |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | | |
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | | |
| QFT (Quick Frame transport) | | |
| 3-D Ready | | |
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K/30p |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | | |
| Component Video Upscaling | | |
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | | |
| Stream Smoother | | |
| Pure Cinema | | |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | | |
| Triple HD noise Reduction | | |
| Super Resolution | | |
| isf Certified Calibration Control | | |
| CONNECTIVITY |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Wi-Fi | | |
| Bluetooth | SBC | |
| Bluetooth Headphone Transmission | | |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | | |
| Google Assistant | | |
| Chromecast Built-In | | |
| Apple Siri | | |
| Works with SonoS | | |
| HEOS | | |
| DTS Play-Fi | | |
| MHL Input | | |
| DLNA 1.5 | | |
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod and iPhone via front USB |
| Remote App | | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | | |
| TERMINALS |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| HDMI Inputs | 7 | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2) | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | 7 | |
| USB Input | 1 Front for USB memory | 1 Front |
| USB DC Out Port | 5 V, 1.5 A | |
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Optical Outputs | | |
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 6 | 3 |
| RCA Line Outputs | | |
| XLR Line Inputs | 1 | |
| Phono Input | | |
| Multi-Channel Input | | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 17.4 | 0.1 |
| XLR Pre-outs | 4 subwoofers | |
| Composite Video Inputs | | 2 |
| Composite Video Outputs | | 1 |
| S-Video Inputs | | |
| S-Video Outputs | | |
| Component Video Inputs | | |
| Component Video Outputs | | |
| Ethernet | | |
| Ethernet Switch | | |
| PC In | | |
| Front A/V Inputs | USB | USB |
| Speaker A/B | assignable | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | | |
| adapterport | | |
| ZONES |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Number of Zones | 3 | 1 |
| Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out | |
| Zone 3 Outs | Pre Out | |
| RS-232C Interface | | |
| +12V Trigger Output | 2 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| On-Screen Display | Advanced Graphic User Interface | Composite Video Only |
| GUI Languages | 9 | |
| Web Control | | |
| Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | | |
| AV Navigator | | |
| IP Control | | |
| Control4 SDDP | | |
| PreAmp Mode | | |
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | | |
| Display | 2 lines FLD | |
| FL Dimmer | | |
| Function Rename | | |
| Remote Controller | RC-1250 | System Remote Control |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | |
| Denon Link HD | | |
| Setup Assistant | | |
| Quick Select plus / Quick Select | / | |
| RADIO |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Analog Tuner | | FM/AM |
| Presets | | 30 |
| Digital Radio | | |
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | | |
| Spotify | | |
| Tidal | | |
| Deezer | | |
| Napster | | |
| SiriusXM | | |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Front Panel | Metal | Brushed |
| Solid Aluminum Front | | |
| Speaker Terminals | 17 | 5 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 17 | 2 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | | |
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | | |
| 3D Space Frame Construction | | |
| High Grade Audio Components | | |
| Gold plated RCA terminals | | |
| POWER |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Power Supply | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | | |
| Transformer Stabilizer | | |
| Power Consumption | 1100 W | 415 W |
| No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 80 W/160 W | |
| Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | | |
| Auto Power Standby | | |
| Auto Power off | | |
| PHYSICAL |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 434 mm x 195 mm x 493 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 259 mm x 498 mm)
17.1" x 7.7" x 19.4" (with antenna up: 17.1" x 10.2" x 19.6") | 435 mm x 168 mm x 331.5 mm
17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16" |
| Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) | | |
| Weight | 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs) | 8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) |
| Weight of Package | 38.0 kg (80 lbs) | |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
Denon AVC-A1H |
Pioneer VSX-523-K |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 150 W (0.05% THD) | 80 W (0.08% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 190 W (0.7% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | | 140 W (1% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 260 W (10% THD) | |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 210 W (1% THD) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 280 W x 2-channel | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 170 W x 2-channel | |
| THD (Digital) | 0.002% (1 kHz, at 0 dB) | |
| Analog Distortion | 0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode) | |
| Phono Distortion | 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | RCA: 200 mV
XLR: 400 mV | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 2.5 mV | |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | RCA: 1.2 V
XLR: 2.4 V | |
| Rated Output digital | 2 V (at 0 dB playback) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 102 dB | 98 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)) | | 79 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 74 dB | |
| S/N Ratio (digital) | 110 dB | |
| Dynamic Range (digital) | 110 dB | |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | |
| Bluetooth Version | 5․0 | |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| HDMI Terminal | | Type A (19-pin) |
| HDMI Output Type | | 5 V, 100 mA |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz |
| AM Frequency | | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 1 Year |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
