Denon AVC-X6800H vs Pioneer VSX-522-K

GENERAL	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Brand	Denon	Pioneer
Model	AVC-X6800H	VSX-522-K
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	USA
Release Year	2024	2012
Predecessor	Denon AVC-X6700H
Successor		Pioneer VSX-523-K

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Channels	11.4	5.1
Power Output	140 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	Direct Energy
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability	5-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC Specs		192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	13.4	7.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital	32 bit
Alpha Processing	AL32 Processing Multichannel
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
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 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
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
Digital Filter Slow Mode
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-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-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-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-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
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone via front USB
Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-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	7	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	13.4	2.1 (Surr Back/Front Height)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1
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-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-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	3
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Composite Video Only
GUI Languages	9
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration
Display	2 lines FLD
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	RC-1256	System Remote Control
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Analog Tuner		FM/AM
Presets		30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Front Panel	Metal	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	13	5
Large Speaker Terminals	13	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-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	750 W	415 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.4 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 379 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 389 mm) 17.1" x 6.6" x 14.9" (with antenna: 17.1" x 9.3" x 15.3")	435 mm x 168 mm x 342.5 mm 17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/2"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	531 mm x 303 mm x 465 mm 20.9" x 11.9" x 18.3"
Weight	15.6 kg (34.4 lbs)	8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz)
Weight of Package	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVC-X6800H	Pioneer VSX-522-K
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% THD)	80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	175 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)	250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	205 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	250 W x 2-channel
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W x 2-channel
THD (Digital)	0.005% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.004% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	1.2 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)	104 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	104 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 (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
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	5․4
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	3 Years	1 Year

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

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