Integra DRX-2.3 vs Onkyo TX-NR838

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      BrandIntegraOnkyo
      ModelDRX-2.3TX-NR838
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaOthers
      Release Year20192014
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR828
      SuccessorIntegra DRX-2.4 Onkyo TX-RZ800
      AMPLIFIER Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry for All Channels
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry All Channels
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability Front L/R Channels
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-Bit DSP Chip for Advanced ProcessingDual 32-bit DSP for Powerful Advanced Processing
      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
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital 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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AACFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AACFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC
      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 PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Room calibration with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ AccuEQ
      Standing Wave Control
      Distance Adjustment0.1 - foot
      VIDEO FEATURES Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.2
      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 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i1080i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front HDMI
      DLNA 1.5
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      AirPlay Airplay 2 AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      Remote App Integra Control ProOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      HDMI Inputs67 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 (Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs13
      RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)4 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs11
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsComposite, L/R AudioHDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord Oversized AC Cord
      uport
      ZONES Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Number of Zones23
      Powered Zones 2 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMIHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output3 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA, C:25 mA)1 (Zone2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUI
      GUI Languages9
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready

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      RADIO Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Front PanelAnti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals911
      Large Speaker Terminals911
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      Rack Mount Kit AvailableIRK-155-3D
      POWER Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply22
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption460 W720 W
      No Sound Power90 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.2 W
      Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 174 mm x 376.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-13/16"
      435 mm x 198.5 mm x 400 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-3/4"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)560 mm x 305 mm x 467 mm
      22-1/16" x 12" x 18-3/8"
      Weight9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Integra DRX-2.3 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)130 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)145 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)160 W (0.7% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)170 W (10% THD)215 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)180 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W300 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W150 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ2.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance200 mV/470 Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance4.6 V/470 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz2.8 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 Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 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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