Integra DRX-7.1 vs Pioneer VSX-530-K

GENERAL	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Brand	Integra	Pioneer
Model	DRX-7.1	VSX-530-K
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia	USA
Release Year	2018	2015
Predecessor		Pioneer VSX-524-K
Successor	Integra DRX-7.3	Pioneer VSX-531

AMPLIFIER	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Channels	9.2	5.1
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Hybrid Digital Low-Impedance, High-Current Amplifier	Discrete Direct Energy
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	All Channels
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Analog Devices SHARC (x3) 32-Bit DSP Chips	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	AKM AK4490 Stereo DAC for Front L/R 2 AKM AK4458 Multichannel DACs for Other Channels 2 AKM AK4388 Stereo DACs for Zone 2 and Zone 3
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R 768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels 192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	5.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLII
Dolby Digital EX
THX Listening Modes
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
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC	MP3, WMA, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC
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
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever		Advanced (2-Channel)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		10 + 1 Mode
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ Advance with AccuReflex™
Manual MCACC
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control	User Defined (x3) Standing Wave EQ
EQ Bands
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	0.1 - foot	0.1 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible	In: 1 Out: 1 RS-232: 1 (Pasth through) IR In: 1 (Path through) IR Out: 1 (Path through) Maximum Video Resolution: 4K 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	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 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (4:2:0 24-bit) 4K/24p (4:4:4 24-bit) 4K/24p (4:2:2 36-bit)
Video Signal Upscaling
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	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input		1 Rear (Version 2.0)
DLNA 1.5
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
AirPlay	Airplay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Integra Control Pro	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	4
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	6	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord	Oversized AC Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Number of Zones	3	1
Powered Zones	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA, C:25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 1	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphical User Interface	HDMI only
GUI Languages	9
AV Navigator
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller		System Remote Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Front Panel	Audiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	11	5
Large Speaker Terminals	11	2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals
Rack Mount Kit Available	IRK-180-4C

POWER	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Power Supply	AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply	2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	330 W	415 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 197 mm x 446.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-3/4" x 17-9/16"	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)	565 mm x 325 mm x 547 mm 22-1/4" x 12-13/16" x 21-9/16"
Weight	19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)	8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz)
Weight of Package	22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Integra DRX-7.1	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		140 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	200 W (1% THD)
Maximum Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	320 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	320 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	270 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W
THD	0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/82 kΩ (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/330 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	43 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	108 dB	98 dB
S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))		79 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	90 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 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)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Bluetooth Version		3.0
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal		Type A (19-pin)
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 55 mA
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1700 kHz
Warranty	3 Years	1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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