Integra DRX-8.4 vs Onkyo TX-NR838

GENERAL	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Brand	Integra	Onkyo
Model	DRX-8.4	TX-NR838
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	Others
Release Year	2023	2014
Predecessor	Integra DRX-7.3	Onkyo TX-NR828
Successor		Onkyo TX-RZ800

AMPLIFIER	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Channels	11.4	7.2
Power Output	150 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
Amplifier Design	All new symmetric Class AB
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)	Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry		All Channels
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability	Front L/R and Center Channels
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Dual 32-bit DSP for Powerful Advanced Processing
DAC	Two precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream II	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1
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	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 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, AAC, LPCM	FLAC, 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 USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC	FLAC, 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	All 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	2 independent + 2 parallel

CALIBRATION	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Dirac Live™ Premium Licence	AccuEQ
Calibration Microphone	Setup via Dirac PC/MAC app and optional USB mic (Advanced), OR free Integra mobile app and included wired mic (Basic)

VIDEO FEATURES	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
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)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 48/50/60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12-bit and 4K 100/120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12-bit	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz	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 Resolution	480i/576i	1080i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi	via Integra Music Control App
MHL Input		Front HDMI
DLNA 1.5
Domotz Pro Compatible
OvrC Compatible
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 Remote Control App	Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs	6
USB Input	1	1 (Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	4	7 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	7.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R, Center and 2 subwoofers
Composite Video Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport

ZONES	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Number of Zones	3	3
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out	RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA, C:25 mA)	1 (Zone2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 1	1 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
On-Screen Display	High-definition GUI over HDMI	Advanced "Home" GUI
GUI Languages	9
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

RADIO	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Analog Tuner		FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Front Panel	Audiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	15	11
Large Speaker Terminals	15	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals
Rack Mount Kit Available	IRK-180-4C

POWER	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Power Supply	AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Independent Power Supply		2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive Custom Transformer	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	1190 W	720 W
No Sound Power		90 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.2 W
Capacitor Bank		15,000 µF
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function

PHYSICAL	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 198 mm x 470 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/2"	435 mm x 198.5 mm x 400 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-3/4"
Weight	22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)	15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Integra DRX-8.4	Onkyo TX-NR838
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		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)	260 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)		300 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		150 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Damping Factor		60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	2.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω	200 mV/470 Ω
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		4.6 V/470 Ω
Rated XLR Output Level and Impedance	2 V/220 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)	70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	107 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	78 dB	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 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 (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Frequency		522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

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

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