Integra DRX-8.4 vs Onkyo TX-SR494

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      BrandIntegraOnkyo
      ModelDRX-8.4TX-SR494
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryEuropeNorth America
      Release Year20232019
      PredecessorIntegra DRX-7.3
      AMPLIFIER Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Channels11.47.2
      Power Output150 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 DesignAll new symmetric Class AB
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      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-SR494
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
      DACTwo precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream IIAKM
      DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
      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
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      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, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, LPCM
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control All Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Music Optimizer
      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
      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

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      CALIBRATION Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Dirac Live™ Premium Licence AccuEQ
      Calibration MicrophoneSetup 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-SR494
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      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 Passthroughup to 8K 48/50/60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12-bit and 4K 100/120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12-bitup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi via Integra Music Control App
      MHL Input
      Domotz Pro Compatible
      OvrC Compatible
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Integra Remote Control App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)1
      8K Inputs6
      USB Input1
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs31
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs43
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs1
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.40.2
      XLR Pre-outsFront L/R, Center and 2 subwoofers
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Number of Zones32
      Powered Zones 2 and 3 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)Zone B 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)0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 10 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      On-Screen Display High-definition GUI over HDMI
      GUI Languages97
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)

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      RADIO Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Analog Tuner FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Front PanelAudiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals157
      Large Speaker Terminals152
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      Rack Mount Kit AvailableIRK-180-4C
      POWER Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Power SupplyAC 220-230 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive Custom Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption1190 W490 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
      PHYSICAL Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      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 160 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)525 mm x 240 mm x 405 mm
      20-11/16" x 9-7/16" x 15-15/16"
      Weight22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)
      Weight of Package10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Integra DRX-8.4 Onkyo TX-SR494
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.08% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)260 W (10% THD)160 W (10% THD)
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω
      Rated XLR Output Level and Impedance2 V/220 Ω
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)107 dB109 db
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)78 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 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)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 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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