Onkyo TX-NR515 vs Pioneer VSX-70

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Brand	Onkyo	Pioneer
Series		Elite
Model	TX-NR515	VSX-70
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe and Australia	USA
Release Year	2012	2013
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR509	Pioneer VSX-60
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR525	Pioneer VSX-80

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Direct Energy
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability		Front
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	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	PLIIz	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:X
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
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
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	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio	plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
Auto Level Control		Multi-Channel
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever		Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer		Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
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
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		11 + 1 Mode
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey 2EQ	Advanced MCACC
Audyssey App Support
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		6
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands		9-Band (Advanced)
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment		1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
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 1080p	up to 4K/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	up to 4K/30p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	1080p (1125p)
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments		YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)	via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth		via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input	Front HDMI	1 (Front)
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay		AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB	iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
Remote App	iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	1 Front
USB DC Out Port		1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	5	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	4 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video	HDMI, USB, Composite Video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
adapterport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out	Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		HDMI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
On-Screen Display	Advanced "Home" GUI	Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator		Built-in
PC Set-Up
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration		Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller		Learning Remote Control
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	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	63
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Front Panel		Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	480 W	550 W
No Sound Power	65 W (230 V)/70 W (240 V)
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"	435 mm x 168 mm x 363 mm 17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16"
Weight	9.2 kg (20.3 lbs)	9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR515	Pioneer VSX-70
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.7% THD)	90 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	125 W (0.1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		165 W (1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	160 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	100 W
THD	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 (Line)	315 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/2.2 kΩ
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance	2 V/2.2 kΩ
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))		81 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		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	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
HDMI Terminal		19-pin (not DVI)
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 100 mA
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 900 mA
USB Terminal		USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 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	2 Years	2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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