Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Pioneer VSX-935

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      ModelTX-SR494VSX-935
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaEurope
      Release Year20192021
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-934
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output80 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 DesignDirect Energy
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
      DACAKMAKM AK4458
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 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
      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
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels All 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
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Advanced Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Virtual Depth

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      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ MCACC
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      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 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppPioneer Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      HDMI Inputs46
      HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs3
      USB Input2 (1 Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      RCA Line Inputs35 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Number of Zones22
      Powered Zones 22
      Zone 2 OutsZone B Pre/Line OutHDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      On-Screen Display
      GUI Languages79
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      FL Dimmer
      Remote ControllerRC-974R
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)

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      RADIO Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals77
      Large Speaker Terminals27
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption490 W450 W
      No Sound Power55 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 160 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"
      435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
      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"
      536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
      21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
      Weight8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR494 Pioneer VSX-935
      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)160 W (10% THD)160 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 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)109 db106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      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 Terminal5 V, 1 AFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
      Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/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)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      DAB Freq174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
      Warranty2 Years1 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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