Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Pioneer VSX-935

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Pioneer VSX-935
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      Specifications

      GENERAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      BrandPioneerPioneer
      ModelSC-1522-KVSX-935
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAAustralia and Asia
      Release Year20122021
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-934
      SuccessorPioneer SC-1523-K
      AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Channels9.27.2
      Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignClass D3Direct Energy
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability Front Channel
      AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus x 2Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
      DACAKM AK4458
      DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing9.17.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo 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
      Network Audio FormatsWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
      Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, 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 plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
      Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
      Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) Advanced (2ch)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control All Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround15+1 Modes
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC MCACC
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory61
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      EQ Bands9-Band
      Symmetric EQ
      X-Curve
      Distance Adjustment1/2 inch
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      PC Display
      VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K 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 Version2.22.3
      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 1080pup to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
      Stream Smoother
      Pure Cinema
      Video Parameter AdjustmentsHD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
      Triple HD noise Reduction
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input 1 Front
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppiControlAV2012Pioneer Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs3
      USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
      USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs55 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs2
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoUSB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      adapterport
      ZONES Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Number of Zones32
      Powered Zones 2 and 32
      Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferHDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 10 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      On-Screen DisplayGUI
      GUI Languages9
      Multi-Zone On-Screen DisplayZone 2 Text
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker Configuration7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
      FL Dimmer
      Function Rename
      Remote Controllerlearning remote controlRC-974R

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      RADIO Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      Presets6340
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
      Front PanelBrushed AluminumBrushed
      Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum Chassis
      ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
      Speaker Terminals117
      Large Speaker Terminals117
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption330 W450 W
      No Sound Power55 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"      		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)536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
      21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
      Weight15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-1522-K Pioneer VSX-935
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)170 W (1.0% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
      Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)
      Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
      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
      THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)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
      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-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
      HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 AFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
      Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty1 Year1 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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