| AMPLIFIER |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Channels | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | | |
| Amplifier Design | Discrete Direct Energy | |
| THX™ Certification | | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | | |
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | | |
| Bi-amp Capability | | |
| AUDIO FEATURES |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | 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 | PLII | PLIIx |
| Dolby Digital EX | | |
| Surround EX | | |
| DTS:X | | |
| DTS Neural:X | | |
| DTS Virtual:X | | |
| DTS Neo | Neo:6 | Neo:6 |
| 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 | | |
| 360 Reality Audio | | |
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | | |
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| DSD via USB | | |
| DSD to PCM Converter | | |
| USB DAC | | |
| Jitter Reduction | | |
| Auto Level Control | | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | | |
| Dialog Enhancement | | |
| Dialogue Lift | | |
| Digital Legato Linear | | |
| In-Ceiling Speaker Mode | | |
| OP Processing | | |
| Sound Optimizer | | |
| Sound Retriever | Advanced (2-Channel) | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | | |
| Digital noise Reduction | | |
| Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | All Channels |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | | |
| Audyssey LFC | | |
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | | |
| Audyssey DSX | | |
| Direct Mode | | |
| Pure Direct Mode | | |
| Auto Surround | | |
| Optimum Surround | | |
| Advanced Surround | 10 + 1 | |
| Wide Surround | | |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | | |
| Headphone Surround | | |
| Virtual Speakers | | |
| Virtual Depth | | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs | | |
| CALIBRATION |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | | D.C.A.C. |
| Calibration Microphone | | Mono |
| Speaker Relocation | | |
| Automatic Phase Matching | | |
| Manual MCACC | | |
| Phase Control | | |
| Auto Phase Control Plus | | |
| Full Band Phase Control | | |
| Standing Wave Control | | |
| EQ Bands | | |
| Symmetric EQ | | |
| X-Curve | | |
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet | |
| Precision Distance | | |
| Polarity Check | | |
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | | |
| VIDEO FEATURES |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| 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 4K/60p (4:4:4) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) |
| Video Signal Upscaling | | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | | |
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | | |
| Stream Smoother | | |
| Pure Cinema | | |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | | |
| Triple HD noise Reduction | | |
| Super Resolution | | |
| isf Certified Calibration Control | | |
| CONNECTIVITY |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Wi-Fi | | |
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | | |
| Chromecast Built-In | | |
| Works with SonoS | | |
| DTS Play-Fi | | |
| MHL Input | | |
| DLNA 1.5 | | |
| Music Connect | | |
| Remote Monitoring with ihiji | | |
| AirPlay | | |
| Apple Product Connection | | iPod, iPhone |
| Remote App | | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | | |
| TERMINALS |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | | |
| USB Input | 1 Front | 1 (Front) |
| USB DC Out Port | | |
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Outputs | | |
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 3 (1 front) | 4 |
| RCA Line Outputs | | |
| XLR Line Inputs | | |
| Phono Input | | |
| Multi-Channel Input | | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | | |
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video Inputs | | |
| S-Video Outputs | | |
| Component Video Inputs | | |
| Component Video Outputs | | |
| Ethernet | | |
| Ethernet Switch | | |
| PC In | | |
| Front A/V Inputs | USB, Mini-Jack | USB |
| Speaker A/B | | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | | |
| adapterport | | |
| ZONES |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Number of Zones | 1 | 1 |
| RS-232C Interface | | |
| +12V Trigger Output | | 0 |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| On-Screen Display | HDMI only | Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI) |
| GUI Languages | | 4 |
| AV Navigator | | |
| IP Control | | |
| PreAmp Mode | | |
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | | |
| FL Dimmer | | |
| Function Rename | | |
| RADIO |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM with RDS |
| Presets | 30 | 30 (30/-) |
| Digital Radio | | |
| Internet Radio | | |
| Pandora | | |
| Spotify | | |
| Tidal | | |
| Deezer | | |
| Napster | | |
| SiriusXM | | |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Front Panel | Brushed | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | | |
| Speaker Terminals | 5 | 7 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 2 | 7 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | | |
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | | |
| 3D Space Frame Construction | | |
| Gold plated RCA terminals | | |
| POWER |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | | |
| Transformer Stabilizer | | |
| Power Consumption | 210 W | 240 W |
| Standby Power | 0.45 W | 0.3 W |
| Auto Power off | | |
| PHYSICAL |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 168 mm x 320.5 mm
17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 12-5/8" | 430 mm x 156 mm x 329.4 mm
17" x 6-1/4" x 13" |
| Weight | 8.0 kg (17 lb 10 oz) | 7.8 kg (17 lbs. 4 oz.) |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
Pioneer VSX-531 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 80 W (0.08% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | | 90 W (0.09% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | | 105 W (1% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (1% THD) | 145 W (0.9% THD) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | | 500 mV/50 kΩ |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | | 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | | 105 dB (500 mV) |
| S/N Ratio (digital) | | 100 dB (20 kHz LPF) |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Bluetooth Version | 3.0 | 4․2 |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| HDMI Terminal | Type A (19-pin) | |
| HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A | Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor | 2 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
