Pioneer VSX-830-K vs Yamaha RX-A830

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	VSX-830-K	RX-A830
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Australia
Release Year	2015	2013
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-824-K	Yamaha RX-A820
Successor	Pioneer VSX-831	Yamaha RX-A840

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Channels	5.2	7.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 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	Front

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Texas Instruments Aureus
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	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	with Loudness Management
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	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	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	WAV, FLAC
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		Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
Auto Level Control	Multi-Channel
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Sound Retriever	Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		/ (AIR SURROUND XTREME)
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround	10 + 1 Mode
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers	(Surround Back/Height/Wide)
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Advanced MCACC	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	6
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
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 24-bit) 4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit) 4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)	up to 4K/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K	up to 4K/30p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Composite	Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth		via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input	1 Rear (Version 2.0)
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
HDMI Inputs	6	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	2	5 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Number of Zones	1	2
Powered Zones		Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs		Line Out
Zone B Video Output		(HDMI)
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(1)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
On-Screen Display	Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)	Graphical user interface
SCENE		(four sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator	Built-in
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	5.2 ch Front Bi-amp
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	System Remote Control	(Preset)

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	63	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	9
Large Speaker Terminals	5	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	450 W	300 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.15 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 168 mm x 331.5 mm 17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/16"	435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
Weight	8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz)	10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-830-K	Yamaha RX-A830
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		110 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		130 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		160 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		160 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		140 W
THD		0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	315 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		81 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)		+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
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 (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 Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	Dual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal	19-pin (not DVI)
HDMI Output Type	5 V, 55 mA
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal	5 V, 900 mA	5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1700 kHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor	3 Years

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

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