Pioneer VSX-832 vs Pioneer VSX-531

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Model	VSX-832	VSX-531
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	North America
Release Year	2017	2016
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-831	Pioneer VSX-530-K
Successor	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-532

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Channels	5.1	5.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Amplifier Design	Discrete Direct Energy	Discrete Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	AKM AK4438
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
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
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES
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, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, WMA, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
Auto Level Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever	Advanced (2-Channel)	Advanced (2-Channel)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	2 Channel	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever	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	10 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1
Reflex Optimizer
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-832	Pioneer VSX-531
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 (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Composite
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-832	Pioneer VSX-531
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
AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 front)	3 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs		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, Mini-Jack
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Number of Zones	1	1
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
On-Screen Display	GUI with System/Network Setup Menu	HDMI only
GUI Languages	9
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND
FL Dimmer
Function Rename

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Front Panel	Brushed	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals	5	2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	400 W	210 W
No Sound Power	40 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.45 W
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173 mm x 320.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-5/8"	435 mm x 168 mm x 320.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 12-5/8"
Weight	8.6 kg (19 lbs)	8.0 kg (17 lb 10 oz)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-531
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		140 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
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	330 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․1 + LE	3.0
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal		Type A (19-pin)
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 55 mA
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 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	1 Year Parts & Labor	1 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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