Pioneer VSX-932 vs Pioneer SC-79

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Series		Elite
Model	VSX-932	SC-79
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	USA
Release Year	2017	2013
Predecessor		Pioneer SC-68
Successor	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer SC-89

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Discrete Direct Energy	Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
THX™ Certification		Ultra2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability		Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1	Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	AKM AK4438	ESS SABRE32 Ultra
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	9.1
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
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	AIFF/WAV/Apple Lossless/FLAC/MP3/WMA/AAC/DSD 5.6Mhz
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC		192kHz/32-bit
Jitter Reduction		plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
Auto Level Control		Multi-Channel
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever	Advanced	Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
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
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	15 + Headphone Surround
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance		(Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	Advanced MCACC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1	6
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band	9 (Advanced)
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet	1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible		for MAIN/HDZONE (HDMI Extension via CAT5 Cable)
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/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	up to 4K/30p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Composite	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p (1125p)
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments		Advanced Video Adjust - HD 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 VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Wi-Fi		via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input		Android MHL 3D/Full-HD/Charge
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)	iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
HDMI Inputs	4	9 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	1 Front
USB DC Out Port		1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 front)	5
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		3
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Mini-Jack	HDMI, USB, Composite Video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Number of Zones	1	4
Powered Zones		2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs		Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
Zone 3 Outs		Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
On-Screen Display	GUI with System/Network Setup Menu	Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
GUI Languages	9
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator		Built-in
PC Set-Up		With Remote Maintenance
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller		Learning Remote Control (Lumius)

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	63
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Chassis		Insulated Dual Chassis
Front Panel	Brushed	Aluminum (Hairline)
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction		Advanced Direct Construction
Speaker Terminals	7	11
Large Speaker Terminals	7	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	480 W	370 W
No Sound Power	45 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
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 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
Weight	8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)	17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer SC-79
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		150 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		200 W (1.0% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 W (1% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)		255 W (1.0% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive		850 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
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	330 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	103 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 HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
USB DAC Terminal		USB2.0 (Type B)
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)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	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
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
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 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	2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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