Pioneer VSX-933 vs Yamaha RX-A820

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	VSX-933	RX-A820
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	Asia
Release Year	2018	2012
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-932	Yamaha RX-A810
Successor	Pioneer VSX-934	Yamaha RX-A830

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Channels	7.2	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

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM AK4458	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	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		PLIIx
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	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	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	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
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Sound Retriever	Advanced
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All 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
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround	10 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
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
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	up to 4K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	1080i
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	(iPhone/iPad, Android™ phone/tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
HDMI Inputs	6	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2
8K Inputs
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 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	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		2
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		2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Mini-Jack	HDMI, 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-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out	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-933	Yamaha RX-A820
On-Screen Display	GUI with System/Network Setup Menu	Graphical user interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		(four sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/ Bi-AMP, ZONE 2
FL Dimmer
Remote Controller	User-Friendly Simple Remote Control	(Preset)

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	450 W	300 W
Maximum Power Consumption		590 W
No Sound Power	55 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"	435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
Weight	9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)	10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-933	Yamaha RX-A820
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		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)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	135 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 (3 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W	210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W	140 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	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)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 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	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	81 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	+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	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)	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	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
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.56 µV (15.0 dBf)	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	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 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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