Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha RX-A3070

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Brand	Pioneer	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	VSX-935	RX-A3070
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	Australia
Release Year	2021	2017
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-934	Yamaha RX-A3060
Successor		Yamaha RX-A3080

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM AK4458	ESS SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ES9026PRO (for main 7 channels)
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
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
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD	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
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Sound Retriever	Advanced (2ch)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever	including enhancer for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer		up to 96/24
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		HD3
DSP Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Auto Surround
Advanced Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
HDMI Inputs	6	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs	3
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	5 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		4
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Mini-Jack	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)	HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
On-Screen Display		Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
FL Dimmer
Remote Controller	RC-974R	(Preset)

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio		DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Front Panel	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
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-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	450 W	490 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-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
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 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm)
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm 21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
Weight	9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)	19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
Weight of Package	12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-935	Yamaha RX-A3070
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		165 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	160 W (10% THD)	230 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	135 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W	175 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 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)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 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	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/60 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	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)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
DAB Freq	174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)	174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
DAB audio formats		MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
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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