Pioneer VSX-LX505 vs Yamaha RX-V385

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      BrandPioneerYamaha
      SeriesElite
      ModelVSX-LX505RX-V385
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaAsia
      Release Year20212018
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-LX504 Yamaha RX-V383
      AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Channels9.25.1
      Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability
      AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.25.1
      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 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 FormatsMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      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
      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
      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
      CINEMA DSP
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Advanced Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Virtual Speakers
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction YPAO sound optimization
      Calibration MicrophoneMCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
      YPAO Volume
      VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      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 Passthroughup to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)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 Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, in and out
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App
      MHL Input
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppPioneer Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
      8K Inputs6
      USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs43 (1 Front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)0.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs23
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      On-Screen Display color OSD
      GUI Languages7
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      FL Dimmer
      Remote ControllerRC-974R

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      RADIO Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals115
      Large Speaker Terminals115
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption850 W260 W
      Maximum Power Consumption600 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 386 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-3/16"
      435 mm x 161 mm x 315 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)541 mm x 310 mm x 487 mm
      21-5/16" x 12-3/16" x 19-3/16"
      20.5" x 16" x 9"
      Weight13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
      Weight of Package16.0 kg (35.3 lbs)30 lbs

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      SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)230 W (10% THD)135 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)150 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W130 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)110 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB110 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)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 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)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․22․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
      Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
      USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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 RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
      Warranty3 Years2 Years

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

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