What is better - Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Pioneer VSX-935?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 140/8, 220/4, while the VSX-935 has a power of 80/8, 170/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 it is 0.06%, but for the VSX-935 it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 received the model ESS SABRE ( ES9007S) 384 KHz/32-bit, but the VSX-935 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model AVENTAGE RX-A2080 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, but the Pioneer VSX-935 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud.
Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and the VSX-935. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has 7/3, and the VSX-935 has 6/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and the VSX-935. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has HDMI CEC. AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and VSX-935 support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Unlike the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 where 3 Multi zones is provided, the VSX-935 works with 2 Multi zones. For voice control in the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, but in the VSX-935 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in AVENTAGE RX-A2080. The Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and the Pioneer VSX-935 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.