Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

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What is better - Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 vs Yamaha R-N1000A?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the Elite VSX-LX505 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 120/8, 230/6, while the R-N1000A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the Elite VSX-LX505 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N1000A it is 0.07%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the Elite VSX-LX505 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the R-N1000A is equipped with 192 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model R-N1000A can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

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 Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, but the Yamaha R-N1000A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the Elite VSX-LX505. Video scaling is only possible with the Elite VSX-LX505. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the Elite VSX-LX505.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the Elite VSX-LX505 has 7/2, and the R-N1000A has 1/0. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the Elite VSX-LX505. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that HDMI CEC support is not implemented. Elite VSX-LX505 and R-N1000A support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control is performed using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI in both models. There is an ECO mode in R-N1000A. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 and the Yamaha R-N1000A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the Elite VSX-LX505. Only in the Elite VSX-LX505 realized a DTS:X surround technology.