Pioneer VSX-532 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 review

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AV receivers comparison chart

Overall
Pioneer VSX-532
4.3
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10
4
6
6
5
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5
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Pioneer VSX-532 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 review

Pioneer VSX-532
vs
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10

What is better - Pioneer VSX-532 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the VSX-532 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 150/6, while the Topaz SR10 has a power of 85/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the VSX-532 it is 0.08%, but for the Topaz SR10 it is 0.01%. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Pioneer VSX-532. The model VSX-532 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless connection to the Internet via WIFI can not be performed on these receivers. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the VSX-532. Support for Apple Music Services not implemented. Spotify is not available for these receivers. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the VSX-532. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Review participants do not have the Dolby Vision feature. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Pioneer VSX-532. HDMI eARC is not supported by the VSX-532 and the Topaz SR10. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Pioneer VSX-532 has HDMI CEC. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in VSX-532. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Pioneer VSX-532
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10

Model

VSX-532
Topaz SR10

Brand

Pioneer
Cambridge Audio

Reviews

238
16

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
2.0

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

80/8, 150/6
85/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-50KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.01

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Sound Retriever
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
0

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
0/0

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

1
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
0

Coaxial digital input

1
0

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

0/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic
phones

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color
has not

Additional features

Voice control

App control

Display

fluorescent
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
has not

Zone audio output

has not
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not
has not

Multi-room control

has not
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
has not

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:X
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

210
500

Standby consumption, W

0.35

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.2 x 36/17. x 6.6 x 12.6
43 x 11 x 34/16.9 x 4.3 x 13.4

Weight, kg/lbs

7.7/17.6
8.1/17.8

Other

Release year

2017
2010
Pioneer VSX-532
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10
Pioneer VSX-532
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 4.3
  • 4
  • 4.3Pioneer VSX-532
  • 4Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10