Pioneer VSX-S520 vs Pioneer VSX-532 review

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Pioneer VSX-S520 vs Pioneer VSX-532 review

Pioneer VSX-S520
vs
Pioneer VSX-532

The Pioneer VSX-S520 vs Pioneer VSX-532 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the VSX-S520 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 50/4, while the VSX-532 has a power of 80/8, 150/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the VSX-S520 it is 0.09%, but for the VSX-532 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

Competitive models use the same DAC. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Pioneer VSX-532. Both Pioneer VSX-S520 and Pioneer VSX-532 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The VSX-S520 has access to the Spotify service. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the VSX-S520 and the VSX-532. Video scaling is only possible with the VSX-S520. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the VSX-S520.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs is the same - 4/1.Pioneer VSX-S520 connectionsPioneer VSX-532 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the VSX-S520 and the VSX-532. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. VSX-S520 and VSX-532 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Pioneer VSX-S520. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in VSX-532. The Pioneer VSX-S520 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the VSX-S520. Only in the VSX-S520 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Pioneer VSX-S520
Pioneer VSX-532

Model

VSX-S520
VSX-532

Brand

Pioneer
Pioneer

Reviews

77
238

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

50/4
80/8, 150/6

Output impedance, Ohm

4
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

MCACC
MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Sound Retriever

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

1
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

0
2

Component input/output

0/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
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
DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

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
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:X

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

60
210

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.35

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 7 x 32.5/17x 2.7 x 12.6
43.5 x 17.2 x 36/17. x 6.6 x 12.6

Weight, kg/lbs

4/8.8
7.7/17.6

Other

Release year

2016
2017
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AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6
  • 4.3
  • 6Pioneer VSX-S520
  • 4.3Pioneer VSX-532