Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

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Pioneer VSX-935
7.6
Yamaha R-N1000A
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Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

Pioneer VSX-935
vs
Yamaha R-N1000A

What is better - Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha R-N1000A?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the VSX-935 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 170/6, while the R-N1000A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the VSX-935 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N1000A it is 0.07%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the VSX-935 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 VSX-935 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 VSX-935. Video scaling is only possible with the VSX-935. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the VSX-935.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the VSX-935 has 6/2, and the R-N1000A has 1/0.Pioneer VSX-935 connectionsYamaha R-N1000A connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the VSX-935. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that HDMI CEC support is not implemented. VSX-935 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 VSX-935 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 VSX-935. Only in the VSX-935 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Pioneer VSX-935
Yamaha R-N1000A

Model

VSX-935
R-N1000A

Brand

Pioneer
Yamaha

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