Pioneer VSX-935 vs Sony STR-AN1000 review
The Pioneer VSX-935 vs Sony STR-AN1000 comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.
Amplifier
Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 7.2. Regarding power, then VSX-935 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 80/8, 170/6 when STR-AN1000 has a power of 165/6. The THD is 0.08% for the VSX-935 but 0.09% for the STR-AN1000.
Audio features
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/24-bit for VSX-935 and 192 KHz/32-bit for the STR-AN1000. Both the VSX-935 and the STR-AN1000 support Bi-amping. The Sony STR-AN1000 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The VSX-935 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, and the STR-AN1000 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix.
Video features
Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/120Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.
Extensive connections
Each receiver has 6/2 HDMI inputs/outputs.
The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. HDMI eARC is available in each model. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present only in the STR-AN1000. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.3. The VSX-935 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Additional features
The VSX-935 supports 2 Multi-room zones, versus 3 for the STR-AN1000. Supported voice control technologies are identical - Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. An ECO mode is only available for the STR-AN1000. Both VSX-935 and STR-AN1000 can be configured using the Setup assistant.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.