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Specifications
GENERAL | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Yamaha |
Series | Aventage | |
Model | VSX-1123-K | RX-A670 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA | USA and Canada |
Release Year | 2013 | 2017 |
Predecessor | Pioneer VSX-1122-K | Yamaha RX-A660 |
Successor | Pioneer VSX-1124-K | Yamaha RX-A680 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Power Output | 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier Design | Discrete Direct Energy | |
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
Bi-amp Capability | Front |
AUDIO FEATURES | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | |
Surround:AI™ | ||
DAC | Burr-Brown | |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.2 | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | with Loudness Management | |
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | up to 5.1.2 | |
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:X | Neo:6 |
DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
DTS 96/24 | ||
DTS Express | ||
DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
IMAX Enhanced | ||
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Network Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit | up to 192 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | ||
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
Jitter Reduction | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) | |
Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
DTS Dialogue Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | no presence speakers required |
Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) | |
Sound Retriever AIR | ||
Digital noise Reduction | ||
Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | including enhancer for Bluetooth® |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit24 Audio Processing | |
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | ||
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Straight Decoding Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
CINEMA DSP | 3D | |
DSP Programs | 17 | |
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Virtual CINEMA FRONT | |
Auto Surround | ||
Optimum Surround | ||
Advanced Surround | 15+1 Mode DSP | |
Wide Surround | ||
Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide | including surround back |
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Advanced MCACC | YPAO sound optimization |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 6 | |
Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
Full Band Phase Control | ||
Standing Wave Control | ||
EQ Bands | 9-Band | |
Symmetric EQ | ||
X-Curve | ||
Distance Adjustment | 1/2 inch | |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | ||
PC Display | ||
YPAO Volume | ||
PEQ for SUB | Down to 31 Hz |
VIDEO FEATURES | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.3 |
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
3-D Ready | ||
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/30p | up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/30p | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | |
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p (1125p) | |
Stream Smoother | ||
Pure Cinema | ||
Video Parameter Adjustments | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level | |
Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | with Wireless Direct |
Bluetooth | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) | SBC, AAC |
Works with Amazon Alexa | on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot) | |
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
MHL Input | 1 Front (Version 2.0) | |
DLNA 1.5 | ||
MusicCast | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android) | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 4 |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) | 1 |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 Front | USB memory, portable audio player |
USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) | |
Optical Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 4 (1 front) |
RCA Line Outputs | ||
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 2.2 | 0.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 4 (1 front) | 3 |
Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 1 | |
Component Video Outputs | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
PC In | ||
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite Video | USB, mini-jack Audio |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
dockport | ||
adapterport |
ZONES | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Number of Zones | 3 | 1 |
Powered Zones | 2 | |
Zone 2 Outs | Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out | |
Zone 3 Outs | HDMI | |
Zone B Video Output | ||
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | ||
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
Party Mode |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) | color OSD |
SCENE | SCENE (4 sets) | |
Web Control | ||
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | ||
AV Navigator | Built-in | |
IP Control | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker | |
FL Dimmer | ||
Function Rename | ||
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control |
RADIO | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 63 | 40 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | vTuner | |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Front Panel | Brushed | |
Solid Aluminum Front | ||
A.R.T. Wedge | ||
Speaker Terminals | 9 | 7 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 7 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
3D Space Frame Construction | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
Transformer Stabilizer | ||
Power Consumption | 550 W | 260 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power Standby |
PHYSICAL | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 168 mm x 363 mm 17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16" | 435 mm x 161 mm x 330 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 330 mm) |
Weight | 9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz) | 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Pioneer VSX-1123-K | Yamaha RX-A670 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 90 W (0.08% THD) | 80 W (0.09% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 95 W (0.09% THD) | |
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 115 W (0.9% THD) | |
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 140 W (10% THD) | |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 165 W (1% THD) | |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 145 W (10% THD) | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 190 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 170 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 140 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 120 W | |
Damping Factor | 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 315 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω) |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB | 110 dB |
S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)) | 81 dB | |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz) | |
Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | |
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/50 dB | |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | |
Video S/N Ratio | 50 dB | |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 100 mA | |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | |
FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB | |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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