Pioneer VSX-532 vs Yamaha RX-A660 Detailed Comparison (2024)

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Specifications

GENERALPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
BrandPioneerYamaha
SeriesAventage
ModelVSX-532RX-A660
TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
CountryNorth AmericaUSA and Canada
Release Year20172016
PredecessorPioneer VSX-531Yamaha RX-A550
SuccessorPioneer VSX-534Yamaha RX-A670
AMPLIFIERPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Channels5.17.2
Power Output80 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 DesignDiscrete Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO FEATURESPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus™ DSP
Surround:AI™
DACBurr-Brown
DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X up to 5.1.2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES 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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB 2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control 2 Channel
Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever including for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer
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 Programs17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround10 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers including surround back
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATIONPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
VIDEO FEATURESPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version2.22.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITYPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay AirPlay
Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALSPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
HDMI Inputs44
HDMI Outputs11
8K Inputs
USB Input1 FrontUSB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs11
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs12
RCA Line Inputs3 (1 front)4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs24
Composite Video Outputs11
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport
adapterport
ZONESPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Number of Zones11
Zone B Video Output
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
Party Mode
MISCELLANEOUSPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
On-Screen Display HDMI only color OSD
SCENESCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND
FL Dimmer
RADIOPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
Presets3040
Digital Radio
Internet Radio vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTIONPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Front PanelBrushed
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals57
Large Speaker Terminals27
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals
POWERPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption210 W260 W
Standby Power0.35 W0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off
PHYSICALPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 320.5 mm
17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 12-5/8"		435 mm x 161 mm x 330 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 330 mm)
Weight8.0 kg (17 lb 10 oz)8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)
SPECIFICATIONSPioneer VSX-532Yamaha RX-A660
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 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)140 W (1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)150 W (10% THD)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 Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 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 Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB110 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 HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
Video S/N Ratio50 dB
Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version3.02․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty1 Year Parts & Labor3 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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