VSX-43 vs Yamaha RX-V765
The RX-V765's power @ 8ω is 95W against the VSX-43's 80W. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.080%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$140
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About the VSX-43
The Pioneer Elite VSX-43 is a 7.1-channel network A/V receiver with seven discrete amplifiers rated at 80 watts per channel (20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 8 ohms). It supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, 3D video, and 4K Ultra HD pass-through. MCACC room calibration helps optimize the system for the listening environment. Connectivity includes HDMI inputs, a front-panel HDMI/MHL 2.0 input, USB, network connectivity, AirPlay, and HTC Connect. The receiver supports Zone 2 operation, allowing a 5.1-channel main zone while the remaining amplifier channels power a second zone. It measures approximately 17.1 inches wide, 6.6 inches high, and 13.5 inches deep, and weighs about 20.4 pounds.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 80W @ 8Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.080%
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- HDMI, USB, SPDIF
- Analog Inputs
- audio line-in
- Digital Outputs
- HDMI
- Analog Outputs
- subwoofer, speaker terminals, headphones
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
- Other Services
- Pandora, vTuner
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434 × 168 × 343 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.25 kg (20 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 80W
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