The VSX-831 delivers home theatre enjoyment enhanced with powerful networking capabilities, so you can enjoy entertainment from multiple sources. Additionally, thanks to built-in dual band WiFi and Bluetooth the receiver affords easy connectivity. It's also compatible with AirPlay, DLNA, Google Cast FireConnect, Spotify, Deezer and more. And thanks to sophisticated 32bit / 384 kHz DAC resolution potential it uses sound even better than previous models in this class.
The receiver supports promulgated standards for surround sound like Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-ES / DTS Neo:6. Enjoy Blu-ray discs without compression and revel in a high definition faithfully reproduced soundscape. You'll be so close to the original as ever. While multichannel HD formats are decoded and precisely tailored to the individual acoustics of the space using the Pioneer's patented auto calibration MCACC.
Now you no longer need a TV with a spare multiple HDMI ports to connect your Blu-ray player, media centre, game console, computer and more. The receiver simply connects to the television using one port and while offering the convenience of six HDMI input ports are compatible with Ultra HD video signals. Experience four times as much detail with UltraHD 4K, while built-in video optimizing video converts both SD and HD content to 4K at up to 60p for a better fluency - you always get a top image. A significant advantage is the support of upcoming HDR image standards that promise extremely high contrast and improve the visibility of backlit scenes.
If you prefer to listen to music instead of taking in a movie, put on your favourite formats and experience real studio-quality sound in WAV and FLAC. The unit also plays a format called Direct Stream Digital (DSD) used on Super Audio CDs with a sampling frequency up to 5.6 MHz. And do not be surprised when older, compressed recordings, suddenly sound surprisingly fresh and natural because Pioneer has gained decades of experience in restoring lost signal components, which has culminated in the Advanced Sound Retriever. You can also use your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.
Additional information:
Audio features:
Channels: 5
Type Gain: Direct Energy
Power: 130 W / channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1.0% THD, 1 channel)
DSD over the network / USB (5.6 MHz / 2ch; 2.8 MHz / 2ch)
DSD Disc (SACD) playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz)
Cirrus Logic Digital Signal Processor (Quad Core)
384 kHz / 32bit DAC (AK4458)
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Auto MCACC Room Tuning: Monitoring phase, Subwoofer EQ
Pioneer Sound Enhancement: Advanced Sound Retriever (2 channels)
AM / FM tuner, 40 presets
Video features:
Ultra HD pass-through HDCP 2.2 (4K / 60p / 4: 4: 4 24 bit, 4K / 24p / 4: 4: 4 / 36bit; 4K / 60p / 4: 2: 0 / 36bit)
support for HDR
Ultra HD Upscaling (4K 1080p)
3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc, broadcast and games)
Deep Colour (36bit), xv Colour
Networking features:
Built-in WiFi (Dual band 5 GHz / 2.4 GHz)
Built-in Bluetooth (version 4.1 profile A2DP / AVRCP Codec: SBC / AAC)
Google Cast
Apple AirPlay Certified
Spotify Digital Music Streaming Service-Ready
Internet radio with TuneIn
TIDAL Music Streaming Service Ready
Deezer
Playing Hi-Res audio file from a USB / network (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV, 5.6 / 2.8 MHz DSD)
Front connectors:
USB to USB Drive
MCACC microphone input
Audio input (stereo mini jack)
headphone output
Rear connectors:
6 x HDMI input
1 x HDMI output
1 x Ethernet
2 x AV (composite) input (assignable)
2 x Audio input (assignable)
1 x Phono output
1 x digital coaxial input (assignable)
1 x Digital optical input (assignable)
2 x pre-amplified output for subwoofer
5 × Speaker Output
1 × FM / AM antenna
| Code: | PIO003f13 |
| Product Number: | VSX-831-B |
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