Ports & interfaces
| Multichannel pre out connectivity |
RCA |
| AM antenna ports quantity |
1 |
| Phono inputs (RCA) |
2 |
Audio
| Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm) |
130 W |
| Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm) |
80 W |
| Output impedance |
6 - 16 Ω |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
1% |
| Frequency range |
20 - 20000 Hz |
| Audio D/A Converter (DAC) |
32-bit/384kHz |
Inputs
| Multichannel audio input type |
RCA |
| Line-in |
Y |
| Digital audio optical in |
1 |
| PC Audio in |
Y |
| HDMI in |
6 |
| Digital audio coaxial in |
1 |
| USB ports quantity |
1 |
| Composite video in |
2 |
Networking
| Bluetooth profiles |
AVRCP, A2DP |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
Technical details
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
N |
| Apple docking compatibility |
Not supported |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
Y |
| Detachable power cord |
N |
| AirPlay |
Y |
| Handheld remote control |
Y |
Radio
| Auto digital tuning |
Y |
| Internet radio |
Y |
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
| Preset stations quantity |
40 |
Outputs
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Line-out |
Y |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Colour depth |
36 bit |
5.1-channel receiver with 5x130 Watt, full-range streaming, 4K Ultra HD, video scaler, 6 HDMI ports, HDCP 2.2, hi-res audio playback, Dual Band WiFi & Bluetooth.
<b>Here no eye remains dry – and no streaming option inaccessible</b>
With its six HDMI ports, the VSX-831 also has sufficient connection reserves for ambitious home theatres. Certainly not all playback devices will match the new UltraHD standard but might provide “only” normal FULL HD. For ease of use and the optimal use of suitable displays, the VSX-831 is therefore equipped with a quality video scaler which can convert full HD to 4K and also output the redesigned GUI user interface in this resolution. Sure, HD sound formats such as dts ES or Dolby TrueHD are also supported – the VSX-831 uses their potential through its new 32bit/384kHz DAC better still than previous models in this class.
Digital music delicacies are not only served over HDMI or S/PDIF, but also quite state of the art via network – either by cable or by built-in Dual Band Wi-Fi, and in DLNA streaming in full Studio Master resolution (DSD up to 5.6MHz, PCM up to 192/24). Even in the streaming services, quality defines all the signals. In addition to the popular Spotify Connect, the VSX-831 now also supports Deezer and Tidal, who offer subscriptions at full CD resolution.
On the other hand, whoever prefers to stream directly from their smart phone to the system can simply choose the option that works best at that point, with the compliments of AirPlay, Google Cast and not least the built-in Bluetooth receiver. Designed for maximum openness, nothing stands in the way of the VSX-831 providing listening pleasure.
